Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Starbird Chicken ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at starbirdtasty.rest and all associated subdomains and digital properties operated by us. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and other relevant consumer protection laws.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply website operators with useful information about how their sites are being used.
Cookies are created by the web server and sent to the browser when you visit a site. The browser stores the cookie on your device and sends it back to the server each time you revisit the site. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, items in your shopping cart, or browsing preferences.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you first visit starbirdtasty.rest, our server places a cookie on your device. This cookie contains a unique identifier that allows our server to recognize your browser on subsequent visits. Cookies do not generally contain personal information by themselves, but they can be linked to personal information that you have provided to us or that we have collected about you.
Cookies can be set either by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by other organizations whose services are embedded on the page (known as "third-party cookies"). For example, we use Google Analytics, which sets its own cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
2.2 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
- Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when your browser session ends.
- Fingerprinting: A technique that identifies your browser or device based on its unique characteristics.
For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on starbirdtasty.rest. Each type serves a distinct purpose, as described below:
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, parts of the website would not work correctly.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. They are typically set by our web application servers and are first-party cookies.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable our 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. These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your language settings, your location for finding the nearest Starbird Chicken location, or your order history.
If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your experience on our website may be less personalized.
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics 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.
We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use this information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited.
3.4 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 directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
We use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) conversion tracking and remarketing cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads across the Google Display Network and other platforms.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on starbirdtasty.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.
| 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 sessions. | 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 single day. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites to protect server performance. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. | Advertising (Third-Party) | 3 months |
| _fbp | Facebook / Meta | Used by Meta to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks browsing activity for retargeting. | Advertising (Third-Party) | 3 months |
| session_id | starbirdtasty.rest | Maintains your session state across page requests. Essential for keeping you logged in and maintaining your cart contents during a visit. | Essential (First-Party) | Session (expires when browser closes) |
| csrf_token | starbirdtasty.rest | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions originate from our website. | Essential (First-Party) | Session |
| cookie_consent | starbirdtasty.rest | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not show you the cookie consent banner on every page load. | Functional (First-Party) | 1 year |
| user_location | starbirdtasty.rest | Remembers your preferred location or nearest Starbird Chicken restaurant for faster ordering and location-based content. | Functional (First-Party) | 6 months |
| language_pref | starbirdtasty.rest | Stores your language and regional preferences to display content in your preferred format. | Functional (First-Party) | 1 year |
| cart_items | starbirdtasty.rest | Stores items you have added to your online food order cart so they are not lost if you navigate away from the page or close your browser. | Functional (First-Party) | 7 days |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Distinguishes individual users and sessions for Google Analytics 4 property tracking. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 2 years |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, to measure and optimize ad relevance. | Advertising (Third-Party) | 1 year |
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we are required to inform you about the categories of personal information we collect through cookies and the purposes for which we use it.
Our legal bases for processing information collected through cookies are as follows:
- Consent: For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you provide by accepting cookies when you first visit our website.
- Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in operating and securing our website. These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our site.
- Contractual Necessity: Some cookies are necessary to fulfill a contract with you, such as maintaining your online order session.
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise these rights, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us using the information provided in Section 9 below.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
6.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit starbirdtasty.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link found in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please be aware that if you block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and some functionality may be impaired.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your use of our website, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Alternatively, you can adjust your Google Ad settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
Google Ads / DoubleClick Opt-Out
To opt out of Google advertising cookies and personalized ads:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
Facebook / Meta Opt-Out
To control how Facebook uses your data for advertising purposes, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences at:
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from all NAI member companies at:
https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the DAA's WebChoices tool at:
Your Privacy Choices (CPRA – California)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties. To exercise this right, please contact us using the details in Section 9 or submit a request through our website's "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
We want to be transparent about how disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on starbirdtasty.rest:
| Cookie Type | If Disabled | Impact on Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function at all or only partially | High Impact — You may be unable to place orders, log in, or use core website features. |
| Functional Cookies | Personalization features will be disabled | Medium Impact — Your saved preferences (location, language, cart items) will not be remembered between visits. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track website usage data | Low Impact — You can use the website normally, but we lose the ability to improve it based on user behavior data. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant | Low Impact — You can use the website normally. You will see generic rather than personalized advertising. |
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and integrated services. This Cookie Policy applies only to starbirdtasty.rest and does not cover cookies used by third-party websites. When you click on a link to an external website, that website may set its own cookies on your device, which are governed by that website's own privacy and cookie policy.
We encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or cookie usage of third-party websites.
The third-party services we integrate with and that may set cookies include, but are not limited to:
- Google LLC (Analytics, Ads, Maps)
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook, Instagram)
- Payment processors used for online orders
- Online ordering and delivery platform partners
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for any other reason we consider necessary or appropriate. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
When we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by prominently posting a notice on our website and, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of starbirdtasty.rest after we post any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
Starbird Chicken — Contact Information
- Company: Starbird Chicken
- Website: starbirdtasty.rest
- Email: [email protected]
For privacy-related requests, including requests to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA, please include "Cookie Policy Request" in the subject line of your email.
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For urgent matters related to data privacy or security, please clearly indicate the urgency in your communication.