Effective date: June 29, 2026
Overview
CharlotteSpecial.com publishes local food and drink deal listings for readers in Charlotte, North Carolina. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information we collect
- Newsletter signup information, including email address, optional neighborhood, and selected cadence.
- Submission form information, including place name, neighborhood, category, your email address, menu or post URL, and special details.
- Basic technical information that browsers and hosting providers may collect, such as IP address, device type, browser type, referring page, and access times.
- Information you send by email or through other direct contact with us.
How we use information
- To send the newsletter or respond to submissions and sponsorship inquiries.
- To review, verify, edit, and publish local deal listings.
- To maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the site.
- To prevent spam, fraud, abuse, or misuse of the forms.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
Sharing
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with service providers that help operate the site, process form submissions, send email, provide hosting, or protect the site from abuse. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or as part of a business transfer.
Email choices
You can unsubscribe from newsletter emails by using the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us at hello@charlottespecial.com. Transactional or administrative messages may still be sent when needed.
Cookies and analytics
The site may use cookies, local storage, server logs, or similar technologies for basic operation, theme preferences, security, analytics, and performance measurement. We use Hitkeep Cloud analytics to understand visits, page performance, and Web Vitals. The Hitkeep script is configured with Web Vitals enabled and to collect analytics even when a browser sends a Do Not Track signal. Browser settings may allow you to block or delete cookies, but some site features may not work as expected.
Learn more about privacy-friendly web analytics for local dining deal websites from Hitkeep.
Data security and North Carolina notices
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No website, email system, or storage system is completely secure. If we determine that a security incident triggers a notice obligation under North Carolina law or another applicable law, we will provide notice as required.
Retention
We keep information for as long as needed to operate the site, provide the newsletter, review submissions, resolve disputes, enforce policies, and meet legal obligations. We may keep anonymized or aggregated information that does not identify you.
Children
This site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Contact
Questions or privacy requests can be sent to hello@charlottespecial.com.