NeighborhoodButchers

Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: July 12, 2026

This page is maintained by Neighborhood Butchers to explain what information we collect, how we use it, and how to contact us with questions. It is provided as app-owned content and is not an independent legal certification.

Who we are

Neighborhood Butchers is a research-first butcher-shop directory published by the Neighborhood Butchers Editors, based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. You can reach us at neighborhoodbutchers@gmail.com.

Information we collect

We collect information only when it is needed to operate the site or communicate with you:

  • Account information: If you create an account, we store your email address and any profile details you choose to add. Authentication is handled by our backend provider.
  • Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address and the page you subscribed from (so we know which content you are interested in).
  • Shop submissions: If you submit a shop for coverage, we collect the shop details you provide and any optional contact information you include so our editors can follow up.
  • Reviews: If you leave a review while signed in, we store your review text and rating along with your account identifier.
  • Communications: When you email us, we keep the message and email address so we can respond and maintain a record of corrections or feedback.
  • Technical data: Our hosting and analytics services may log your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs. This helps us keep the site secure and understand how readers use it.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use first-party cookies to keep you signed in and to remember your preferences. We and our advertising partners also use cookies and similar technologies to understand site usage and to serve ads.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also learn more about how Google uses data from sites that use its services at Google's partner sites policy and opt out of many third-party advertising cookies through the Network Advertising Initiative or Your Online Choices.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain the directory, blog, and user accounts.
  • Send newsletters and respond to emails or submissions.
  • Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense.
  • Detect abuse, spam, or security issues.
  • Understand aggregate readership trends and improve the site.

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties except as needed to operate the site (for example, our backend/auth provider and advertising partners) or when required by law.

Advertising

Neighborhood Butchers displays ads served by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may set and read cookies or use web beacons to collect information for ad delivery and measurement. Ad content is selected by Google; our editorial team does not choose ads based on individual user profiles.

Data retention

We keep account information until you delete your account. Newsletter email addresses are kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to remove them. Shop submissions and reviews are generally retained so the site remains useful, but you can request deletion by emailing us. Server logs are kept for a limited time for security and troubleshooting purposes.

Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect the information we store, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and access controls. No online service is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

Neighborhood Butchers is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please email us and we will remove it.

Your choices

  • You can update or delete your account from your account dashboard.
  • You can unsubscribe from newsletters using the link in any newsletter email.
  • You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
  • You can opt out of personalized ads using the links above.

If you live in a jurisdiction that grants additional privacy rights, email us and we will do our best to honor your request in accordance with applicable law.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as the site or our practices change. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact us

For privacy questions, data requests, or to report a concern, email neighborhoodbutchers@gmail.com.

Neighborhood Butchers · Cleveland, Ohio, USA