Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Starbird Chicken's Cookie Policy. At Starbird Chicken, we are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit starbird-meal.click, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Cookie Policy.

We operate under applicable United States federal and state laws, including but not limited to the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable. We are dedicated to maintaining your trust by handling your data responsibly and transparently.

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. These files are stored in your device's web browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, preferences, and behavior.

Cookies were originally designed to help websites function properly by maintaining continuity between pages and sessions. Today, they serve many purposes, ranging from enabling basic website functionality to powering sophisticated personalization and advertising systems.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit our website, our server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file and sends it back to our server with each subsequent request. This process allows us to identify your device across multiple pages and visits, enabling a more seamless and personalized experience.

Cookies can be set either by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that provide functionality on that website (known as "third-party cookies"). Both types may be used on our website, as described in detail in this policy.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that holds data only for the duration of a browser session.
• Fingerprinting: A method of identifying devices based on unique combinations of device settings and characteristics.
• JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that execute in your browser to collect information about your visit.

For the purposes of this policy, references to "cookies" include all of these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our website into four main types based on their purpose and function:

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Essential cookies are used for purposes such as:

• Maintaining your session as you navigate from page to page
• Storing items in your online ordering cart
• Enabling secure login to your account
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
• Load balancing to ensure stable website performance

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's functionality, content, and user experience. These cookies track things such as:

• Pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
• How you arrived at our website (e.g., via a search engine or direct link)
• What device and browser you use
• Error messages you encounter
• Click paths through our website

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics provider. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website to compile reports and help us improve it. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. Functional cookies are used for purposes such as:

• Remembering your location preferences for finding nearby Starbird Chicken restaurants
• Storing your menu customization preferences
• Remembering your language and display settings
• Personalizing content based on your previous visits
• Enabling social media sharing features

3.4 Advertising and Targeting 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and may share this information with other organizations such as advertisers. These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

We work with advertising partners including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) to deliver targeted advertising based on your interests and online behavior. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you visit our website.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

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

5. 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 exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Here is how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Please be aware that if you use different devices or browsers to access our website, you will need to manage your cookie settings on each device and browser separately.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to browser-level controls, you can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools and resources:

• Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Alternatively, you can manage your Google ad settings at Google Ad Settings.
• Google Ads: You can manage your preferences for Google advertising cookies through Google's Ad Settings or by visiting www.google.com/settings/ads.
• Meta (Facebook): You can control how Facebook uses your data for advertising through your Facebook Ad Preferences. You can also visit Meta's Privacy Center at facebook.com/privacy/center.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): US residents can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the DAA's opt-out tool at aboutads.info/choices.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at optout.networkadvertising.org.
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Available at youronlinechoices.eu for additional opt-out options.

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will update this policy if and when a standard practice is established and we implement a response to DNT signals.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to manage and disable cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience using our website. Specifically:

• Essential Cookies Disabled: If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to add items to your cart, complete the ordering process, log in to your account, or access secure areas of our website. Some pages may not load correctly or may display errors.
• Analytics Cookies Disabled: If you disable analytics cookies, we will have reduced ability to understand how our visitors use our website, which may affect our ability to improve and optimize the site for your benefit. Your experience will not be significantly impacted, but personalized improvements may be slower to implement.
• Functional Cookies Disabled: If you disable functional cookies, some personalization features will not work. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, such as your location, dietary preferences, or language settings.
• Advertising Cookies Disabled: If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see ads for products or services that are not related to Starbird Chicken or your recent browsing behavior.

7. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our website includes features and content from third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. We do not have direct control over these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third parties' privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.

Third-party services that may set cookies on our website include, but are not limited to:

• Google LLC – Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Maps, YouTube embeds
• Meta Platforms, Inc. – Facebook Pixel, Instagram integration, social sharing
• Payment Processors – Secure payment gateways for online ordering
• Delivery Platform Partners – Third-party food delivery service integrations
• Customer Review Platforms – Yelp, Google Reviews, and similar services

8. Your Rights Under US Privacy Law

Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information 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 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
• Correct inaccurate personal information (under CPRA)
• Limit the use of sensitive personal information (under CPRA)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days, as required by applicable law.

Additionally, the FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in connection with data collection and use. We are committed to complying with all applicable FTC guidelines regarding transparency and consumer protection.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable laws and regulations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

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 the updated policy.

If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your personal information, we may also notify you by email (if we have your email address on file) or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

When contacting us regarding this Cookie Policy, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email. For requests related to your personal data rights under the CCPA/CPRA or other applicable laws, please clearly state the nature of your request and provide sufficient information to verify your identity.

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 10 business days. For formal data access, deletion, or opt-out requests, we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 30, 2026. This document is governed by the laws of the United States, including applicable federal laws and the laws of the state in which Starbird Chicken operates. Any disputes arising out of or related to this Cookie Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in the United States.