Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Starbird Chicken. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or opt out of their use.

This policy applies to the website operated at starbird-food.rest (the "Website") and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

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 websites work more efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Starbird Chicken) are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (for example, advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our Website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded to your device and stored in your browser's cookie folder. The next time you visit our Website from the same device, your browser will check whether it has a cookie that matches the one from our Website. If it does, the browser sends the information in that cookie back to the website's server.

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They enable websites to remember your actions within a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, for a period defined by the cookie. They allow websites to remember your preferences or actions across multiple sessions.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand how users interact with our content.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that stores data on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your browsing behavior.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Starbird Chicken uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • To ensure the Website functions properly and securely.
  • To remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
  • To analyze how visitors use our Website so we can improve it.
  • To deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • To enable social media features and integrations.
  • To prevent fraud and enhance security.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our Website into the following types:

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Website may not work properly as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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 features may not function properly.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

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

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across the site. Analytics (Third-Party) 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Analytics (Third-Party) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent server overload. Analytics (Third-Party) 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns and measures the effectiveness of advertising. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track conversions from Facebook ads. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 months
cookieconsent_status Starbird Chicken Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly displaying the cookie consent banner on return visits. Essential (First-Party) 1 year
PHPSESSID Starbird Chicken Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your shopping cart, login state, and order processing functionality. Essential (First-Party) Session
cart_session Starbird Chicken Stores items added to the online order cart so they persist during your browsing session and are not lost when navigating between pages. Functional (First-Party) Session
user_preferences Starbird Chicken Remembers your preferences such as location, language settings, and dietary filters to personalize your experience on return visits. Functional (First-Party) 6 months
_gac_UA-XXXXXXXX Google Ads / Analytics Contains campaign-related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, this cookie will be read by Google Ads conversion tags unless you opt out. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our Website uses cookies and tracking technologies provided by trusted third-party services. We do not control how these third parties use cookies, and we encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies for more information:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google may use this data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. Google Privacy Policy
  • Google Ads: We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns and measure their performance. Google Ads Privacy
  • Facebook (Meta) Pixel: We may use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads and to build custom audiences for advertising. Facebook Data Policy

7. Your Legal Rights and Cookie Consent (US Consumers)

As a business operating in the United States, we are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know about the personal information we collect through cookies, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
  • FTC Act: We comply with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on online tracking and advertising disclosures.

California residents may exercise their rights by contacting us at [email protected] or by using the opt-out tools described in Section 8 below.

While the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to European Union residents and may not directly apply to all of our users, we strive to uphold best practices for transparency and user control in line with these global privacy standards.

8. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the Website to function). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

8.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which categories of cookies you accept. You can adjust your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.

8.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and other websites you visit.

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

8.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking by using the following tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data.
  • Google Ads Personalization Opt-Out: Visit Google Ad Settings to opt out of personalized advertising from Google.
  • Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: Visit Facebook Ad Preferences to manage your ad settings and opt out of interest-based advertising.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA WebChoices Tool to opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies.

8.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Website on a mobile device, you may also be able to limit tracking through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads to opt out of ads personalization.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please be aware that restricting or disabling cookies may have an impact on your experience when using our Website. The following outlines what may be affected:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The Website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, access your account, or use certain features. Shopping cart contents may not be saved.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to monitor the performance of our Website or understand how visitors use it, which limits our ability to improve your experience. Your visit will not be tracked or counted.
Functional Cookies Your personalized settings and preferences may not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your location or dietary preferences each time you visit our Website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. We will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools and browser settings described in Section 8 to limit tracking on our Website.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update this policy, we will revise 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.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our Website or by other means as appropriate.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Starbird Chicken

We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.