Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Starbird Chicken. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our website starbird-food.click.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information more broadly. By using our website, you acknowledge that we may place cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please 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-connected 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 (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits our website and also when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website, the server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you visit the same website again, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the server to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or previous actions.

Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address). However, this information can only be stored if you provide it — websites cannot gain access to information you did not provide, and they cannot access other files on your computer.

2.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): These are tiny images embedded in web pages or emails that can track user activity and gather statistical data.
  • Local Storage: A type of web storage that allows websites to store data locally within your browser with no expiration date.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is only stored for the duration of your browsing session.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in web pages that can collect and send data about user interactions.

For the purposes of this policy, all of these technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work without them.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and to see how visitors move around the site. 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 website and will not be able to monitor its performance. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Examples include remembering your language preferences, your location for showing relevant content, and your previous interactions with our ordering system.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms for targeted advertising purposes.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website starbird-food.click:

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 within a 24-hour period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gat_gtag_UA Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate when using Google Tag Manager. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting 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. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
sessionid starbird-food.click Maintains your session state across page requests. Necessary for the website to function properly. Essential Session
csrftoken starbird-food.click Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Essential for website security. Essential 1 year
cookie_consent starbird-food.click Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not need to ask you again on your next visit. Essential 1 year
cart_session starbird-food.click Stores information about items in your shopping cart or food order so items are retained when you navigate between pages. Functional Session
user_preferences starbird-food.click Stores your dietary preferences, location, and other customization settings to provide a personalized browsing experience. Functional 6 months
lang starbird-food.click Remembers your language and regional settings preference. Functional 1 year
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same website are attributed to the same user ID. Used for heatmaps and behavior analysis. Analytics 1 year
_hjSession Hotjar Holds current session data. Ensures subsequent requests in a session window are attributed to the same session. Analytics 30 minutes
NID Google Registers a unique ID to identify your device for use in Google advertising and to remember your preferences and other information. Advertising 6 months

5. Why We Use Cookies

Starbird Chicken uses cookies for a variety of important reasons:

  • Website Functionality: To ensure our website works correctly and securely, including enabling you to place food orders, log in to your account, and navigate between pages.
  • Performance Monitoring: To understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where users encounter difficulties, helping us improve our online ordering experience.
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences, such as your dietary restrictions, preferred location, and previous orders, so we can offer you a more relevant and convenient experience.
  • Security: To protect our website and users from fraudulent activity, including CSRF attacks and unauthorized access.
  • Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements about our menu items, promotions, and special offers to you on other platforms, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
  • Analytics: To gather aggregated data about website traffic and user behavior, which helps us make data-driven decisions about our online presence and food offerings.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the FTC Act for general consumer protection, we rely on the following legal bases for processing data through cookies:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising cookies), we rely on your consent, which you provide when you accept cookies through our cookie consent banner upon your first visit to our website.
  • Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, we process data based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning, secure website.
  • Legal Obligation: In some cases, we may be required to retain certain data for legal compliance purposes.

California residents have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. Please see Section 8 below for more information on how to exercise your rights.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Below are links to the cookie management pages for the most popular browsers:

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your ability to place online food orders.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:

Service Opt-Out Tool Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on Install this browser plugin to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
Google Ads Google Ads Settings Manage or opt out of personalized advertising from Google across all Google products.
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising from Meta.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies.
Hotjar Hotjar Opt-Out Opt out of Hotjar's data collection and heatmap tracking on all websites.

8. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including rights related to cookies and tracking technologies:

  • Right to Know: You have 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: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. Certain advertising cookies may constitute the "sharing" of personal data under the CPRA. You can exercise this right by clicking "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" in the footer of our website, or by contacting us at [email protected].
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 of this policy.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may not be able to place online food orders, log in to your account, or use the shopping cart. Disabling these cookies is strongly discouraged as they are critical to website functionality.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track your visit or gather data about how you use our website. This means we cannot improve the website based on your usage patterns. Your experience on the website will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Personalized features may not work. Your dietary preferences, language settings, and location information will not be saved, requiring you to re-enter this information on each visit. The online ordering experience may be less convenient.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements for Starbird Chicken online, but they will not be tailored to your interests or previous interactions with our website. The ads you see may be less relevant to you.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, food delivery services, and other partners. These third-party websites have their own cookie policies and privacy practices, which are entirely independent of ours.

We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie use of these third parties.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by displaying a notice on our website.

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

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details below:

Starbird Chicken

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. If you are a California resident exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.