Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dave's Hot Chicken ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website cafe-daveshotchicken.click (the "Website"), what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or disable them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and other relevant consumer protection regulations. If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us at any time using the details provided at the end of this document.

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 by website operators to make their websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies are set by the website you visit (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that are embedded in the website (known as "third-party cookies"). Cookies are not harmful programs — they cannot execute code or deliver viruses. However, they do store information about your browsing activity, which is why it is important for us to be transparent about how we use them.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

• The name of the server the cookie was sent from
• The lifetime of the cookie (how long it will remain active on your device)
• A value — usually a randomly generated unique number

Beyond cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects, and session storage. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our Website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the server to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visit — such as your language preferences, items you placed in a shopping cart, or whether you have previously accepted our cookie policy.

Cookies can be classified in two ways based on their duration:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to track your activities during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time (defined by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Our Website uses four main categories of cookies. Below is a detailed explanation of each type and the purpose they serve.

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. Without them, certain parts of the Website would not function properly. Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary to deliver the service you have requested. They are typically used to:

• Remember items in your order or shopping cart
• Authenticate you when you log in to a secure area
• Ensure the security of your browsing session
• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Enable load balancing to ensure the Website runs smoothly

4.2 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 understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors navigate the site, and whether they encounter any error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4.3 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 pages. These cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, your location, or any customizations you have made) and provide enhanced, more personal features. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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 such as Google Ads and social media platforms such as Facebook/Meta with the website operator's permission. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, sharing data through advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such practices. Please see Section 7 of this policy for more information.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our Website, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Note: The cookies listed above are representative of what may be active on our Website. Third-party cookies may change without notice as service providers update their technologies. We endeavor to keep this table as current as possible.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review. We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for their content. The key third-party services we use include:

• Google Analytics & Google Ads (Google LLC): We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google may also use the data collected to personalize ads across its ad network. For more information, visit Google Privacy Policy.
• Facebook / Meta Platforms, Inc.: We use the Facebook Pixel to measure, optimize, and build audiences for our advertising campaigns. Facebook may use this data to show you relevant ads on the Facebook and Instagram platforms. For more information, visit Meta Privacy Policy.
• Online Ordering and Payment Processors: If our Website integrates with third-party online ordering platforms or payment gateways, those services may also set cookies on your device. Please refer to those services' own privacy and cookie policies for details.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

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

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, 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 accessing our cookie settings tool on the Website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. The following links provide instructions for the most commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Website, and some features may not work as intended.

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

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

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
• Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Visit https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Visit https://optout.aboutads.info/ to opt out of behavioral advertising from DAA participating companies.
• Your Privacy Choices (California Residents): California residents may exercise their right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, including through advertising cookies, by contacting us at the details provided below or by using our "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on the Website.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our Website. Specifically:

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for interpreting DNT signals. As a result, our Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 7 of this policy to limit tracking.

We will continue to monitor developments around DNT standards and update this policy accordingly.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). With respect to cookies and data collected through tracking technologies, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect through cookies and how it is used and shared.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected about you through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, which may include data shared with advertising partners through cookies.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Where applicable, you have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below, or use the designated "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our Website.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our data 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 email or a prominent notice on our Website.

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 to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

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