Last updated: September 6, 2026
Overview
SmokePitGuide.com ("SmokePitGuide," "we," "us," or "our") publishes buying guides and how-to articles about smokers, grills, and meat thermometers. This policy explains what information the site collects, how it is used, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account, and the site does not have a comment system. The only information collected automatically is standard web server and hosting logs, which can include your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you request, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used only to keep the site running, secure, and to understand general traffic patterns; it is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies
WordPress, the software that runs this site, sets a small number of technical cookies for site administrators when logged in. As a visitor, you should not encounter any cookies from SmokePitGuide.com itself.
If you click a link to Amazon or another retailer from this site, that site may set its own cookies once you land on it, governed by that site's own privacy policy, not ours.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
SmokePitGuide.com intends to participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, once the site is accepted into that program. At this time, SmokePitGuide.com is not yet an approved participant and no affiliate links are live on the site.
When that changes, this policy will be updated to reflect active participation, and a clear disclosure will appear on every page and post that carries an Amazon affiliate link, consistent with FTC guidance and Amazon's Operating Agreement.
Third-Party Links
This site links out to manufacturer resources, retailer listings, and other reference material to help you research a purchase. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any site we link to. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit after leaving SmokePitGuide.com.
Children's Privacy
SmokePitGuide.com is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including once the site is approved for the Amazon Associates program. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy can be sent to contact@smokepitguide.com.