Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dave's Hot Chicken's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to provide you with clear, transparent, and comprehensive information about how we collect, use, and manage cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at daveshot-cafe.click. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. Our practices comply with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair business practices.

We periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the website.

When you visit daveshot-cafe.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends this cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences and actions over time.

2.1 How Cookies Work

Cookies function through a simple request-and-response process between your browser and our web server:

  • First Visit: When you visit our website for the first time, our server places one or more cookies on your device.
  • Subsequent Visits: On your next visit, your browser automatically sends those cookies back to our server, identifying you as a returning visitor.
  • Data Storage: Cookies store small pieces of data such as session identifiers, user preferences, and anonymized tracking information.
  • Expiration: Each cookie has an expiration date — some expire when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).

2.2 Cookies vs. Similar Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been accessed or an email has been opened.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that stores data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when you close your browser session.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that identifies your device based on browser and device settings without relying on cookies.

For the purposes of this policy, all references to "cookies" include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Dave's Hot Chicken uses four primary categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and your choices regarding cookie consent may vary by category.

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of our website cannot function properly, and we cannot provide you with the services you request. These cookies do not require your consent under most applicable laws, as they are strictly necessary for the delivery of our online services.

Essential cookies on our website are used to:

  • Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
  • Remember items you have added to your online order or cart
  • Ensure the security of your browsing session
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Enable access to secure areas of our website

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect anonymized information about page views, time spent on pages, traffic sources, and other behavioral metrics. This data helps us improve our website's performance, content, and user experience.

We use Google Analytics, one of the most widely adopted web analytics services, to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. The data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our 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 website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies on our website are used to:

  • Remember your language and regional preferences
  • Remember your location for finding the nearest Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant
  • Enable embedded media such as videos and maps
  • Store your customization preferences for our menu display

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you based on your interests. They may be set through our website by our advertising partners. These cookies build a profile of your interests and allow targeted advertising to be shown to you on other websites.

We use Google Ads and may integrate with social media advertising platforms such as Facebook/Meta to serve relevant advertisements about our food, promotions, and services. If you do not allow advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less personalized to your interests.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on daveshot-cafe.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookieconsent_status daveshot-cafe.click Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on repeat visits. Essential 1 Year
PHPSESSID daveshot-cafe.click Maintains your user session across page requests, enabling features like the shopping cart and online ordering. Essential Session
csrftoken daveshot-cafe.click Security cookie that helps protect the website and users against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Essential 1 Year
cart_session daveshot-cafe.click Remembers the items you have added to your online order cart during your browsing session. Essential Session
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics reporting. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the 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 data collection on high-traffic websites to reduce server load. Analytics 1 Minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and store information about how visitors interact with the website. Analytics 2 Years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 Months
_fbp Facebook/Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 Months
fr Facebook/Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 Months
user_location daveshot-cafe.click Stores your location preference to display the nearest Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant and relevant regional menu information. Functional 30 Days
lang_preference daveshot-cafe.click Remembers your selected language and regional display preferences for a personalized browsing experience. Functional 1 Year
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, such as preferred language, and how many search results you wish to have shown per page (e.g., Google Maps). Functional 6 Months

Note: This table is updated periodically as we add or remove cookies from our website. The cookies listed above are representative of those currently in use.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to cookies set directly by Dave's Hot Chicken, our website may also include cookies set by third parties. These third-party cookies are placed by service providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms that we have integrated into our website to enhance its functionality or support our marketing activities.

Key third parties who may place cookies through our website include:

  • Google LLC – for analytics (Google Analytics), advertising (Google Ads), and mapping (Google Maps) services.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) – for social media integration and targeted advertising via the Facebook Pixel.
  • YouTube (Google LLC) – for embedded video content related to our food and promotions.

We do not control the cookies set by third parties, and their use is governed by each third party's own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing, restricting, or disabling cookies. Please be aware that restricting certain cookies may affect the functionality and your experience on our website.

6.1 Browser Cookie Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie settings in your browser's "Preferences," "Settings," or "Privacy" menu. Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit: support.mozilla.org
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Visit: support.apple.com
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions. Visit: support.microsoft.com
  • Opera: Go to Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Content Settings → Cookies.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of specific tracking and advertising cookies using the tools provided by the relevant third parties:

Service Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout Download and install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics.
Google Ads Personalization adssettings.google.com Manage your Google Ads personalization settings and opt out of interest-based advertising from Google.
Facebook/Meta Ads facebook.com/adpreferences Manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) optout.networkadvertising.org Opt out of targeted advertising from all NAI member companies using the NAI opt-out tool.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) optout.aboutads.info Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
Your Online Choices (EU) youronlinechoices.com Manage online behavioral advertising preferences from multiple advertising networks.

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage advertising cookies through your device's operating system settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking to manage app tracking permissions. You can also enable "Limit Ad Tracking" in Settings → Privacy → Advertising.
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings → Privacy → Ads to manage your advertising ID and opt out of ads personalization.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may have an impact on your experience when using our website. The following describes the potential effects of disabling each category of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, navigate between pages seamlessly, or access secure areas of our website. Your shopping cart contents may not be saved between page loads.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will no longer be able to track your usage patterns to improve our website's performance and content. This will not significantly affect your direct experience on our site, but it limits our ability to optimize our services for all users.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Personalization features such as saved location preferences, language settings, and customized menu displays will not be available. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit our website.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements from Dave's Hot Chicken on other websites, but these ads will not be tailored to your interests. Your overall number of advertisements will not decrease; they will simply be less relevant to your preferences and browsing history.

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: The right to request disclosure of the personal information we have collected about you, including information collected through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising. Advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, and our cookie practices are designed to be transparent, fair, and consistent with FTC guidance on online privacy and behavioral advertising.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately using the details below so that we may delete such information.

Our cookie practices comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and we take all reasonable steps to ensure that our website is not targeted at or accessible to children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a prominent notice on our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Dave's Hot Chicken — Contact Information

When contacting us regarding this Cookie Policy, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in your subject line to help us direct your request to the appropriate team member. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days, or within the timeframe required by applicable law where shorter response periods apply.