Cookie Policy

Learn how Church's Chicken uses cookies to enhance your dining and ordering experience

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Church's Chicken ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website churchschicks.top (the "Website"). This policy provides you with clear information about what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

Important: If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser to refuse cookies or stop using our Website. However, please note that some features of our Website may not function properly without cookies.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our Website, our server sends a cookie to your device. Your device stores the cookie in a file located inside your web browser. The cookie allows our Website to recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences and actions over time.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help our Website remember what you did on previous pages within the same browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are stored until they expire or you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple browsing sessions.

2.3 Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by our Website and can only be read by us.
  • Third-party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. For example, if our Website includes content from a third-party service like Google Analytics, that service may set its own cookies.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons that enhance your experience on our Website:

3.1 Essential Website Functionality

Some cookies are essential for our Website to function properly. These cookies enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your location for delivery estimates.

3.2 Food Service Optimization

As a restaurant chain, we use cookies to:

  • Remember items in your shopping cart across sessions
  • Store your preferred location for accurate delivery times and menu availability
  • Remember your dietary preferences and past orders to suggest similar items
  • Maintain your login status for online ordering
  • Optimize restaurant operations based on popular menu items and peak ordering times

3.3 Performance Improvement

We use performance cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website. This helps us identify areas for improvement and ensure our Website loads quickly and functions smoothly.

3.4 User Experience Personalization

Functionality cookies help us provide you with a personalized experience by remembering your preferences such as language selection, font size, and other customizable features.

3.5 Analytics and Statistics

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how our Website is used. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on our site, and where visitors come from.

3.6 Marketing and Advertising

Marketing cookies help us show you relevant advertisements both on our Website and on other websites you visit. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

The following tables provide detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our Website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Church's Chicken Maintains user session state across page requests Session Browser session
csrf_token Church's Chicken Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session Browser session
cart_session Church's Chicken Stores shopping cart contents and preferences Persistent 7 days
user_location Church's Chicken Remembers selected restaurant location for delivery Persistent 30 days
cookieConsent Church's Chicken Stores your cookie consent preferences Persistent 1 year

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and sessions Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users over 24 hours Persistent 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate to prevent spam Persistent 1 minute
_dc_gtm Google Tag Manager Controls loading of Google Analytics script Session Browser session
page_views Church's Chicken Tracks page views for internal analytics Persistent 30 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
preferred_language Church's Chicken Remembers your language preference Persistent 1 year
menu_preferences Church's Chicken Stores dietary preferences and favorite items Persistent 90 days
order_history Church's Chicken Remembers recent orders for quick reordering Persistent 6 months
ui_preferences Church's Chicken Stores interface customization settings Persistent 1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Tracks conversions and enables Facebook advertising Persistent 90 days
_gcl_au Google Ads Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads Persistent 90 days
remarketing_tag Church's Chicken Enables remarketing to previous website visitors Persistent 30 days
ad_clicks Various Partners Tracks advertising campaign effectiveness Persistent 7 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website uses services provided by third parties, which may set their own cookies on your device. We do not have control over these third-party cookies. Here are the main third-party services we use:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show relevant advertisements to people who have visited our Website. You can learn more about Facebook's data practices at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

5.3 Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing. Google may use cookies to show you relevant advertisements based on your previous visits to our Website. You can learn more at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

6.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Examples include:

  • Session management cookies (PHPSESSID)
  • Security tokens (csrf_token)
  • Temporary shopping cart data

6.2 Persistent Cookies Lifespan Table

Duration Cookie Examples Purpose
1 minute _gat (Google Analytics throttle) Rate limiting
24 hours _gid (Google Analytics) Daily user tracking
7 days cart_session, ad_clicks Short-term preferences
30 days user_location, page_views, remarketing_tag Medium-term functionality
90 days menu_preferences, _fbp, _gcl_au User preferences, advertising
6 months order_history Order convenience
1 year preferred_language, ui_preferences, cookieConsent Long-term preferences
2 years _ga (Google Analytics) User analytics

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on your device:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To manage existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
  5. Adjust your cookie preferences as desired
  6. Click "Save Changes"

Safari

  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar and select "Preferences"
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preference
  4. Click "Manage Website Data" to see and remove specific cookies
  5. Click "Done" to save your changes

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu (...) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left panel
  4. Click "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your cookie handling preferences
  6. Use "See all cookies and site data" to manage specific cookies

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you'll see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can:

  • Accept all cookies by clicking "Accept All"
  • Reject non-essential cookies by clicking "Reject All"
  • Customize your preferences by clicking "Customize"

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to decline cookies, please note that doing so may impact your experience on our Website:

Features that may not work without cookies:

  • Shopping Cart: Items may not stay in your cart between sessions
  • Location Services: You may need to select your location repeatedly
  • Order History: We cannot remember your previous orders for quick reordering
  • Preferences: Language and interface settings will reset each visit
  • Login Status: You may be logged out more frequently
  • Personalization: Menu recommendations will not be personalized
  • Performance: The website may load slower without optimization cookies

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track the user. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to interpret DNT signals.

Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals automatically. However, you can control tracking through your cookie preferences as described in Section 7 of this policy. We respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use our cookie consent tool to manage your tracking preferences.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through a prominent notice on our Website
  • Send email notifications to registered users when materially significant changes occur
  • Request renewed consent for new types of cookies when required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Church's Chicken Privacy Team

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 212-219-0764

Address: 265 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012, USA

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent matters, please call us directly.

12. More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

12.1 Educational Resources

12.2 Browser Help Pages

Remember: This Cookie Policy is part of our overall commitment to transparency and your privacy rights. We believe in empowering you with information and choices about how your data is used when you enjoy Church's Chicken online.