Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Josh Epperson ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit baconbotsandteamwork.com (the "Website"). By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Bacon Moment Submissions: When you submit a story through our "Bacon is Better Shared" form, we collect your name, email address, and the story content you provide. This information is collected via Google Forms.
- Contact Information: If you contact us directly via email, we receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.
Information Collected Automatically
- Voting Data: When you vote on posts in the "More Bacon Please" section, we collect your IP address to prevent duplicate voting. This data is stored in our database (Supabase) and is used solely for vote validation.
- Usage Information: We may collect standard web analytics information such as browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs through standard web server logs.
How We Use Your Information
- To process and respond to your bacon moment story submissions
- To send Amazon gift cards to eligible participants (first 100 accepted stories)
- To prevent duplicate voting and maintain voting system integrity
- To improve the Website and user experience
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Google (for form submissions), Supabase (for database services), and Vercel (for website hosting)
- With Your Consent: If your bacon moment story is accepted for publication, it may be shared publicly on this website or related marketing materials, as noted in the submission form
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at joshuaepperson@gmail.com.
Third-Party Links
This Website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon and LinkedIn. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: joshuaepperson@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshepperson