Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Starbird Chicken. This policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies on our website chicken-starbird.rest. We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how it is used, in accordance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair information practices.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and our collection and processing of your personal data. If you have any questions, you can contact us at [email protected].
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Starbird Chicken) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Cookies do not typically contain any personally identifiable information. However, personal data that we store about you may be linked to information obtained from cookies. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you return to our website or navigate between pages, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your device and remember your preferences and settings. Cookies can be set to expire at the end of your browser session (session cookies) or they can remain on your device for a specified period of time (persistent cookies).
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track page views or when emails are opened.
- Local Storage: A feature in your browser that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when your browser session ends.
- JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your browsing activity on our site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Starbird Chicken uses the following categories of cookies on our website:
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly and we would not be able to provide the services you request. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing purposes, and they do not remember where you have been on the internet.
Examples of what these cookies do:
- Remember items you have added to your online order or cart
- Authenticate you when you log in to your account
- Ensure our website displays correctly on your device
- Maintain session security and prevent fraud
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether visitors encounter any error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works and understand how users interact with our content. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past (such as your preferred language, region, or font size) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on content. These cookies can be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on chicken-starbird.rest:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbc |
Facebook (Meta) | Stores last visit click information on Facebook. Used for advertising attribution purposes. | Advertising | 2 years |
session_id |
Starbird Chicken | Maintains your active browsing session on our website and keeps you logged in during your visit. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Starbird Chicken | Stores your online order or cart contents so items are not lost when you navigate between pages. | Essential | 30 days |
csrf_token |
Starbird Chicken | Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and protect form submissions. | Essential | Session |
user_preferences |
Starbird Chicken | Remembers your website preferences such as language settings, location, and display options. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Starbird Chicken | Stores your cookie consent preferences to remember whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies. | Essential | 1 year |
_hjSessionUser |
Hotjar | Set when a user first lands on a page with Hotjar script. Ensures data from subsequent visits is attributed to the same user ID. | Analytics | 1 year |
_hjSession |
Hotjar | Holds current session data and ensures subsequent requests within the session window are attributed to the same session. | Analytics | 30 minutes |
NID |
Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information such as preferred language, search results, and Google Maps settings. | Functional | 6 months |
5. Your Rights and Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights in several ways:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you wish to accept or decline. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, please be aware that if you disable all cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Safari (iOS/iPadOS): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking by using the following opt-out tools provided by the respective companies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad preferences at https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: Adjust your Facebook ad preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info
- Hotjar Opt-Out: Opt out of Hotjar tracking at https://www.hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to restrict or disable certain cookies, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience on our website. The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Category | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, log in to your account, or access secure areas of the website. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to monitor how visitors use our website, identify performance issues, or improve our services based on user behavior data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | The website will not be able to remember your preferences (such as language, location, or display settings) between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads — you will simply see less targeted ones. |
7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Some cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected about you through cookies
- Opt Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected via cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising
- Delete personal information collected about you
- Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, you may use our cookie consent preferences tool, use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website, or contact us directly at [email protected].
We also honor browser-based opt-out signals, including the Global Privacy Control (GPC), as required under California law.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that a user does not want their online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. However, as noted above, we do honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal for California residents as required by the CPRA.
We encourage you to use our cookie consent tool and the opt-out mechanisms described in this policy to exercise your preferences regarding tracking technologies.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie policies or privacy practices. We encourage you to read the cookie and privacy policies of every website you visit when you leave our website.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If there are material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect your rights or the way we use cookies, we will take additional steps to notify you, such as displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending a notification to the email address associated with your account (if applicable).
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Starbird Chicken
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: chicken-starbird.rest
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, and in any event within 45 days as required under applicable United States privacy laws.