Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dave's Hot Chicken ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website daveshotchickengo.digital (the "Website") and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair business practices.
By accessing and using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you may adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. These files are stored by your web browser and contain information that can be read by the website that placed them. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are typically called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website you are visiting, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our Website, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie locally. The next time you visit our Website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, which allows us to recognize you and remember your preferences. Cookies help us:
- Recognize your device when you return to our Website
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our Website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Deliver relevant advertising content
- Analyze Website performance and traffic patterns
2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies on our Website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track user activity and gather statistics about website usage.
- Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your device beyond the expiration of a session.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when your browser session ends.
- JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your interactions with our Website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several different categories of cookies on our Website. Each category serves a specific purpose and has different implications for your privacy and browsing experience.
3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the Website or certain services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around our Website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Website and will not be able to monitor its performance.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. Functional cookies help us remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide more personalized features.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on daveshotchickengo.digital, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | Analytics | 2 Years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to distinguish individual users. It stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. | Analytics | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. It is set to expire after 1 minute. | Analytics | 1 Minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | This cookie is used by Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to store and track conversions. It helps Google measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by tracking how users interact with ads before visiting the website. | Advertising | 90 Days |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | This cookie is used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. It helps Facebook identify browsers for the purpose of providing advertising and site analytics services. | Advertising | 90 Days |
cookieconsent_status |
Dave's Hot Chicken | This cookie stores your cookie consent preferences, so we know whether or not you have accepted or declined cookies on this website. | Essential | 1 Year |
PHPSESSID |
Dave's Hot Chicken | This is a session cookie generated by PHP-based applications. This is a general-purpose identifier used to manage user session variables. It is a randomly generated number and the way it is used can be site-specific. | Essential | Session |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and identify unique user sessions. This cookie stores information about how visitors use the website and helps in creating analytics reports. | Analytics | 2 Years |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | This cookie is used by Google's DoubleClick service to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. | Advertising | 1 Year |
user_preferences |
Dave's Hot Chicken | This cookie stores user preferences such as language settings, location preferences, and selected menu options to provide a personalized browsing experience. | Functional | 6 Months |
cart_session |
Dave's Hot Chicken | This cookie maintains the contents of your online order or shopping cart, ensuring that your selected items are retained as you browse the Website. | Essential | Session |
location_data |
Dave's Hot Chicken | Stores your preferred restaurant location or delivery address so that relevant menu items, pricing, and availability information can be displayed for your area. | Functional | 30 Days |
Note: This table may not represent a complete and exhaustive list of all cookies used on our Website. The cookies used may change over time as we update our Website and services. We will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We use several third-party services on our Website that may place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties.
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Website, what pages they visit, and what other websites they used prior to visiting. We use this information to improve our Website and services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to your device, not your name or other identifying information.
For more information about how Google uses data collected through our Website, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5.2 Google Ads
We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and help us measure the return on investment of our advertising campaigns. This allows us to see which ads led to purchases or other valuable customer actions.
5.3 Facebook (Meta) Pixel
We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns, understand the actions people take on our Website, and deliver targeted ads to people who have visited our Website. For more information about Facebook's data practices, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through several methods described below. Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our Website may not function correctly or may become unavailable to you.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari (Mac): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools to limit tracking by specific third-party services:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google ads by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook Ad Preferences: You can control Facebook ad preferences by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: US residents can opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (EU/EEA): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our Website via a mobile device, you may also control interest-based advertising through your device settings:
- iOS Devices: Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track." You can also go to Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising and enable "Limit Ad Tracking."
- Android Devices: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience on our Website. The specific impacts depend on which types of cookies you disable:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The Website may not function properly. Core features such as shopping cart functionality, user authentication, and form submissions may be unavailable. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track Website performance and analyze how users interact with our pages. This may affect our ability to improve Website functionality and content, though it will not directly impact your user experience. |
| Functional Cookies | Personalized features such as saved preferences, remembered location settings, and customized content may not be available. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see repeated or irrelevant ads more frequently. This does not affect your ability to use our Website or order food. |
8. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Some cookies and tracking technologies may constitute the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You have the right to:
- Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: Request that we do not sell or share your personal information collected through cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
- Know: Request information about the categories of personal information collected, the purposes for which it is used, and with whom it is shared.
- Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
- Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10 of this policy. We will respond to verified consumer requests within 45 days as required by applicable California law.
9. Updates to This Cookie 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 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 how we use cookies and related technologies.
If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our Website or by other means as required by applicable law. Your continued use of our Website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us using the following information:
Dave's Hot Chicken
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: daveshotchickengo.digital
We are committed to resolving any concerns or complaints about our use of cookies and your personal information in a timely and transparent manner. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your applicable state or federal regulatory authority, including the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) for California residents or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for general consumer protection matters.
Effective Date: This Cookie Policy is effective as of June 26, 2026. By using daveshotchickengo.digital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.