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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dave's Hot Chicken ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at daveshotchicken-eat.rest and explains what cookies are, how we use them, your rights regarding cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable, as well as the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) governing consumer protection.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can reach us at:

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-connected device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance the user experience, and provide information to website owners and third-party service providers.

When you visit daveshotchicken-eat.rest, our servers may automatically place cookies on your browser. These cookies allow our website to recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and gather analytical data about how you interact with our site.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

Each time you visit a website, your browser sends a request to the web server. The server responds by delivering the requested web page along with one or more cookies, which your browser stores locally on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser automatically sends those stored cookies back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and tailor your experience accordingly.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the cookie
  • The value of the cookie (which may include a unique identifier)
  • The domain that set the cookie
  • An expiry date (after which the cookie is automatically deleted)
  • A path indicating which parts of the website the cookie applies to

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Dave's Hot Chicken when you visit daveshotchicken-eat.rest. They are used to improve your experience on our website.

Third-party cookies are set by external service providers (such as Google or Meta/Facebook) whose content or services are embedded on our pages. These third parties may use cookies to track your online activity across multiple websites for advertising and analytics purposes.

2.3 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They are typically used to maintain your session while you navigate through a website.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period (as defined in each cookie) or until you manually delete them. They help our website remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on daveshotchicken-eat.rest:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, our site cannot function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic website functionality. Essential cookies do not require your consent under most applicable laws, as they are strictly required for the delivery of our services.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our site:

  • Maintain your session as you move between pages
  • Remember items in your online order or reservation request
  • Ensure the security of our web forms
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure the number of visitors, identify which pages are most popular, track how users navigate through the site, and identify any errors. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of daveshotchicken-eat.rest.

We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect statistical data about website usage. The data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not directly identify individual visitors.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, location, or accessibility settings) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.

Examples of what functional cookies do on our site:

  • Remember your location to show relevant restaurant information
  • Store your menu preferences and dietary preferences
  • Remember whether you have previously been asked to fill in a survey

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.

We use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) and may use Meta/Facebook Pixel to serve targeted advertising. These cookies track your visits to our website and may share this data with third-party advertisers to serve you relevant ads on other websites and platforms.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, the sharing of personal information via advertising cookies with third parties may qualify as a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such activities. Please see Section 6 of this policy for more information.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides details about the specific cookies used on daveshotchicken-eat.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookieconsent_status Dave's Hot Chicken Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not displayed on every visit. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Dave's Hot Chicken Maintains the user's session state across page requests, enabling seamless navigation through the website. Essential Session
_csrf_token Dave's Hot Chicken Protects users against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying form submissions. Essential Session
user_location Dave's Hot Chicken Remembers the user's preferred location to display relevant restaurant and menu information. Functional 30 days
user_preferences Dave's Hot Chicken Stores user preferences such as spice level preferences and dietary requirements for a personalized experience. Functional 90 days
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use our website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use our website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gat_UA-XXXXXXX Google Analytics A variation of the _gat cookie used to throttle request rates when using Google Tag Manager. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Meta/Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
fr Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination. Advertising 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report website user actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's advertisements. Advertising 13 months
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertising. Advertising 6 months

Note: Cookie durations and specific cookies may change as we update our website and third-party services. This table is reviewed and updated periodically.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block certain types of cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

5.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

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

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: 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: Manage or opt out of Google's use of cookies for ad personalization via Google's Ads Settings.
    https://adssettings.google.com
  • Meta / Facebook Ads Preferences: Manage your ad preferences on Facebook through your account settings.
    https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA's opt-out tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
    https://optout.aboutads.info
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI's opt-out tool to opt out of targeted advertising.
    https://optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Your Ad Choices (for mobile devices): On iOS, go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking. On Android, go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.

5.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit daveshotchicken-eat.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may have the following impacts on your experience at daveshotchicken-eat.rest:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: If you disable essential cookies, our website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, access certain pages, or submit forms. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to monitor website performance or identify issues that may affect your experience. This does not directly impact your ability to use the site, but it limits our ability to improve it.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: If you disable functional cookies, our website will not be able to remember your preferences (such as your location or dietary preferences), and you may need to re-enter this information each time you visit.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. You will not be opted out of advertising altogether — you will simply see generic, non-personalized ads.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights regarding the personal information we collect through cookies and similar technologies. These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell or share.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. Sharing data via advertising and analytics cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise this right, you may use the opt-out tools listed in Section 5.2 above, or contact us directly at [email protected].
  • Right to Correct: Under the CPRA, you have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools and browser settings described in Section 5 to manage your tracking preferences.

9. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website at daveshotchicken-eat.rest is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information through the use of cookies or other means, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information in accordance with applicable law, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or our business practices. 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 are using cookies.

If we make material changes to this policy, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by sending a notification to the email address associated with your account (if applicable).

Your continued use of daveshotchicken-eat.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Dave's Hot Chicken

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 20, 2026. All rights reserved. Dave's Hot Chicken operates in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable.