Privacy Policy

Rib Cookoff Association, LLC

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Rib Cookoff Association, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is a community built by cooks, for cooks, dedicated to growing the sport of competitive BBQ through inclusive, affordable, and fun contests. We organize and sanction rib and wing cookoff events, manage contestant registration, and operate the website located at ribcookoffassociation.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our Site, register for a contest, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our Site or Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:

When you register for a contest through our Site, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
When you create an account or membership on our Site.
When you contact us directly, such as by calling us, emailing us, or using a "Contact Us" form on the Site.
When you make a purchase of merchandise, entry fees, or other products or services through our Site.
Automatically, through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our Site (see Section 6 below).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for purposes including:

Processing and confirming contest registrations and payments.
Communicating with you about your registration, event details, schedule changes, and results.
Sending purchase receipts and order confirmations.
Responding to customer support inquiries and providing customer care.
Improving our Site, events, and services.
Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms and Conditions.

4. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

If you provide your phone number during contest registration and opt in to receive text messages, Rib Cookoff Association, LLC may send you SMS messages from (405) 588-1958 regarding your registration confirmation and, if applicable, purchase receipts. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Non-Sharing Clause: Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Opt-Out Instructions: If you wish to be removed from receiving future text communications, you can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send "STOP," we will send you a confirmation that you have been unsubscribed, and you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to resume receiving messages, you may sign up again as you did originally. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program, reply HELP for assistance, or contact us directly at support@ribcookoffassociation.com.

For the full terms governing our text messaging program, please see our Terms and Conditions.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processors (to process contest fees and purchases) and our SMS messaging provider (to deliver text messages you have opted into).
Event promoters and RCOA representatives, solely as needed to administer the contest you have registered for.
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities, when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We do not share your contact information, including your phone number, with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do so.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contestants under the age of 18 must register with the involvement of a parent or legal guardian, consistent with our contest eligibility rules.

9. Your Choices and Rights

You may update or correct your personal information by contacting us at support@ribcookoffassociation.com. You may opt out of text messages at any time as described in Section 4. You may also unsubscribe from marketing emails, if any, by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our Site or Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Rib Cookoff Association, LLC

Email: support@ribcookoffassociation.com

Phone: (405) 588-1958