Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Church's Chicken ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website chicken-churchs.click (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool or through your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, location, and other settings.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help with website functionality during your visit.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website and can only be read by our domain.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by other companies' services that we use on our website, such as analytics or advertising services.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Website Functionality

• Maintaining your session while you browse our site
• Remembering items in your shopping cart
• Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
• Enabling core website features to function properly

Performance Improvement

• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Optimizing website loading times
• Measuring website performance

User Experience Personalization

• Remembering your location for delivery estimates
• Storing your food preferences and dietary restrictions
• Maintaining your preferred restaurant location
• Customizing menu recommendations based on past orders

Analytics and Statistics

• Analyzing visitor behavior and site usage patterns
• Understanding which menu items are most popular
• Tracking conversion rates and order completion
• Generating reports on website traffic and demographics

Marketing and Advertising

• Showing relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Remarketing to previous visitors
• Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
• Personalizing promotional offers

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Church's Chicken	Maintains user session state	Session	Browser session
cart_contents	Church's Chicken	Stores shopping cart items	Persistent	30 days
user_location	Church's Chicken	Remembers delivery location	Persistent	90 days
csrf_token	Church's Chicken	Security protection against cross-site requests	Session	Browser session
cookieConsent	Church's Chicken	Stores cookie consent preferences	Persistent	1 year

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	Persistent	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users	Persistent	24 hours
_gat_UA-*	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	Persistent	1 minute
_gtag_UA_*	Google Analytics	Tracks page views and events	Persistent	2 years

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
preferred_restaurant	Church's Chicken	Remembers chosen restaurant location	Persistent	6 months
menu_preferences	Church's Chicken	Stores dietary preferences and favorites	Persistent	1 year
language_preference	Church's Chicken	Remembers language selection	Persistent	1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Tracks visits across websites for advertising	Persistent	90 days
fr	Facebook	Contains unique browser and user ID for advertising	Persistent	90 days
IDE	Google DoubleClick	Used for targeted advertising	Persistent	1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device. These partners help us provide better services and understand how our website is used.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. You can learn more about Google Analytics and privacy at: Google Privacy Policy

Facebook

We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads and create remarketing audiences. Facebook may use cookies to serve ads based on your visit to our website. Learn more at: Facebook Privacy Policy

Other Advertising Partners

We may work with other advertising networks and services that use cookies to show relevant ads. Each partner has their own privacy policy explaining how they handle data.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Duration Type	Description	Examples
Session	Deleted when browser is closed	PHPSESSID, csrf_token
24 hours	Expire after one day	_gid (Google Analytics)
30 days	Expire after one month	cart_contents
90 days	Expire after three months	user_location, _fbp
1 year	Expire after twelve months	cookieConsent, menu_preferences
2 years	Expire after twenty-four months	_ga (Google Analytics)

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Consumer Opt-Out

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing 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 website footer.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

Limited Functionality

• Your shopping cart may not save items between visits
• You'll need to re-enter your location for each visit
• Website preferences won't be remembered
• Some interactive features may not work

Degraded User Experience

• You may see less relevant content and offers
• The website may load more slowly
• You'll need to log in more frequently
• Menu recommendations won't be personalized

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 standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

However, you can use our cookie consent tool and browser settings to control tracking as described in this policy.

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. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

If we make significant changes, we may notify you through:

• A notice on our website
• Email notification if you're subscribed to our communications
• Updated cookie consent banner

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit these helpful resources:

• About Cookies - General information about cookies
• All About Cookies - How to manage cookies in different browsers
• ICO Cookie Guidance - UK Information Commissioner's guidance
• Cookie Policy - Template and guidance for cookie policies

You can also find browser-specific help pages:

• Chrome Cookie Help
• Firefox Cookie Help
• Safari Cookie Help
• Edge Cookie Help