Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Starbird Chicken. We operate the website located at starbirdmenu.click (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy on our Website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website. By accessing or using starbirdmenu.click, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies as described herein.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

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 web browser and allow websites — or third parties — to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, settings, and browsing behavior.

Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites function more efficiently, to provide a better and more personalized user experience, and to give website owners useful analytical information about how their sites are being used.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit starbirdmenu.click for the first time, our server sends a small cookie file to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you return to our Website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and recall your preferences or activity. Some cookies expire when you close your browser (known as "session cookies"), while others remain on your device for a longer period (known as "persistent cookies").

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can be classified based on who sets them:

  • First-party cookies are set directly by Starbird Chicken (i.e., by starbirdmenu.click) and are used to improve your experience on our Website.
  • Third-party cookies are set by external services or partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks) that we use to help analyze our traffic and deliver relevant advertising.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on starbirdmenu.click. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Website. Without these cookies, certain parts of the Website may not work correctly or at all. Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary to deliver the service you have requested. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

Examples of what essential cookies enable include:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate the Website
  • Remembering items you have added to an order or cart
  • Ensuring security features function correctly
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data gathered allows us to measure and improve the performance of our Website, identify popular pages, and understand how users navigate through the site. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics provider.

Information collected by analytics cookies includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our Website (e.g., through a search engine or direct link)
  • Your general geographic location (country/region)
  • Device type, operating system, and browser information
  • Links and buttons clicked within the Website

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. For example, functional cookies may be used to remember your language preferences, your location to show you relevant menu items or restaurant locations, or other customizations you have made.

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 are usually placed by advertising networks with the Website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to serve targeted advertising.

4. Specific Cookies Used on starbirdmenu.click

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on our Website:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses 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 the visitor uses the Website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites to prevent server overload. Analytics 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. Advertising 90 days
cookieconsent_status starbirdmenu.click Stores the user's cookie consent status to prevent the consent banner from appearing on every page load. Essential 1 year
session_id starbirdmenu.click Maintains user session state as you navigate through the Website, ensuring continuity between page visits. Essential Session
user_preferences starbirdmenu.click Stores user preferences such as location, dietary preferences, or language settings to personalize the browsing experience. Functional 6 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks user behavior across websites for targeted advertising. Advertising 90 days
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination for targeted advertising. Advertising 90 days
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Collects and stores data about user sessions and engagement metrics. Analytics 2 years
CONSENT Google Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain when using Google services (YouTube, Maps, etc.). Essential / Functional 2 years
cart_token starbirdmenu.click Stores information about items added to an online order or cart, enabling order continuity between sessions. Essential 30 days

5. Similar Tracking Technologies

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

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Web beacons are tiny, invisible graphic images (often just 1x1 pixel) embedded in web pages or emails. They are used to track user behavior, measure the success of marketing campaigns, and compile aggregate statistics about website usage. When your browser loads a page containing a web beacon, a request is made to the server hosting the image, revealing your IP address, browser type, and the time of the request.

5.2 Local Storage

Some of our Website features may use local storage (also called HTML5 storage or web storage), which allows data to be stored locally within your browser. Unlike cookies, data stored in local storage does not expire automatically and is not transmitted to our servers unless we specifically program it to be.

5.3 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but only retains data for the duration of your browser session. It is automatically cleared when you close your browser tab or window.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Starbird Chicken operates primarily in the United States. Our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act — which governs unfair or deceptive trade practices, including transparency requirements around data collection.
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) — which grant California residents specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information collected through advertising cookies.
  • Other applicable state privacy laws — including those enacted in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states that regulate the processing of personal data.

For cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our Website, we process data based on our legitimate interests in operating the Website. For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising), we rely on your consent, which you provide by accepting cookies when prompted on our Website.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit starbirdmenu.click, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time by revisiting your cookie settings through the "Cookie Preferences" link available on our Website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or to alert you when a website attempts to place a cookie on your device. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please be aware that restricting cookies through your browser settings may affect the functionality of not only our Website but also many other websites you visit.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from specific providers using the following opt-out tools:

Provider Opt-Out Tool Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on Install this browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data on websites you visit.
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ad Settings Manage personalized advertising preferences for Google Ads across Google services.
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences Control how Facebook uses your data for ad targeting on Facebook and third-party websites.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA WebChoices Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies in the United States.

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Website via a mobile device, you can manage interest-based advertising preferences through your device settings:

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

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using starbirdmenu.click and other websites. Specifically:

9. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our Website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our Website or by sending you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of starbirdmenu.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Cookie Policy applies only to cookies used on starbirdmenu.click. We are not responsible for the cookie practices or privacy policies of any third-party websites that you may visit through links on our Website. We encourage you to review the cookie policies and privacy notices of any third-party websites you visit.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information collected through cookies on our Website. These rights include:

  • 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 and other tracking technologies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • 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 the sharing of personal information under the CPRA. You may opt out by using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our Website or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13 below.

13. 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:

Starbird Chicken

We are committed to addressing your concerns and will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible, and in any case within the timeframe required by applicable law.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on July 2, 2026. It applies exclusively to the website starbirdmenu.click and the cookies and tracking technologies deployed thereon.