Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 12, 2026

Welcome to CheesesteakFans.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit our website or participate in our community.

This Privacy Policy applies to CheesesteakFans.com, its services, and related features. It will also apply to our mobile application when launched, unless a separate application-specific policy is provided.

1. Who We Are

CheesesteakFans.com is a nationwide online community where cheesesteak enthusiasts can discover restaurants, share experiences, post reviews, and participate in discussions about cheesesteaks.

The platform is owned and operated by Cheesesteaks Holdings LLC.

Website: https://cheesesteakfans.com

For privacy inquiries, contact: [Insert privacy contact email]

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website.

Account and registration information

When you create an account, information may include:

First and last name
Display name and username
Email address
Mobile phone number
City and state
Password and account authentication information
Profile photograph, if provided

Restaurant listings and reviews

When you submit information to CheesesteakFans.com, we may collect:

Restaurant names, addresses, and business information
Ratings and written reviews
Comments and other contributions
Photographs and other uploaded content
Information submitted when claiming or managing a restaurant listing

Automatically collected information

Our website and its hosting services may collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser and device information
Pages requested and approximate access times
Login activity
Cookies and session information
Security and diagnostic information

Location information

If you use our Near Me or location-search features, the website may request access to your device’s location through your browser.

You can decline this request or revoke location permission through your browser or device settings.

We may also use city, state, address, or other location information you voluntarily provide to help you discover nearby restaurants.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Create, maintain, and manage member accounts
Display restaurant listings and community reviews
Help members discover cheesesteak shops
Provide location-based search results
Allow members to submit ratings, photographs, and comments
Communicate about account activity and service-related matters
Respond to questions, complaints, and support requests
Detect spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity
Maintain website security and functionality
Improve the platform and user experience
Comply with applicable legal requirements

We may also use aggregated or de-identified information to understand general platform activity and share audience insights with prospective sponsors or business partners.

4. Publicly Visible Information

CheesesteakFans.com is a community platform. Certain information you choose to submit may be publicly visible.

This may include:

Your display name
Your profile photograph
Restaurant reviews and ratings
Comments and discussions
Photographs you upload
Restaurant listing information

Please do not post personal information that you do not want others to see.

Information published publicly may be viewed, copied, indexed by search engines, or shared by other internet users.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

CheesesteakFans.com uses WordPress and related website software that may employ cookies and similar technologies.

These technologies may be used to:

Keep members signed in
Remember account or display preferences
Maintain website security
Support comments and other interactive features
Ensure the website functions properly

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may prevent some features from working properly.

At the time of this policy’s publication, CheesesteakFans.com does not intentionally use Google Analytics, Google AdSense, or third-party behavioral advertising trackers.

We will update this policy if our advertising or tracking practices change.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not disclose private member information to sponsors merely because they advertise on Cheesesteak

We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service providers: With hosting companies, website technology providers, security services, and other companies that assist in operating the platform.

Public contributions: Information you choose to publish through reviews, comments, photographs, and public profiles may be accessible to other users.

Legal requirements: When necessary to comply with applicable law, legal proceedings, or lawful requests from authorities.

Business transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale, restructuring, or transfer of the platform or its assets, subject to applicable legal requirements.

With your direction or consent: When you specifically request or authorize information to be shared.

We do not authorize sponsors to purchase favorable ratings or reviews.

7. Restaurant Listings and Business Information

CheesesteakFans.com may display restaurant information obtained from business owners, public sources, or community contributions.

Restaurant owners may contact us regarding inaccuracies, ownership claims, or requests to update their listings.

Business information that is publicly available, such as a restaurant’s address, telephone number, website, and operating hours, may be displayed to help members discover restaurants.

8. Photographs and Uploaded Content

Photographs and other content uploaded to public areas of CheesesteakFans.com may be accessible to other visitors.

Uploaded images may contain metadata, including location information, depending on the original file.

We recommend removing sensitive metadata and avoiding the upload of private or confidential information.

We reserve the right to review or remove content that violates our Terms of Use or Community Guidelines.

9. Data Retention

We retain account information and submitted content for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the platform, maintain community records, resolve disputes, protect the website, and satisfy applicable legal obligations.

Some information may remain in backups for a limited period after deletion from the active website.

Public reviews or other contributions may require separate removal requests when an account is deleted.

10. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

You may contact us to request:

Access to personal information associated with your account
Correction of inaccurate account information
Deletion of your account
Removal of personal information or content you have submitted
Information about how your data is used

We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law and may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Some information may be retained where legally permitted or required, including records needed for security, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

You may also manage certain account details directly through your member profile.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and misuse.

However, no internet-based service or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

Members are responsible for keeping their account credentials confidential and should notify us if they suspect unauthorized account access.

12. Children’s Privacy

CheesesteakFans.com is a general-audience platform and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal information from children under 13.

If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take steps to address the information in accordance with applicable law.

Parents or guardians may contact us regarding concerns about a child’s information.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to restaurant websites, social media platforms, sponsor websites, and other third-party services.

These websites operate independently and may have their own privacy practices.

CheesesteakFans.com is not responsible for the privacy policies or data practices of third-party websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external services they use.

14. Business Relationships and Sponsorships

CheesesteakFans.com may feature advertising, sponsorships, promotional placements, or business partnerships.

Sponsored placements do not provide advertisers with automatic access to private member account information.

Participation as a sponsor does not entitle a business to manipulate user ratings, remove legitimate negative reviews, or control community opinions.

CheesesteakFans.com was founded by an owner of Cheesesteaks.com, a separate restaurant brand operating in Southwest Florida.

This relationship does not give Cheesesteaks.com control over independent member ratings or reviews on the platform.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality, data practices, applicable laws, or business operations.

When changes are made, we will revise the effective date shown at the top of this page.

Material changes may be communicated through the website or other appropriate methods.

16. Contact Us

For questions, privacy concerns, requests to access or delete personal information, or other inquiries about this policy, please contact:

CheesesteakFans.com
Operated by Cheesesteaks Holdings LLC
Website: https://cheesesteakfans.com
Email:info@cheesesteaks.com