Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 19, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 19, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to churchzchickens.rest (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand how we use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant content and advertising. This policy applies to all pages and services available through our Website.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools described below. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by websites to make them function more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored locally. Each time you revisit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information on their own; however, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies serve several important purposes, including:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings so you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit
  • Keeping you logged into your account across sessions
  • Understanding how visitors interact with our Website so we can improve its performance and content
  • Delivering targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Detecting and preventing fraud and ensuring the security of our Website

2.1 Types of Cookies by Origin

Cookies can be classified by who places them on your device:

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by churchzchickens.rest. They are used to recognize you when you return to our Website and to provide the core functionality of the site.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by our trusted partners and service providers, such as Google, Facebook, and other analytics or advertising platforms. They may track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our Website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them and expire at a specific date or after a defined period of time.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our Website. Below is a detailed description of each category and the purpose it serves.

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of our Website. Without these cookies, certain core features of the Website cannot function properly. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary to provide you with the services you have requested. They are used for purposes such as:

  • Enabling you to navigate our Website and use its features, such as the online menu and ordering system
  • Maintaining your session as you move from page to page
  • Remembering items in your shopping cart or order
  • Ensuring the security of the Website and protecting against fraudulent activity
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to measure and analyze website traffic, identify popular pages, track user journeys, and detect errors. The information we gather helps us improve the overall performance and usability of our Website. Key analytics tools we use include:

  • Google Analytics: A web analytics service provided by Google LLC that tracks and reports website traffic and user behavior.
  • Google Tag Manager: A tag management system that allows us to manage and deploy tracking codes and analytics tools.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party service providers whose services we have incorporated into our Website. These cookies remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features, such as:

  • Remembering your preferred location for finding nearby restaurant locations
  • Storing your language or region preferences
  • Remembering your previous orders or favorite menu items to enhance your experience
  • Enabling social media sharing functionality
  • Saving your cookie consent preferences

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Advertising 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 help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. Key advertising tools we use include:

  • Google Ads: An online advertising platform operated by Google LLC.
  • Facebook Pixel: An analytics tool operated by Meta Platforms, Inc. that allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our Website.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our Website, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across multiple pages. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the amount of data collected on high-traffic websites. Helps manage the volume of data sent to Google Analytics servers. Analytics 1 Minute
_ga_[container] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state and for Google Analytics 4 to identify unique users and sessions for reporting purposes. Analytics 2 Years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 90 Days
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for providing advertising and site analytics services. Advertising 90 Days
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores the last Facebook click. Helps Facebook track ad click events and attribute conversions to advertising campaigns. Advertising 90 Days
PHPSESSID churchzchickens.rest Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your browsing session, shopping cart contents, and login status. Essential Session
cookie_consent churchzchickens.rest Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not displayed on every page visit. Functional 1 Year
user_location churchzchickens.rest Remembers your selected location or zip code to display nearby restaurant locations and relevant menu pricing. Functional 30 Days
cart_token churchzchickens.rest Maintains the contents of your online order cart as you navigate through our Website, ensuring your selections are not lost. Essential Session
csrf_token churchzchickens.rest A security cookie that helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, ensuring that form submissions originate from our Website. Essential Session
GTM-XXXXXX Google Tag Manager Used by Google Tag Manager to load and manage tracking scripts and tags on our Website without requiring direct code changes. Functional Session

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We operate our Website in the United States, and our use of cookies is subject to applicable federal and state laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act): We comply with FTC guidelines regarding transparency in data collection and online tracking practices. Our use of cookies is consistent with fair and honest business practices as defined by the FTC.
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, which may include data collected through advertising cookies. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details of your California privacy rights.
  • The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our cookies or other means.

For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website. For all other types of cookies, we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time using the methods described below.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of our Website.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

6.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about your visit activity. You can download the add-on from:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

6.3 Google Ads Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, you can visit the Google Ads Settings page or use the Google opt-out tool:

Google Ads Settings   Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

6.4 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook and its affiliates, you can adjust your Facebook ad preferences or use the following tools:

Facebook Ad Preferences   Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

6.5 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

You can also use industry-wide opt-out tools to manage your preferences across multiple advertising networks at once:

6.6 Mobile Device Settings

If you are accessing our Website from a mobile device, you can manage cookie and advertising preferences through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to limit ad tracking and manage app permissions.
  • Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of personalized ads.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our Website. Below is a summary of how disabling each category of cookies may impact your experience:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functionality will be impaired. You may not be able to complete online orders, maintain your shopping cart, or use secure features of the Website. Some pages may not load correctly.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our Website. This means we may not be able to identify and fix issues, measure the effectiveness of our content, or improve the overall user experience based on real usage data.
Functional Cookies Personalized features will not be available. You may need to re-enter your location, preferences, or other settings each time you visit our Website. Some enhanced features may not work as intended.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will not be able to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns to improve them over time.

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our Website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.

If you are a California resident, please note that the CCPA/CPRA grants you the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information regardless of whether DNT signals are recognized. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information on how to exercise your California privacy rights.

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and other external services. These third-party sites have their own privacy and cookie policies, which are independent of ours. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our Website, as we have no control over the cookies or tracking technologies used by those sites and are not responsible for their practices.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tracking technologies we use, updates to applicable laws and regulations, or changes to our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect how we use cookies or your rights, we will provide a more prominent notice on our Website or notify you by other means as appropriate.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Contact Information