Privacy Policy

3rd Step Smokehouse  |  Effective Date: July 29, 2026

3rd Step Smokehouse (“3rd Step Smokehouse,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates as the catering arm of Life and Will Ministries and serves Orange County, California. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, 3rdstepsmokehouse.com (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Information We Collect

When you submit a catering quote request through our Contact page, we collect the information you provide, which may include:

• First and last name
• Email address and phone number
• Event date and event location (city or venue)
• Estimated guest count
• Event type (corporate, private party, fundraiser, ministry, or other)
• Preferred cuisine
• Any additional details or special requests you choose to share

We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, device type, and general usage patterns on the Site, through standard analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Respond to your catering quote request and prepare an accurate proposal
• Communicate with you about your event, including scheduling and follow-up
• Improve our menu offerings, Site content, and overall service
• Maintain records for accounting and ministry reporting purposes

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies and Analytics

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve its performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function as intended if you do.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to third-party sites, such as Yelp, or to Life and Will Ministries, our parent ministry. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.

Data Sharing with Life and Will Ministries

Because 3rd Step Smokehouse operates as part of Life and Will Ministries, information related to your order or event may be shared internally with the ministry for accounting, reporting, and mission-related purposes. It is not sold or shared with outside organizations.

Data Retention

We retain the information you submit for as long as needed to fulfill your catering request, maintain accurate business and ministry records, and comply with any applicable legal obligations.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

3rd Step Smokehouse

Orange County, California

Phone: 714.504.8863

Email: 3rdStepSmokehouse@gmail.com