PRIVACY POLICY Last Updated: May 23, 2026
SoCalBBQ.com (“the Site”) is owned and operated by Mind2Web (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our automated lead generation platform.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when registering on the Site, submitting a request for catering quotes, or otherwise contacting us. This information includes:
Consumer Data: Name, email address, phone number, and event details (date, location/city, guest count, event type, and specific catering requirements).
Caterer Data: Business name, contact name, email address, phone number, service areas/counties covered, business details, and billing/payment information collected via our secure third-party payment processing integrations.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for specific operational purposes necessary to run the platform:
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information to third-party data brokers. We share your data strictly within the mechanics of our marketplace workflow:
Consumer Quote Requests: When a consumer submits an event inquiry, the event details are broadcast to matching registered caterers. The consumer’s direct contact information (name, phone, email) is obscured until a caterer explicitly purchases the lead opportunity. Once purchased, the matching caterer receives full contact info to fulfill the quote. Multiple matching caterers have the opportunity to purchase any individual lead.
Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with third-party infrastructure tools required to operate our service, including secure payment processors, analytics and advertising platforms, and our secure cloud-based storage and automation pipelines. These providers only use the data to perform their automated services.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Mind2Web, our users, or the public.
4. Data Storage, Security, and Encryption
We prioritize the security of your data through practical, automated guardrails:
Encryption: All traffic to and from the Site is encrypted in transit using Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) technology.
Payment Data: We do not store financial details or credit card numbers on our servers. All billing and payment processing is handled securely and directly by our third-party payment processors under their compliant industry security standards.
Data Storage: Lead data and user profiles are stored within secured cloud-based database systems and protected automation pipelines. While we take commercial-grade measures to protect your information, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.
5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA Compliance)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Know: You have the right to request a disclosure of the specific categories and pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information collected by our platform.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal data to third-party data brokers.
Targeted Advertising Notice: We utilize third-party analytics and advertising integrations to measure performance and deliver targeted marketing. You can manage your preferences or opt out of personalized tracking through your browser settings or standard industry opt-out portals.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, California residents can submit a verifiable request to privacy@socalbbq.com.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as analytics and advertising tracking tools) to analyze traffic, remember user preferences, track ad performance, and improve user experience. You can modify your browser settings to reject cookies, though some features of the platform may cease to function correctly.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data, including consumer event inquiries and caterer account details, only for as long as necessary to fulfill the operational matching services outlined in this policy, manage marketplace accounting, or fulfill explicit legal obligations.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You may review, update, or request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us directly. Consumers can request removal of an active inquiry from our matching queue prior to lead purchase. Registered caterers can deactivate their accounts at any time to halt automated lead alerts.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact Mind2Web at privacy@socalbbq.com or via the contact page at SoCalBBQ.com.
