Cookie Policy
Learn how Church's Chicken uses cookies to enhance your experience and protect your privacy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Church's Chicken ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at churchs-chicken.rest (the "Website"). This policy covers what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, your choices regarding cookies, and how to contact us about our cookie practices.
By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our Website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The cookie allows our Website to "remember" your actions or preferences over time, making your subsequent visits more personalized and efficient.
Types of Cookies
Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help our Website remember your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies: These are set by our Website directly and can only be read by our domain.
Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms, and can be read by those third-party domains.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons that enhance your experience on our Website:
Essential Website Functionality
- Maintaining your shopping cart contents as you browse our menu
- Remembering your location for accurate delivery estimates
- Keeping you logged in during your session
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
- Load balancing to maintain website performance
Performance Improvement
- Analyzing how visitors use our Website
- Identifying popular menu items and pages
- Monitoring website speed and functionality
- Testing new features and improvements
User Experience Personalization
- Remembering your preferred restaurant location
- Saving your favorite menu items
- Customizing content based on your preferences
- Remembering your language and region settings
Marketing and Advertising
- Showing you relevant promotions and offers
- Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Providing personalized content and recommendations
- Enabling social media sharing and integration
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of all the cookies used on our Website, organized by category:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for core functionality.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Church's Chicken | Maintains user session and login status | Session | Browser close |
| cart_token | Church's Chicken | Stores shopping cart contents | Persistent | 30 days |
| user_location | Church's Chicken | Remembers preferred delivery location | Persistent | 90 days |
| csrf_token | Church's Chicken | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Browser close |
| cookieConsent | Church's Chicken | Stores your cookie preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, helping us improve its functionality and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat_UA-* | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _gtag_GA_* | Google Analytics 4 | Stores and counts pageviews | Persistent | 2 years |
| church_analytics | Church's Chicken | Tracks custom events and conversions | Persistent | 30 days |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| preferred_restaurant | Church's Chicken | Remembers your favorite restaurant location | Persistent | 6 months |
| menu_preferences | Church's Chicken | Stores dietary preferences and favorites | Persistent | 1 year |
| ui_settings | Church's Chicken | Remembers interface customizations | Persistent | 90 days |
| language_pref | Church's Chicken | Stores language preference | Persistent | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel for advertising tracking | Persistent | 90 days | |
| _fbc | Facebook click identifier | Persistent | 90 days | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Serves targeted advertisements | Persistent | 1 year |
| church_retargeting | Church's Chicken | Enables retargeting campaigns | Persistent | 60 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality and analyze Website performance. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and provide personalized content to users who have visited our Website.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Preferences
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our Website.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Ad Settings: Google Ad Settings
Cookie Duration
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their type and purpose:
Session Cookies
These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They typically include login sessions and shopping cart contents.
Persistent Cookies Duration Summary
- 1 minute: Google Analytics throttling cookies
- 24 hours: Google Analytics daily user identification
- 30 days: Shopping cart persistence, custom analytics
- 60 days: Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
- 90 days: Location preferences, Facebook Pixel, UI settings
- 6 months: Restaurant preferences
- 1 year: Cookie consent, language preferences, menu preferences, advertising cookies
- 2 years: Google Analytics user identification
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on our Website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, opt-out of specific services, or use our cookie consent tool.
7.1 Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies. Below are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block specific sites, click "See all cookies and site data"
- Search for "churchs-chicken.rest" to manage our cookies specifically
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, click "Manage Data"
- Search for "churchs-chicken.rest" to view our cookies
- Select cookies and click "Remove Selected" or "Remove All"
- Use the "Custom" privacy setting to control future cookies
Safari
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose "Block all cookies" or select specific options
- To manage existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
- Search for "churchs-chicken.rest"
- Select our site and click "Remove" or "Remove All"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Select "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your cookie preferences
- Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage specific sites
- Search for our website to modify our cookie settings
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party services directly:
Direct Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out Tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer. This will reopen our cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept or reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize settings for specific cookie categories
- View detailed information about each cookie type
- Update your preferences without affecting website functionality
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our Website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be limited or unavailable:
Limited Functionality
- Shopping Cart: Items may not persist between pages or visits
- Location Services: You'll need to enter your delivery address repeatedly
- Personalization: We won't remember your preferences or favorite items
- Login Status: You may be logged out more frequently
- Performance: Page loading may be slower without optimization cookies
Features That Won't Work
- Saved restaurant locations
- Persistent shopping cart across sessions
- Customized promotions and offers
- Recently viewed items
- Social media integration and sharing
- Chat support history
Essential Cookies Cannot Be Disabled
Please note that certain cookies are essential for basic website security and functionality. These cannot be disabled while using our Website, as they are necessary for:
- Preventing security vulnerabilities
- Maintaining your session
- Processing orders and payments
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites indicating that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our Response to Do Not Track
At Church's Chicken, we respect your privacy choices. While we continue to monitor developments in DNT standards, we currently respond to DNT signals in the following ways:
- We will not serve personalized advertisements when DNT is enabled
- We limit data collection to essential functionality only
- We disable non-essential tracking cookies when possible
- We encourage you to use our cookie consent tool for more granular control
How to Enable Do Not Track
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > Send a "Do Not Track" request
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Website tracking > Ask websites not to track me
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send "Do Not Track" requests
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:
Notification Methods
- Posting a prominent notice on our Website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending an email to registered users when significant changes occur
- Displaying a cookie consent banner with updated options
Your Continued Consent
By continuing to use our Website after we post changes to this Cookie Policy, you accept and consent to those changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 346-571-7931
Address:
Church's Chicken
2704 Polk St A
Houston, TX 77003, USA
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 2 business days.
More Information
For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
External Resources
- All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://digitaladvertisingalliance.org/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
Browser Help Pages
- Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
- Firefox: Firefox Cookie Management
- Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
- Edge: Edge Privacy Settings
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency and privacy protection. We also recommend reviewing our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for complete information about your rights and our practices.