Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Starbird Chicken ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website eat-starbirdchicken.rest (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and what rights you have to control their use.
We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional context about our data practices. By using our Website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. These files are stored in your browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit — such as your preferences, login status, or items in your cart.
Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners. They are not harmful and do not contain executable code or viruses. They simply store small pieces of data that help websites function properly and deliver a more personalized experience.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website, such as analytics providers or advertising networks ("third-party cookies").
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you first visit our Website, your browser sends a request to our web server. The server responds by sending back the webpage content along with one or more cookies, which your browser then stores locally on your device. On your next visit, your browser automatically sends those stored cookies back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and recall relevant information about your previous interactions.
Cookies can be either session cookies — which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser — or persistent cookies — which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. Each type serves different purposes, which are explained in detail below.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on our Website. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and we describe them in detail below:
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our Website. Without them, core features such as page navigation, secure access, and form submissions would not function properly. Essential cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your ability to use the Website. Because they are strictly necessary, we do not require your consent to place these cookies on your device.
Examples of what essential cookies do on our Website include maintaining your session while you browse, remembering your cookie consent preferences, and enabling secure connections.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. They collect information about the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, any errors you encounter, and where you came from before reaching our Website. All of this information is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify you personally.
We use this data to improve our Website's structure, content, and performance over time. For example, if our analytics data shows that many visitors leave a particular page quickly, we may investigate and improve that page's content or loading speed.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they may remember your preferred language, your location for local store lookups, or your past orders. While functional cookies are not strictly necessary for the Website to operate, they significantly improve the quality of your experience.
The information these cookies collect may be anonymized. They cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and meaningful 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 advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission.
These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests. This profile is then used to show you targeted advertisements on our Website and other websites you visit. We use services such as Google Ads for this purpose.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you use our Website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookieconsent_status |
Starbird Chicken | Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
session_id |
Starbird Chicken | Maintains your active session as you navigate through the Website, enabling page-to-page continuity. | Essential | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
csrf_token |
Starbird Chicken | A security token used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on form submissions. | Essential | Session |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website. Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website. Used to throttle request rates and distinguish users. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. | 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. Identifies browsers to provide advertising and site analytics services. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 3 months |
user_pref |
Starbird Chicken | Stores your preferences such as preferred location, language settings, and previously viewed menu items for a more personalized experience. | Functional | 6 months |
location_cache |
Starbird Chicken | Caches your most recently selected restaurant location so you can quickly access local menu availability and store hours. | Functional | 30 days |
Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. Cookies used on our Website may change as we update our services and third-party integrations. We recommend revisiting this policy periodically to stay informed.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party service providers that help us deliver enhanced functionality and analyze our Website's performance. We do not control how these third parties use cookies, and their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
Key third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze Website traffic and user behavior. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. View Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Ads: Used to track conversions and deliver targeted advertising. View Google Ads Privacy Information.
- Facebook / Meta Pixel: Used to measure the effectiveness of advertising, understand the actions people take on our Website, and deliver targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram. View Facebook's Privacy Policy.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the Website to function). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
6.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our Website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie settings under the "Privacy," "Security," or "History" sections of your browser's settings menu. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Please note that restricting cookies through your browser may affect the availability and functionality of some parts of our Website.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
You can also use the following opt-out tools provided directly by third-party services to limit their data collection:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad personalization settings at adssettings.google.com.
- Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at Facebook Ad Settings.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool at optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA's opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may have an impact on your experience when using our Website. The following table summarizes the potential consequences of disabling each type of cookie:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core Website functions will not work properly. You may not be able to navigate between pages, submit forms, or use secure features of the Website. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track your visit or improve our Website based on usage data. This does not affect your user experience but limits our ability to optimize our content for future visitors. |
| Functional Cookies | Personalized features such as saved location preferences, language settings, and order history will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter 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 reduce the total number of ads you see — it only affects their personalization. |
8. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our Website, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies. These rights include:
- Right to Know: The right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies and other means.
- Right to Delete: The right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties. Some of our advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You may opt out by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6 above or by contacting us directly.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by law.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable laws, or updates to our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by other means (such as a prominent notice on our Website or via email).
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this policy are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:
Starbird Chicken
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: eat-starbirdchicken.rest
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 20, 2026. It applies to all users of the Website located at eat-starbirdchicken.rest.