Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to chickchurchs.world, the official online presence of Church's Chicken. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to give you clear and comprehensive information about the cookies and similar tracking technologies we deploy, and how they affect your browsing experience.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. By continuing to use chickchurchs.world, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

This policy applies to all users of our website located in the United States and is designed to comply with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on online tracking and consumer protection.

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 their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and gather reporting information.

Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Beyond traditional cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track user activity and page visits.
• Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, functioning similarly to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser tab or window.
• Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device's software and hardware configuration to identify your device.

Throughout this policy, when we refer to "cookies," we mean all of these tracking technologies collectively unless we specify otherwise.

3. How Cookies Work

When you first visit chickchurchs.world, our server sends a small file (the cookie) to your browser, which stores it on your device. The cookie contains a unique identifier that helps our website recognize your device on future visits.

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session on the website, such as keeping you logged in as you navigate between pages.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time (the duration specified in each cookie) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and recognize you on return visits.

Cookies can also be classified by their origin:

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by chickchurchs.world and only accessible to us.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services that appear on our website, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks. These third parties may track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on chickchurchs.world. Below is a detailed explanation of each category and the purposes they serve.

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, core features and functionalities of the website cannot work properly. Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary to deliver the services you have requested.

Essential cookies are used for purposes such as:

• Maintaining your session as you navigate through the website
• Enabling security features and fraud prevention
• Remembering items added to your cart or order
• Load balancing across our servers
• Storing your cookie consent preferences

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the structure, content, and functionality of our website. These cookies track things such as how long you spend on the website, the pages you visit, and any error messages you encounter.

We use Google Analytics, one of the most widely used web analytics services, which uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Functional cookies are used for purposes such as:

• Remembering your language or region preferences
• Remembering your login details (if you choose "Remember Me")
• Customizing content based on your location
• Storing your preferred restaurant location
• Enabling features like live chat support

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for you. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our 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 run targeted advertising campaigns. These platforms use cookies to track conversions (actions taken after clicking on an ad) and to serve you relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on chickchurchs.world, including the cookie name, its purpose, type, and duration.

6. How to Manage and Disable 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:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Notify you when a cookie is being set
• Allow cookies from specific websites only

Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most commonly used 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/

Please note that if you block cookies through your browser, some parts of our website may not function correctly.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those third parties:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your ad preferences on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: U.S. residents can opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://optout.aboutads.info/
• Your Online Choices (for additional opt-out options): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website from a mobile device, you can control interest-based advertising through your device settings:

• iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, it is important to understand the potential impact this may have on your experience with chickchurchs.world. The following describes what may happen when specific types of cookies are disabled:

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. At this time, our website does not universally respond to DNT signals, as there is currently no consistent industry standard for how websites should respond to such signals.

However, we do respect the opt-out mechanisms described in Section 6 of this policy, and we encourage you to use those tools to manage your privacy preferences. We will continue to monitor regulatory developments regarding DNT signals and update our practices accordingly.

California residents may also exercise their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at the details provided below.

9. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly place cookies on the devices of children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and take steps to ensure that our cookie practices do not violate the privacy rights of minors.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of chickchurchs.world after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

If we make any material changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website prior to the change taking effect.

11. Legal Basis and Applicable Law

Our use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by applicable United States laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines on online tracking, data collection, and consumer protection in digital advertising.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data, including the right to know, the right to delete, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination. Our cookie practices are designed to comply with these rights.
• CAN-SPAM Act and COPPA: Where applicable, our practices comply with these federal laws governing electronic communications and children's online privacy.

For a full description of your privacy rights and how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on chickchurchs.world.

12. 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 address any inquiries and assist you in exercising your privacy rights.