Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 30, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to starbirdchicken.rest, the official website of Starbird Chicken. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you — as a visitor — can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or any other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. These files are stored in your web browser and allow the website — or third parties — to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or items in a shopping cart.

Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to website owners. They play a fundamental role in delivering a smooth, personalized online experience.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit starbirdchicken.rest, your browser receives one or more cookies from our server (or from third-party servers). Each cookie contains a small amount of data, typically a unique identifier. On your next visit, your browser sends these cookies back to the originating server, which reads the information and recognizes your device.

Cookies can be classified in two main ways:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your current browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time — ranging from a few days to several years — even after you close your browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

Additionally, cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by external services operating on that website (third-party cookies).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Starbird Chicken uses four main categories of cookies on starbirdchicken.rest. Each category serves a distinct purpose and contributes to the overall functionality and performance of our website.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. Without them, certain features — such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or using online ordering — would not be possible. Essential cookies do not collect any information that could be used for marketing purposes, and they cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your browsing experience.

Legal Basis: These cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website, as recognized under applicable U.S. consumer protection laws enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to measure the performance of our website, identify pages that are popular or underperforming, and make improvements to enhance the user experience.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics may combine the information collected with other data Google holds about you, in accordance with Google's own privacy policy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, region, or whether you have already seen a certain notification — in order to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies do not track your browsing activity across other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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. These cookies are typically placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook), with our permission.

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

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on starbirdchicken.rest, 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. Analytics (Third-Party) 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics (Third-Party) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics (Third-Party) 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (AdSense) Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 months
fr Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Collects browser and user data. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 months
PHPSESSID starbirdchicken.rest Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for website functionality, including online ordering. Essential (First-Party) Session
cookieconsent_status starbirdchicken.rest Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not shown repeatedly. Essential (First-Party) 1 year
preferred_location starbirdchicken.rest Remembers the user's selected Starbird Chicken restaurant location for a more personalized menu experience. Functional (First-Party) 30 days
cart_session starbirdchicken.rest Maintains the contents of your online order cart during your browsing session. Essential (First-Party) Session
_gac_UA-XXXXXXX Google Ads Contains campaign-related information. Used to connect website activity with Google Ads campaigns for conversion tracking. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days

Note: This table may not represent an exhaustive list of all cookies in use. Cookies from third-party services may vary depending on their own updates and policies.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own first-party cookies, starbirdchicken.rest may use cookies from the following trusted third-party providers. Please note that we do not have direct control over the cookies set by these third parties, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies:

These third-party services may collect data about your online activities across different websites and over time. This data may be used to show you targeted advertisements on other platforms after you visit our website.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and the ability to control how cookies are used on your device. Below, we outline several methods through which you can manage or disable cookies.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Privacy," "Settings," or "Tools" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Please note that if you block or delete cookies through your browser settings, some features of our website may not function as intended.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

Several third-party service providers offer direct opt-out mechanisms for their cookies and tracking technologies:

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. As there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, starbirdchicken.rest does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. However, we encourage you to use the opt-out tools listed above to exercise control over your data.

6.4 California Residents — Your Right to Opt Out

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information, which may include data collected through advertising cookies. To exercise this right, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9 of this policy, or look for the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, doing so may have an impact on your experience when using starbirdchicken.rest. Below is a summary of how disabling each type of cookie may affect your visit:

Cookie Type Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies Core website features — including online ordering, account login, and page navigation — may not function properly or may become completely unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to understand how visitors use our website, which may limit our ability to improve the site experience over time. Your browsing will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Personalization features — such as saved location preferences — will not be retained between visits. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same advertisements more frequently.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Starbird Chicken reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, applicable laws, or the services we offer. When we make significant 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 are using cookies. Your continued use of starbirdchicken.rest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

In cases where changes are material — particularly those affecting California residents' rights under CCPA/CPRA — we may provide additional notice through our website or via email, where feasible.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact information below:

Starbird Chicken

We will do our best to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we are committed to responding within 45 calendar days of receiving a verifiable consumer request, as required by law.