Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 17, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Starbird Chicken ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company"). We operate the website starbirdchicken-eat.digital (the "Website"), which provides information about our food services, menu offerings, online ordering, and related content.

This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our Website, why we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website and services.

We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how it is used. As a business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding fair and transparent data practices.

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, provide a better user experience, and generate reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website and delivered to your browser. Each time you return to a website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but the data they store can be linked to personal information that you provide or that we collect through other means.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit starbirdchicken-eat.digital, our web server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file on your device. On subsequent visits, your browser automatically sends this stored cookie back to our server. This process allows our Website to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Understand how you use our Website
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements
  • Improve website performance and functionality
  • Process online food orders efficiently

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They are used to manage your session on the Website, such as keeping items in your shopping cart during an online order.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They allow our Website to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

2.3 Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by Starbird Chicken on our Website domain (starbirdchicken-eat.digital).
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by third-party services that we use, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. These third parties may have their own privacy and cookie policies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website. Each category serves a distinct purpose in helping us deliver a high-quality experience for our visitors and customers.

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Website. Without these cookies, certain features and services — such as our online ordering system, account login, and shopping cart — would not be available. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website, they cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings.

Essential cookies help us:

  • Maintain your session as you navigate through our Website
  • Process and manage online food orders
  • Ensure the security of your account and transactions
  • Remember items added to your cart
  • Enable basic website functionality

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our Website. They help us measure website performance and improve the user experience. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. These cookies do not identify you as an individual.

Analytics cookies help us understand:

  • Which pages are most frequently visited
  • How long visitors spend on each page
  • Where visitors come from (search engines, social media, direct links)
  • What devices and browsers visitors use
  • Any errors visitors encounter on the Website

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. For more information, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies allow us to:

  • Remember your location preferences for finding nearby Starbird Chicken locations
  • Remember your language and display preferences
  • Provide live chat support functionality
  • Embed video content and interactive maps
  • Remember your order history and preferences

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging for you. They may be set by us or our advertising partners through our Website. These cookies track your visits across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

Advertising cookies help us:

  • Show you relevant advertisements about Starbird Chicken on other websites and platforms
  • Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Understand which of our marketing channels are most effective
  • Support remarketing efforts to reach previous Website visitors

We use Google Ads and may also use Facebook Pixel and other advertising platforms for this purpose.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on starbirdchicken-eat.digital, 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 visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Distinguishes users for session tracking within a 24-hour period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook (Meta) to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visitors across websites for remarketing purposes. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID Starbird Chicken Preserves user session state across page requests on the website. Essential for maintaining your shopping cart and order information during a single visit. Essential Session
sb_cart Starbird Chicken Stores items added to your online food order cart so they persist as you browse the menu and navigate between pages. Essential / Functional Session / 7 days
sb_prefs Starbird Chicken Remembers your location, dietary preferences, and display settings to personalize your experience on return visits. Functional 1 year
sb_cookie_consent Starbird Chicken Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for consent on every visit. Essential 1 year
sb_auth Starbird Chicken Authenticates logged-in users and maintains a secure session to allow access to account features, order history, and saved information. Essential Session / 30 days (if "remember me" is selected)
_dc_gtm_UA-* Google Tag Manager Used by Google Tag Manager to load and manage other tracking scripts and tags on the website efficiently. Analytics 1 minute

5. Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons / Pixel Tags: Tiny, invisible image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether you have visited a page or opened an email. We may use these in conjunction with our email marketing campaigns and on our Website for analytics and advertising purposes.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity. We may use local storage for certain functional features.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when your browser session ends. Used for temporary data storage during a single browsing session.
  • JavaScript Tags: Scripts that help collect information about how you use our Website and enable certain features and third-party integrations.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. Please note that restricting or disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our Website and your ability to use some of our services, including online ordering.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," "Privacy," or "Tools" menu of your browser. Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most commonly used browsers:

You can also use your browser settings to delete existing cookies stored on your device at any time.

6.2 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Website via a mobile device, you can manage cookie settings through your device's browser settings. Additionally, your mobile operating system may provide options to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to limit ad tracking across apps.
  • Android: Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads to opt out of personalized advertising.

6.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.

6.4 Google Ads Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting the Google Ads Settings page at: https://adssettings.google.com

Alternatively, you can opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

6.5 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To opt out of Facebook's interest-based advertising, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

If you are not logged into Facebook, you can opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) WebChoices tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info

6.6 Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can also use the following industry-wide opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies from multiple companies at once:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to manage and restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our Website. The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functions will not work properly. You will be unable to add items to your cart, place online food orders, log in to your account, or complete transactions. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our Website, which means we cannot identify and fix issues or improve user experience based on visitor behavior. Your use of the Website will not be significantly affected.
Functional Cookies Certain personalized features will not work. Your location preferences, dietary settings, and display preferences will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements repeatedly, and we will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the use of cookies and the personal data collected through them.

8.1 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants you the following rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected about you.
  • 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 a "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA/CPRA.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below.

8.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Residents of other states, including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and others, may also have privacy rights under their respective state laws. We are committed to honoring applicable privacy rights for all U.S. residents. Please contact us if you wish to exercise any privacy rights available to you under your state's laws.

9. Third-Party Cookies and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, delivery partners, and other food-related services. Please note that these third-party websites have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external sites.

Third-party services that may place cookies through our Website include, but are not limited to:

10. 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, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

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 constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy that materially affect how we use your personal information, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our Website.

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 details below:

Starbird Chicken — Contact Information

Company: Starbird Chicken

Website: starbirdchicken-eat.digital

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably practicable and within any timeframes required by applicable law.