Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 25, 2026
Overview
RockinFoodie.com is a food review and commentary website operated by Brian Kachejian, founder of Big City Media. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site. By using RockinFoodie.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Advertising.
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement/
Google’s Privacy Policy.
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Information you provide voluntarily: If you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our contact form, we collect your email address and any message content you submit.
Information collected automatically: When you visit RockinFoodie.com, we automatically collect standard usage data including your IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is collected through cookies and third-party analytics tools.
Cookies
RockinFoodie.com uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set, though some features of the site may not function properly without them.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve RockinFoodie.com
- Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- Respond to contact form inquiries
- Analyze site traffic and reader behavior through Google Analytics
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Advertising
RockinFoodie.com does not currently display third-party advertising. We may participate in advertising programs in the future, at which point this policy will be updated to reflect how advertising cookies and data collection work.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information on how Google collects and uses data, please visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address solely for the purpose of sending you updates and content from RockinFoodie.com. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send. We do not share your email address with third parties.
RockinFoodie.com maintains a presence on Facebook through our RockinFoodie Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/675623791864823) and our Big City Review Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/BigCityReview/). These pages link back to our website and may be used to share content and engage with our community.
If you interact with us through Facebook, any information you share within those platforms is governed by Facebook’s own Privacy Policy, which you can review at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php. We do not collect or store personal data from Facebook interactions on our end.
Third-Party Links
RockinFoodie.com contains links to third-party websites including restaurants, food brands, and other publications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
Children’s Privacy
RockinFoodie.com is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. Our content is intended for a general adult audience. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at Brian.Kachejian@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
California Residents — CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at Brian.Kachejian@gmail.com.
Your Privacy Choices
You can control your data in the following ways:
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Opt out of Google Analytics using the browser add-on
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email
- Contact us to request deletion of any personal data you have submitted
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Brian Kachejian RockinFoodie.com / Big City Media Brian.Kachejian@gmail.com
