Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 21, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Church's Chicken's Cookie Policy. At chickschurchs.rest, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, why we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website chickschurchs.rest, and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Cookie Policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

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 more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to deliver personalized experiences to users.

Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies do not typically contain any information that directly identifies a person, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by other organizations whose content appears on the page (known as "third-party cookies"). Third-party cookies are commonly used for advertising and analytics purposes.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are stored in your browser's memory only for the duration of your visit to our website. Once you close your browser, these cookies are automatically deleted. They are typically used to maintain your session while you navigate through our site.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on chickschurchs.rest, each serving a different purpose. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and account accessibility. Without these cookies, services that you have requested cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website to you, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are only used to ensure the website works as expected during your visit.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use tools such as Google Analytics to gather this data.

All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

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 providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, like what language you prefer, your location, your username, or the region you are in.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your experience may be less personalized.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on our website and on other sites you visit. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. These cookies are usually placed by our advertising partners with our permission. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising, though you will still see advertisements — they simply may be less relevant to you.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on chickschurchs.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third-party services include, but are not limited to:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and performance measurement.
• Google Ads: For delivering relevant advertisements and measuring campaign effectiveness.
• Facebook (Meta): For social media integration and targeted advertising through the Facebook Ads platform.
• Google Tag Manager: For managing and deploying marketing and analytics tags on our website without modifying code directly.

Please note that we do not have control over third-party cookies. These cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of the third-party providers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your data.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), which governs unfair or deceptive acts and practices in commerce, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, we are required to be transparent about our use of tracking technologies.

For California residents, the CCPA/CPRA grants you specific rights regarding the collection, use, and sale of your personal information, including data collected through cookies. You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through advertising cookies. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Our use of essential cookies is based on our legitimate interest to provide you with a functioning website. For all other cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 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 different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

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

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block or allow cookies on a per-site basis.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to block all cookies or manage exceptions.
• Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. You can block all cookies or allow from websites you visit.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can block or allow cookies and manage individual site permissions.
• Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies. You can manage cookie preferences here.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies directly through the tools provided by those companies:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
• Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your ad preferences on Facebook and opt out of targeted advertising at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of targeted advertising from DAA participating companies at: https://optout.aboutads.info
• Your Online Choices (for international users): Available at: https://www.youronlinechoices.com

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may have certain impacts on your experience when using our website. Below is a summary of what may be affected:

8.1 If You Disable Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will significantly impair the functionality of our website. You may experience difficulties navigating between pages, maintaining your session, completing orders, or accessing secure areas of the website. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

8.2 If You Disable Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to collect data about how you and other visitors use our website. While this will not directly affect your browsing experience, it will limit our ability to understand website performance and make improvements that benefit all users.

8.3 If You Disable Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies means that certain personalized features may not be available to you. For example, you may need to re-enter your preferred restaurant location each time you visit, language settings may not be retained, and other customized features may not function as expected.

8.4 If You Disable Advertising Cookies

If you choose to disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements when you browse the web, but they will no longer be tailored to your interests and browsing history. You may see advertisements that are less relevant to you. Please note that disabling these cookies does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements entirely.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT browser signals in a uniform way, as there is no established industry standard for DNT compliance. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 7 to control tracking on our website.

We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and may update our practices accordingly in the future.

10. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided below, and we will take steps to remove that information from our systems.

11. Data Retention

The data collected through cookies is retained for varying periods depending on the type of cookie and its purpose, as detailed in the cookie table in Section 4. When cookie data is no longer needed for its specified purpose, it is deleted or anonymized. You can also delete cookies stored on your device at any time through your browser settings.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable laws and regulations. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:

This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 21, 2026, and is effective as of that date.