Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Starbird Chicken. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website at starbird-meals.click. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically. The date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites work more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to deliver a better and more personalized user experience.
Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website and are sent to the browser (such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge) on your device. The browser stores the cookie file and sends it back to the server each time your browser requests a page from the same server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For example, a cookie might store a session identifier that links back to your account information on our servers.
2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are cookies set directly by Starbird Chicken when you visit starbird-meals.click. These cookies are only accessible by our website.
Third-party cookies are cookies set by a domain other than starbird-meals.click. These are placed by third-party service providers such as Google, Facebook, or other analytics and advertising partners. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activity across different websites over time.
2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to enable functionality during a single browsing session, such as keeping you logged in or maintaining the contents of your shopping cart.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created the cookie and help the website remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies if you wish to use our website, as they are fundamental to its operation.
Examples include cookies that remember items you have added to your food order cart, cookies that authenticate you when you log into your account, and cookies that help maintain the security of your session.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, and whether they receive error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify individual visitors. We use this data to improve how our website works and to enhance the overall user experience.
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how users interact with our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. This information is processed in a way that does not identify individuals.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make when you visit, such as your preferred language, your region, your preferred restaurant location, or your login information. The purpose of these cookies is to provide you with a more personal experience and to avoid you having to re-enter your preferences every time you visit our website.
For example, if you select a preferred Starbird Chicken location for pickup or delivery, a functional cookie may store that preference so you do not need to select it again on your next visit.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They 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 may use Google Ads and other advertising platforms to show you targeted advertisements about Starbird Chicken promotions, new menu items, or special offers, both on our website and on other websites you visit.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.
| 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. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID 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 request rate, limiting the collection of data on high traffic websites. | 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 Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third party advertisers. Tracks visitors across websites to allow Meta to deliver targeted advertisements. | Advertising (Third-Party) | 3 months |
session_id |
Starbird Chicken | Maintains the user's session state across page requests. Required for the ordering system and user authentication to function correctly. | Essential (First-Party) | Session |
cart_token |
Starbird Chicken | Used to identify and maintain the contents of your online food order cart, ensuring items are preserved as you navigate the website. | Essential (First-Party) | 7 days |
preferred_location |
Starbird Chicken | Stores your preferred Starbird Chicken restaurant location for pickup or delivery, so you do not have to reselect it on subsequent visits. | Functional (First-Party) | 30 days |
cookie_consent |
Starbird Chicken | Stores your cookie consent preferences to avoid displaying the consent banner on every page load after you have made your choice. | Essential (First-Party) | 12 months |
user_prefs |
Starbird Chicken | Remembers user interface preferences such as dietary filter settings (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free), font size, and other display options. | Functional (First-Party) | 6 months |
Please note that the above list may not be exhaustive. Third-party service providers may update their cookie practices, and we endeavor to keep this table as current as possible.
5. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of important reasons related to the delivery of our food ordering services and the management of our website. Specifically, we use cookies to:
- Enable the core functionality of our online food ordering system, including maintaining your cart and processing your order securely;
- Authenticate users and maintain secure login sessions for registered accounts;
- Remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred restaurant location, dietary filters, and saved addresses;
- Understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the user experience, fix bugs, and optimize page performance;
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and promotions, allowing us to allocate our marketing budget more efficiently;
- Deliver relevant advertisements and promotional content about Starbird Chicken to you on our website and across the internet;
- Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance the security of our website and ordering platform;
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below. Please be aware that restricting certain types of cookies may impact your experience on our website and may limit the functionality available to you.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser's settings. The specific steps for managing cookies vary depending on the browser you use. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies
Through your browser settings, you can typically: view cookies currently stored on your device, delete individual cookies or all cookies, block cookies from specific websites, block all third-party cookies, and configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
Several of our third-party partners offer their own opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to use these tools to exercise your preferences regarding third-party cookies:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:
Google Ads and Personalized Advertising
You can manage your Google advertising preferences, including opting out of personalized advertising, through Google's Ad Settings:
Facebook / Meta Advertising Opt-Out
You can manage your ad preferences on Facebook, including opting out of interest-based advertising, through your Facebook account's Ad Preferences settings:
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies by visiting:
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
Residents of the United States can also use the DAA's opt-out tool available at:
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
We want to be transparent about how disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. The impact depends on which type of cookies you choose to disable:
7.1 Disabling Essential Cookies
If you choose to disable essential cookies, the core functionality of our website will be significantly impaired or may cease to work entirely. You may not be able to:
- Add items to your online food order cart or complete a purchase;
- Log in to your Starbird Chicken account;
- Access secure areas of the website;
- Complete any transaction on our platform.
We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies if you wish to use our online ordering services.
7.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will not prevent you from using our website, but it will mean that we have less information available to us to improve our site and understand how it is being used. This may result in a slower pace of improvements and less relevant content over time.
7.3 Disabling Functional Cookies
If you disable functional cookies, you may still be able to use our website, but certain features may not work as expected. For example, your preferred restaurant location may not be saved between visits, and you may need to re-enter certain preferences each time you visit our site.
7.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies
Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent advertisements from being shown to you; however, the advertisements you see will be less relevant to your interests and preferences. You may see the same advertisements repeatedly, and the ads may be less aligned with your dietary preferences or recent interest in Starbird Chicken menu items.
8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law
Depending on your location within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and the use of cookies. In particular:
- California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (including data collected through advertising cookies), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10 below.
- Other U.S. Residents: The FTC Act and other applicable federal and state regulations may also provide you with certain rights and protections regarding online tracking and data collection. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state laws governing cookie use and online privacy.
To the extent that data collected through cookies constitutes personal information under applicable law, our Privacy Policy explains how we handle that data and how you may exercise your rights.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, the technologies we use, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make 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 our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
If we make material changes to how we use cookies — for example, if we begin using a new category of cookies or start sharing cookie data with new third parties — we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means.
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 happy to provide further information and to assist you in managing your cookie preferences.
Starbird Chicken
- Website: starbird-meals.click
- Email: [email protected]
When contacting us regarding this Cookie Policy, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email to ensure your message is directed to the appropriate team. We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.