Effective Date: September 10, 2026
Peter Family McDonald’s (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates petermcdonalds.com (the “Site”) and provides text messaging and other communication programs to customers. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices available to you. By using the Site or participating in our messaging program, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you contact us, submit a form, apply for a job, or sign up for our messaging program.
- Mobile opt-in and consent information, including your mobile phone number and the fact that you agreed to receive text messages from us, when you sign up for our SMS messaging program.
- Automatically collected information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use the Site.
- Employment application information, if you apply for a position with us through our careers page, including your resume, work history, and related information you choose to submit.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our services;
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
- Send you requested information, updates, and text messages you have opted in to receive;
- Process employment applications;
- Comply with applicable laws and protect the rights, property, and safety of our business, customers, and others.
3. Data Sharing
- Customer data is not shared with 3rd parties for promotional or marketing purposes.
- Mobile opt-in and consent are never shared with anyone for any purpose. Any information sharing that may be mentioned elsewhere in this policy excludes mobile opt-in data.
Aside from the exclusions above, we may share information with service providers who perform functions on our behalf (such as website hosting or IT support), or when required to do so by law, subpoena, or other legal process. We do not sell your personal information.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to help us understand how visitors use the Site and to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
5. McDonald’s Messaging Terms and Conditions
- The messaging program consists of general conversational messaging to answer questions and provide support to customers.
- You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the phone number from which you received messages. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, just sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again.
- If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance, or you can get help directly at telephone@petermcdonalds.com.
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
- As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. Message frequency will vary based on communication needs. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.
- If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy contained in the rest of this document/page.
6. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Choices
You may opt out of text messages at any time by texting STOP as described above. You may also contact us using the information below to ask questions about the information we hold about you.
9. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This 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 the Site or our messaging program after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Peter Family McDonald’s
PO Box 22
Shelbyville, KY 40066
Email: telephone@petermcdonalds.com