Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 29, 2026 | Effective Date: March 29, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to churchchicks.top ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable United States 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.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, churchchicks.top) are 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, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded to your device. This cookie file contains a unique identifier that allows our server to recognize your browser each time you return. The information stored in cookies helps us to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you navigate through our website
- Analyze traffic patterns and improve our services
- Deliver personalized content and advertisements
- Ensure the security of your browsing experience
- Provide our food ordering and menu browsing features effectively
2.2 Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time after your browser is closed. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
3. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small electronic files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to count users who have visited certain pages or opened emails.
- Local Storage: A feature in modern browsers that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in our website that collect information about your browsing behavior.
- Device Fingerprinting: A method of collecting information about your device's configuration to identify and track your device across different websites.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on churchchicks.top. Below is a detailed description of each type:
4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
Essential cookies enable core functionality such as:
- Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages
- Remembering items in your online food order or cart
- Ensuring the security of transactions
- Load balancing to ensure the website performs well during high traffic periods
- Enabling you to log in and access secure areas of the website
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about pages visited, time spent on pages, errors encountered, and how visitors arrived at the website. This information is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not directly identify individuals. We use this data to improve website performance and user experience.
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze website traffic data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user behavior on our website and generates statistical reports about website usage.
4.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies can remember your language preference, your location for finding nearby restaurant locations, or your food customization preferences. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
4.4 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. We use Google Ads and similar platforms to run targeted advertising campaigns.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on churchchicks.top:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and track visits across sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to identify a user session. Used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website on a daily basis. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate and limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. Helps maintain performance by reducing the frequency of data collection. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Tracks conversions after clicking on Google Ads advertisements. | Advertising | 3 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects information about user navigation and interaction with website content. | Analytics | 2 years |
_fbp |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for ad measurement and targeting. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
churchchicks.top | Essential cookie used to maintain your session as you browse the website. Keeps you logged in and preserves your food order preferences. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
churchchicks.top | Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Essential for protecting form submissions on our website. | Essential | Session |
user_prefs |
churchchicks.top | Stores your website preferences such as language settings, location for finding nearby restaurants, and food order customizations. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
churchchicks.top | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not need to ask for your consent every time you visit the website. | Essential | 1 year |
cart_data |
churchchicks.top | Stores items you have added to your food order cart so that they are preserved if you navigate away from the ordering page. | Functional | 7 days |
location_pref |
churchchicks.top | Remembers your preferred restaurant location so we can show you relevant menu items, pricing, and promotions for your area. | Functional | 30 days |
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and to deliver advertisements on and through our website. These third-party service providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of such information.
6.1 Google
We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services on our website. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect data about your visits to our website and other websites. This information is used to compile reports and to help us improve our website. Google's use of data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
6.2 Meta (Facebook)
We may use the Facebook Pixel on our website to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This allows us to see what actions people take after seeing our ads. Meta's use of data is governed by Meta's Data Policy.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies on exit. Learn More |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can manage cookie settings and view stored cookies. Learn More |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies or prevent cross-site tracking. Learn More |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and Site Permissions. You can block third-party cookies or all cookies. Learn More |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies. You can manage how cookies are handled. Learn More |
7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data.
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google advertising preferences at Google Ad Settings.
- Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies at AboutAds.info.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of targeted advertising at NAI Opt-Out Tool.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, please be aware that some parts of our website may not function properly or may not be accessible at all. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Critical website features will not work. You will not be able to place food orders, maintain your shopping cart, log into your account, or use secure features of the website. These cookies cannot be disabled through our website. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we may have difficulty identifying and fixing problems, and we will have limited ability to improve the user experience based on usage data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | You may not be able to save your preferences, such as your preferred restaurant location, language settings, or food customization preferences. You may need to re-enter this information every time you visit the website. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements more frequently, and we will have a reduced ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. |
9. Your Privacy Rights Under US Law
Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies:
9.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- The right to know what personal information is collected about you
- The right to delete your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below.
9.2 Other US States
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may also have similar rights. We are committed to honoring applicable state privacy laws. Please contact us to learn more about your specific rights based on your state of residence.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason we determine is necessary or appropriate. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Your continued use of churchchicks.top after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the changes, please stop using our website and, where applicable, update your cookie preferences.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and other tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:
Contact Information
| Website: | churchchicks.top |
|---|---|
| Email: | [email protected] |
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For requests related to your California privacy rights, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.