Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 6, 2026  |  Effective Date: May 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to starbird-chicken.digital, the official website of Starbird Chicken. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and how they affect your experience on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to provide you with clear, accessible information about our use of cookies and similar technologies.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website. By continuing to use starbird-chicken.digital, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Where applicable, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and other relevant consumer protection regulations governing digital tracking and data collection.

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 across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, provide better functionality, and deliver information to website owners.

When you visit starbird-chicken.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which then stores it on your device. On your next visit, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Cookies generally contain the following information:

• The name of the website that set the cookie
• A unique identifier (a string of numbers and/or letters)
• An expiration date (after which the cookie is automatically deleted)
• Certain attributes related to how and when the cookie should be used

Cookies are not programs or executable files. They cannot carry viruses, install malware, or access information stored elsewhere on your device. They are passive data files that simply store text-based information.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Starbird Chicken (i.e., by our website domain starbird-chicken.digital). These are primarily used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our own — for example, by analytics platforms like Google Analytics or advertising networks like Google Ads. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your activity during a single browsing session.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.

2.3 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies, including:

• Web beacons (pixel tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
• Local storage objects (LSOs): Similar to cookies but stored within your browser's local storage rather than as a separate file.
• JavaScript tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about how you interact with our website.
• Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device settings to create a unique identifier.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on starbird-chicken.digital into four main types, based on their purpose and function:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, services you have requested — such as filling out a contact form, placing an online food order, or navigating between pages — cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they do not require your consent under applicable law.

Essential cookies help to:

• Authenticate users and maintain secure sessions
• Remember items added to your online cart or order
• Balance server load to ensure site availability
• Enforce security measures and detect fraudulent activity
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and any error messages you encounter. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot use it to identify you personally.

We use this data to continually improve the performance, layout, and content of our website, making it easier for customers to find our menu, locate our restaurant, and place orders online.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or font size) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. 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 enhanced features may not function correctly. However, your ability to browse and use the core features of our website will not be affected.

3.4 Advertising / Marketing 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 to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.

They remember that you have visited a particular website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. This means that after visiting our website, you may see advertisements for Starbird Chicken on other websites or platforms.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, the sharing of your personal information through advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal data. California residents have the right to opt out of such activities. Please see Section 7 for more information on how to exercise this right.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on starbird-chicken.digital. This list is updated regularly as we add or remove services from our website.

5. How We Use Cookie Data

The information collected through cookies on starbird-chicken.digital is used for the following purposes:

• Website functionality: To ensure our website operates correctly and securely, including processing online food orders and reservations.
• Performance optimization: To identify and resolve technical issues, improve page load times, and enhance the overall user experience on our website.
• Usage analytics: To understand which pages and features are most popular, how long visitors stay on our site, and where they come from, so we can make informed improvements.
• Personalization: To remember your preferences (such as your preferred location or dietary filter settings) and tailor content to your interests.
• Marketing effectiveness: To measure the performance of our digital advertising campaigns and ensure our marketing budget is used effectively.
• Compliance: To maintain records of your cookie preferences and consent decisions, as required by applicable law.

6. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit starbird-chicken.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 change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to:

• Notify you before a cookie is stored on your device
• Block all cookies from being stored
• Block only third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser
• View and delete individual cookies already stored on your device

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

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

Please be aware that if you use multiple browsers or devices, you will need to configure cookie settings on each one separately.

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

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

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at https://adssettings.google.com
• Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info
• Your Online Choices (for EU/international users): https://www.youronlinechoices.com

7. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the data collected about you through cookies and similar technologies.

7.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• 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, the purposes for which it is used, and the third parties with whom it is shared.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. The use of advertising cookies on our website may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA. You can exercise this right by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our website footer.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the details in Section 9 of this policy.

7.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Residents of other states including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Texas (TDPSA) may also have rights regarding their personal data. Please contact us to learn more about the rights available to you based on your state of residence.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may have an impact on your experience when using starbird-chicken.digital. The following summarizes the potential consequences of disabling each category of cookie:

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, delivery partner websites, and other food-related services. Please note that this Cookie Policy applies only to starbird-chicken.digital. When you click on a link to a third-party website, you will be subject to that website's own cookie and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies carefully.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of any third-party websites linked to or from our website.

10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 to control how your data is collected on our website.

11. Changes 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, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where required by law, seek your renewed consent.

We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of starbird-chicken.digital after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us using any of the following methods:

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. If you are a California resident submitting a request under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally 45 days, with the possibility of a 45-day extension where necessary).