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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how PaneraBreadMenus.us collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Effective: January 1, 2024 Last Updated: July 3, 2026 Applies Worldwide

Important Disclaimer

PaneraBreadMenus.us is an independent, unofficial informational website. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Panera Bread LLC, Panera Brands, JAB Holding Company, or any of their subsidiaries. All product names, logos, and brand references are the property of their respective owners and are used here under the Fair Use doctrine for informational and commentary purposes only. This privacy policy applies solely to PaneraBreadMenus.us and does not represent Panera Bread's official privacy practices.

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Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to operate and improve this website. The information we collect falls into two categories:

a) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit PaneraBreadMenus.us, certain information is collected automatically by our servers and third-party services:

  • IP address (used for server routing, not stored permanently)
  • Browser type and version (e.g., Chrome 126, Safari 18)
  • Operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
  • Referring URL (the page you visited before arriving here)
  • Pages viewed, time spent on each page, and click patterns
  • Device type (desktop, tablet, or mobile)
  • Approximate geographic location (city/country level only, derived from IP)
  • Screen resolution and viewport size

b) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us:

  • Name and email address (when you submit our contact form)
  • Message content (feedback, questions, or correction requests)
  • Nutrition Calculator preferences (stored locally in your browser, not on our servers)

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

Website Operation

To serve web pages, load assets, and ensure the site functions correctly across all devices and browsers.

Analytics and Improvement

To understand which pages are most visited, identify technical issues, and improve the overall user experience using aggregated, anonymous data.

Communication

To respond to messages you send through our contact form. We will never use your email for unsolicited marketing.

Advertising

To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense, which helps fund the operation of this free website.

Security

To detect and prevent spam, abuse, and unauthorized access to our website.

Legal Compliance

To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes when required.


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Google AdSense Advertising

This website uses Google AdSense, a web advertising service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to display advertisements. Google AdSense is how we keep this website free for all users. By using this site, you acknowledge the following:

Google AdSense Disclosure

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
  • Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your browsing history. The DoubleClick cookie does not track personal information.
  • You may opt out of the use of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at adssettings.google.com.
  • You may opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at optout.networkadvertising.org.
  • We do not have access to or control over cookies placed by third-party advertisers or ad networks.
  • Advertisers and ad networks may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites to provide targeted advertising.

For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please review Google's Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Information from Sites that Use Its Services.


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Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use our site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the United States.

What We Track

Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources, and device information. All data is aggregated and anonymous.

What We Do NOT Track

We do not track personal information such as your name, email, phone number, or physical address through analytics.

IP Anonymization

We use IP anonymization (anonymizeIp) so your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics on our behalf.

Opt-Out Option

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.


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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the purposes described below.

Essential Required
Provider PaneraBreadMenus.us
Purpose Basic website functionality, page routing, and preference storage
Analytics Optional
Provider Google Analytics
Purpose Anonymous traffic analysis, page performance, and user behavior patterns
Advertising Optional
Provider Google AdSense
Purpose Displaying relevant advertisements and measuring ad performance
DoubleClick Optional
Provider Google (DoubleClick)
Purpose Interest-based advertising and frequency capping across websites
Local Storage Optional
Provider PaneraBreadMenus.us
Purpose Saving Nutrition Calculator settings and Cafe Locator preferences locally on your device

How to Manage Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from all sites (note: this may break some website features)
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser
  • Use private/incognito browsing mode to prevent cookie storage

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Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party websites and services, including but not limited to:

  • The official Panera Bread website (panerabread.com)
  • Google Maps for store location features
  • Social media platforms
  • Other restaurant and food-related informational websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. When you leave PaneraBreadMenus.us by clicking an external link, that website's privacy policy governs how your data is handled. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.


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Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We share data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, including our hosting provider (Vercel), analytics service (Google Analytics), and advertising partner (Google AdSense). These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only as directed by us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal processes, such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.

Safety and Rights Protection

We may share information when we believe it is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of PaneraBreadMenus.us, our users, or the public.

Business Transfers

If PaneraBreadMenus.us is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change in ownership or control of personal information.


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Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect it:

  • SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) across the entire website to protect data in transit
  • Secure hosting infrastructure provided by Vercel with automatic security patches
  • No storage of passwords, payment information, or sensitive personal data on our servers
  • Regular security reviews of our website code and dependencies
  • Access controls limiting who can view contact form submissions

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to promptly addressing any security breaches.


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Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Contact Form Data

Up to 12 months

Email addresses and messages submitted via the contact form are retained for up to 12 months to allow follow-up communication.

Analytics Data

26 months

Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's default retention settings. Individual user data expires after 26 months of inactivity.

Advertising Data

Managed by Google

Advertising cookies and related data are managed according to Google's data retention policies.

Local Storage

Until cleared by user

Nutrition Calculator preferences and other local storage data remain on your device until you clear your browser data.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us through our contact page.


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Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure Request deletion of your personal data ('right to be forgotten').
Right to Restrict Processing Request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
Right to Data Portability Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes, including direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
Right to Lodge a Complaint File a complaint with your local data protection authority (supervisory authority).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We process data under the legal bases of legitimate interest (website operation and improvement) and consent (where applicable).


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California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You can request what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you.
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do NOT sell your personal information. This right is automatically satisfied.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: You can request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.

In the preceding 12 months, we have collected the categories of information described in Section 1 of this policy. We have not sold any personal information. To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us through our contact page.


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Children's Privacy (COPPA)

PaneraBreadMenus.us is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately through our contact page. Upon verification, we will promptly delete that information from our records.


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International Data Transfers

PaneraBreadMenus.us is operated from the United States. If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our hosting provider operates.

Data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country of residence. By using this website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing as described in this Privacy Policy. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this policy.


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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page
  • Post the revised Privacy Policy on this page
  • For material changes, provide a more prominent notice (such as a banner on the homepage)

Your continued use of PaneraBreadMenus.us after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.


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Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Contact Method Submit via Contact Form
Response Time Within 24-48 hours

For GDPR-related inquiries, we will respond within 30 days. For CCPA-related requests, we will respond within 45 days, as required by law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does PaneraBreadMenus.us sell my personal data?

No. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party for their marketing purposes. The only data sharing that occurs is with service providers like Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which is fully disclosed in this policy.

What cookies does this website use?

We use three categories of cookies: (1) Essential cookies for basic site functionality, (2) Analytics cookies via Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns anonymously, and (3) Advertising cookies via Google AdSense to display relevant ads and keep the site free. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Is PaneraBreadMenus.us GDPR and CCPA compliant?

Yes. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. Contact us through our contact page to exercise these rights.

Is this the official Panera Bread privacy policy?

No. This is the privacy policy for PaneraBreadMenus.us only. We are a 100% independent informational website with no affiliation to Panera Bread LLC, Panera Brands, or JAB Holding Company. For Panera Bread's official privacy policy, please visit panerabread.com directly.

How do I opt out of personalized advertising?

You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com), the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page (optout.networkadvertising.org), or the Digital Advertising Alliance (aboutads.info/choices). You can also disable third-party cookies in your browser settings.

Does this site collect data from children?

No. This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete that information.

How long do you keep my data?

Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months to ensure we can follow up on your inquiry. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings (26 months). You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

What happens if this privacy policy changes?

If we make material changes to this policy, we will update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Your Privacy?

Your privacy matters to us. If you have any questions about how we handle your data or want to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, we are here to help.

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