Cookie Policy
Understanding how Church's Chicken uses cookies to enhance your experience
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Church's Chicken ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website church-chicken.digital ("Site") to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Church's Chicken uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
By continuing to browse and use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, login details, and other information to make your browsing experience more personalized and efficient.
Types of Cookies Based on Lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
Types of Cookies Based on Ownership:
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Church's Chicken to enhance functionality and user experience on our website.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel, to provide analytics and advertising services.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons that enhance your experience with Church's Chicken:
Essential Website Functionality:
- Maintaining your shopping cart contents as you browse our menu
- Remembering your login status if you create an account
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
- Enabling core website features like navigation and access to secure areas
Performance and Analytics:
- Understanding how visitors interact with our website
- Identifying popular menu items and services
- Analyzing website traffic patterns to improve performance
- Detecting and fixing technical issues
User Experience Enhancement:
- Remembering your location preferences for delivery estimation
- Storing your preferred restaurant locations
- Customizing content based on your interests
- Saving your language and region preferences
Marketing and Advertising:
- Displaying relevant advertisements about our food and services
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Retargeting visitors with relevant offers and promotions
- Personalizing marketing messages based on your interests
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies used on our website:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Church's Chicken | Maintains user session and shopping cart | First-party | Session |
| cc_cart_id | Church's Chicken | Stores shopping cart contents | First-party | 7 days |
| cc_security | Church's Chicken | Security and CSRF protection | First-party | Session |
| cc_location | Church's Chicken | Stores user location for delivery | First-party | 30 days |
| cookieConsent | Church's Chicken | Records cookie consent preferences | First-party | 1 year |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Third-party | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | Third-party | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | Third-party | 1 minute |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Google Analytics 4 | Stores session state | Third-party | 2 years |
| cc_analytics | Church's Chicken | Tracks page views and user behavior | First-party | 1 year |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cc_preferences | Church's Chicken | Stores user preferences and settings | First-party | 1 year |
| cc_language | Church's Chicken | Remembers language preference | First-party | 1 year |
| cc_region | Church's Chicken | Stores regional preferences | First-party | 6 months |
| cc_favorites | Church's Chicken | Stores favorite menu items | First-party | 6 months |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and marketing messages relevant to your interests.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Tracks visitors for advertising | Third-party | 3 months | |
| _fbc | Stores click ID for ad attribution | Third-party | 3 months | |
| fr | Enables ad targeting and measurement | Third-party | 3 months | |
| cc_marketing | Church's Chicken | Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness | First-party | 6 months |
| cc_retargeting | Church's Chicken | Enables retargeting campaigns | First-party | 90 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is used.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel
Facebook Pixel helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our website after viewing our Facebook ads.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Google Ads
We use Google Ads to display relevant advertisements about our food and services. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to our website.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6. Cookie Duration
Our cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies
- PHPSESSID - Deleted when browser closes
- cc_security - Deleted when browser closes
- Temporary cart data - Deleted when browser closes
Short-Term Persistent Cookies (1-30 days)
- cc_cart_id - 7 days
- cc_location - 30 days
- _gid - 24 hours
- _gat - 1 minute
Medium-Term Persistent Cookies (1-6 months)
- _fbp - 3 months
- _fbc - 3 months
- fr - 3 months
- cc_retargeting - 90 days
- cc_region - 6 months
- cc_favorites - 6 months
- cc_marketing - 6 months
Long-Term Persistent Cookies (1+ years)
- cookieConsent - 1 year
- cc_preferences - 1 year
- cc_language - 1 year
- cc_analytics - 1 year
- _ga - 2 years
- _ga_XXXXXXXXXX - 2 years
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on your device:
7.1 Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. 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 menu
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three lines) and select "Settings"
- Select "Privacy & Security" from the left menu
- Find the "Cookies and Site Data" section
- Choose "Custom" under Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Check "Cookies" and select your preferences
- Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
Safari
- Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie preferences under "Cookies and website data"
- To block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove specific cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu and select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left menu
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your preferred settings
- To view and delete cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Industry Opt-Out Page
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may impact your experience on our website:
If You Disable Essential Cookies:
- Your shopping cart may not function properly
- You may not be able to place orders
- Login functionality may be impaired
- Website security features may be compromised
If You Disable Analytics Cookies:
- We won't be able to track website performance
- We may not identify and fix issues as quickly
- Website improvements may be slower to implement
If You Disable Functionality Cookies:
- Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
- You'll need to re-enter your location each time
- Language and region settings won't be saved
- Favorite menu items won't be stored
If You Disable Marketing Cookies:
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- Promotional offers may not be personalized
- You may still see ads, but they won't be targeted
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals automatically. However, you can use our cookie consent tool and the opt-out links provided above to control tracking and advertising cookies.
To enable DNT in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Send a "Do not track" request
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Ask websites not to track me
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send "Do not track" requests
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website or email if the changes are material
- Provide a summary of key changes on our website
- Give you the opportunity to review and accept updated cookie settings
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
11. Contact Us
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 207-348-6900
Address: 300 Goose Cove Rd, Deer Isle, ME 04627, USA
Business Hours: Monday-Friday: 9AM-6PM
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive guide to cookies and privacy
- Cookiepedia - Database of cookies and their purposes
- Your Online Choices - Information about online behavioral advertising
- Google Chrome Cookie Help
- Mozilla Firefox Cookie Help
- Safari Cookie Help
- Microsoft Edge Cookie Help
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our other policies:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
- Terms of Service - Rules and guidelines for using our website
- Refund Policy - Information about returns and refunds