Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Starbird Chicken's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website (chicken-starbird.digital), and the choices you have regarding their use. Starbird Chicken is committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your online experience is both enjoyable and secure.

At Starbird Chicken, we believe in providing a great dining experience — both in our restaurants and online. Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help us improve our digital services, understand how visitors interact with our content, and deliver relevant promotions and menu updates. This policy provides detailed information about every type of cookie we use and why.

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or wish to exercise your rights, 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 across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their sites are being used.

When you visit chicken-starbird.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your device. Your browser stores this cookie, and the next time you visit our site, your browser sends that cookie back to our server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies do not typically 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. For example, a cookie might store a unique identifier that is associated with your account or preferences in our database.

2.1 How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be categorized by their duration:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie itself, or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Starbird Chicken when you visit chicken-starbird.digital. Only we can read these cookies.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services and partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising platforms) that we use to enhance your experience or measure our marketing effectiveness.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Starbird Chicken uses cookies for a number of important reasons:

  • To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
  • To remember your preferences, such as your location for finding the nearest Starbird Chicken restaurant
  • To analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve our digital experience
  • To deliver relevant advertisements and promotional offers for our menu items
  • To enable social media features and integrations
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • To prevent fraud and protect the security of our website

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on chicken-starbird.digital:

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site or placing an online order. Without these cookies, services like shopping carts or order processing cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly necessary.

Because these cookies are essential to the operation of our website, they are always active and cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools. You may disable them through your browser settings, but this will significantly affect your ability to use the website.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve the structure, content, and navigation of chicken-starbird.digital. We use Google Analytics, one of the most widely used analytics platforms, to gather this data.

The data collected includes information such as which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, where you came from (e.g., a search engine or social media), and what device and browser you are using. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or whether you've previously dismissed a banner) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a menu item.

The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising / Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with advertising partners such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram).

These cookies track your browsing habits across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests and deliver targeted advertising. This does not store directly personal information, but is based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about each cookie used on chicken-starbird.digital, including its 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 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 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 — limits data collection on high-traffic sites to prevent excessive data collection. 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 from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps Facebook identify browsers for advertising and site analytics purposes. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores the click identifier from the last time the user clicked on a Facebook ad. Used to track effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns. Advertising 2 years
CONSENT Google Used to store user consent preferences for cookies, particularly for Google services. Ensures compliance with applicable privacy regulations. Essential / Functional 2 years
starbird_session Starbird Chicken Maintains your active session while browsing the website. Used to keep you logged in, maintain your cart, and ensure secure navigation across pages. Essential Session
starbird_prefs Starbird Chicken Remembers your preferences such as your preferred location, dietary filter settings, and whether you have previously acknowledged our cookie notice. Functional 1 year
starbird_cart Starbird Chicken Stores items added to your online order cart so that your selections are preserved if you navigate away and return to the page. Essential 7 days
cookie_consent Starbird Chicken Records your cookie consent choices so we don't repeatedly ask for your preferences on every visit. Essential 1 year
NID Google Used to remember your preferences and other information such as your preferred language, how many search results you wish to have shown per page (e.g., 10 or 20). Functional 6 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's advertisements with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an advertisement. Advertising 1 year

6. Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons / Pixel Tags: Small transparent image files (often called "tracking pixels") that are embedded in web pages or emails. They help us track the actions of users who receive our marketing emails and measure the performance of our digital campaigns.
  • Local Storage: A form of web storage that allows websites to store data locally within your browser. Unlike cookies, data stored in local storage does not expire and is not automatically sent to the server with every request.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when the browser session ends. We use this to temporarily store information needed for a single browsing session.
  • JavaScript Tags: Scripts that run on your browser and may be used to collect information about your browsing behavior or to deliver content and features.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

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

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit chicken-starbird.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can revisit and change 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 configure your browser to:

  • Notify you when cookies are being set
  • Refuse all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies that have already been set
  • Block cookies from specific websites

Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you use different devices to access our website (e.g., your computer, smartphone, and tablet), you will need to manage cookie settings on each device separately.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

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

  • 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 or opt out of Google ad personalization through Google Ad Settings.
  • Meta (Facebook) Advertising: Manage your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Preferences page.
  • Network Advertising Initiative: Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: Use the DAA WebChoices Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and your experience on our website. Below is a summary of potential impacts:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to place online orders, access your account, use the shopping cart, or navigate secure areas of the site.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website, which means we cannot use that information to improve our services or your experience. Your browsing will not be affected, but our ability to optimize our website may be limited.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as your saved location, language, or dietary filters) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter settings or preferences each time you visit our site.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. The ads you see may be less relevant to you.

9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected about them
  • Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom
  • Opt out of the sale of their personal information
  • Access their personal information
  • Request deletion of their personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights

The use of advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You may opt out of this by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.3 above or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

The FTC Act also requires us to maintain fair and transparent data practices, and our cookie usage is designed to comply with these federal consumer protection standards.

10. 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 are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.

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 for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes, we may notify you by placing a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, by contacting you directly.

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

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Starbird Chicken

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent matters related to data privacy or security, please mark your email with "URGENT: Cookie Policy" in the subject line.