Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Slim Chickens ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at slim-chickens.top (the "Website"). This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, how you can manage them, and provides information about the cookies we use.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

For food service businesses like Slim Chickens, cookies are particularly important for managing online orders, delivery preferences, location-based services, and personalizing your dining experience.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, allowing websites to remember you and provide a more personalized experience.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help websites remember your actions during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help websites remember your preferences across multiple visits.
• First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website and can only be read by our site.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services we use, such as analytics or advertising platforms.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Slim Chickens uses cookies for several important purposes related to our food service operations:

• Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like shopping cart management, user authentication, and secure transactions
• Order Management: To remember your food preferences, delivery addresses, and order history for faster checkout
• Location Services: To provide accurate delivery estimates and find the nearest Slim Chickens location
• Performance Improvement: To analyze how visitors use our site and optimize loading times
• Personalization: To customize menu recommendations based on your dietary preferences and past orders
• Marketing: To show you relevant promotions and special offers for our food services
• Analytics: To understand customer behavior and improve our online ordering experience

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. They include:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Slim Chickens	Maintains user session and shopping cart data	Session	Browser session
cookieConsent	Slim Chickens	Stores cookie consent preferences	Persistent	1 year
csrf_token	Slim Chickens	Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery	Session	Browser session
load_balancer	Slim Chickens	Directs users to the appropriate server	Session	Browser session
user_location	Slim Chickens	Stores selected location for delivery estimates	Persistent	30 days

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by providing statistics on page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users and sessions	Persistent	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	Persistent	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to Analytics	Persistent	1 minute
_ga_[ID]	Google Analytics 4	Stores session state for GA4	Persistent	2 years
page_views	Slim Chickens	Tracks page view statistics	Session	Browser session

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
menu_preferences	Slim Chickens	Remembers dietary preferences and favorites	Persistent	6 months
delivery_address	Slim Chickens	Stores preferred delivery addresses	Persistent	1 year
language_pref	Slim Chickens	Remembers language selection	Persistent	1 year
order_history	Slim Chickens	Tracks recent orders for quick reordering	Persistent	90 days
ui_customization	Slim Chickens	Stores interface customization preferences	Persistent	1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Stores and tracks Facebook Pixel data	Persistent	3 months
_fbc	Facebook	Stores Facebook click identifier	Persistent	3 months
__Secure-1PAPISID	Google Ads	Builds advertising profile for targeted ads	Persistent	2 years
promotional_prefs	Slim Chickens	Tracks engagement with promotional content	Persistent	1 year
campaign_source	Slim Chickens	Identifies marketing campaign source	Persistent	30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on our website:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track and report on website usage statistics.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads and to create custom audiences for targeted advertising.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising purposes and remarketing to users who have visited our website.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Cookie Duration

The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on their type:

Duration	Cookie Examples	Purpose
Session (deleted when browser closes)	PHPSESSID, csrf_token	Essential functionality during your visit
1 minute	_gat	Rate limiting for analytics
24 hours	_gid	Daily analytics tracking
30 days	user_location, campaign_source	Location preferences and campaign tracking
90 days	order_history	Recent order history for quick reordering
6 months	menu_preferences	Dietary preferences and menu customization
1 year	cookieConsent, delivery_address	User preferences and settings
2 years	_ga, Google Ads cookies	Long-term analytics and advertising

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Google Ads: Google My Ad Center
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Industry Opt-out Page

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer or clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, you may experience:

• Online Ordering Issues: Your shopping cart may not function properly, and you may lose items when navigating between pages
• Login Problems: You may need to log in repeatedly during your session
• Lost Preferences: Your delivery addresses, dietary preferences, and menu favorites will not be saved
• Location Services: Delivery time estimates and nearest location features may not work
• Slower Experience: Pages may load more slowly without performance optimization cookies
• Generic Content: You'll see generic content instead of personalized menu recommendations
• Repeated Prompts: You may see the same promotional banners and consent notices repeatedly

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard way for websites to respond to DNT signals, and we do not respond to DNT signals at this time.

However, you can use our cookie consent tool to opt out of non-essential cookies, which provides similar privacy protection. You can also use the browser settings and opt-out links mentioned above to control tracking.

10. Updates to This 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 significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through a prominent notice on our website
• Send email notifications to registered users when appropriate
• Request new consent for significantly expanded cookie usage

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 indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Our customer service team is available during business hours to help with any cookie-related questions or to assist with managing your preferences.

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit these helpful resources:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: digitaladvertisingalliance.org
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: www.youronlinechoices.eu

You can also find browser-specific help pages:

• Chrome: Chrome Cookie Help
• Firefox: Firefox Cookie Help
• Safari: Safari Cookie Help
• Edge: Edge Cookie Help