Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 8, 2026 | Effective Date: May 8, 2026

Quick Summary: Dave's Hot Chicken uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on daves.rest to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Dave's Hot Chicken ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use on our website daves.rest, 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 additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act).

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us 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-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently, as well as to provide tracking and analytical information.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you are visiting and are delivered to your browser. Your browser stores cookies and sends them back to the originating server each time you revisit a page. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or items in your shopping cart.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit daves.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. The browser stores this small text file on your device. The next time you visit our site, your browser sends that cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and personalize your experience accordingly.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies) or by third parties, such as analytics providers and advertising networks (known as third-party cookies). Both types may be used on our website.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to keep you logged in during a single browsing session or to remember items you have added to an online order.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They allow our website to recognize you when you return and remember your preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Dave's Hot Chicken uses the following categories of cookies on daves.rest:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, core features such as page navigation, secure access, and online ordering would not function properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled through our cookie consent tools, as they are strictly required for the website to function.

Examples of what these cookies do:

Enable you to navigate between pages without losing information
Remember items in your online order or cart
Maintain security during your session
Load the website correctly on your device

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages they visit most often and whether they receive error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies help us understand and improve the performance of our site.

We use Google Analytics to collect this data. Google Analytics uses cookies to compile reports and to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. For more information on how Google uses this data, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your location, language preferences, or your preferred menu items. They also enable enhanced features and personalization. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising / Marketing 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. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit daves.rest:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads.	Advertising	3 months
`_fbp`	Meta (Facebook)	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites.	Advertising	3 months
`_fbc`	Meta (Facebook)	Stores the last visit with a Facebook ad click. Used to track conversions from Facebook Ads.	Advertising	3 months
`cookieconsent_status`	daves.rest	Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not repeatedly displayed on subsequent visits.	Essential	1 year
`PHPSESSID`	daves.rest	Preserves user session state across page requests. Required for maintaining session data such as orders and form submissions.	Essential	Session
`location_pref`	daves.rest	Remembers the user's selected restaurant location so they do not need to re-select it on each visit.	Functional	30 days
`menu_pref`	daves.rest	Stores user's menu preferences or dietary filter selections to improve the browsing experience on return visits.	Functional	30 days
`cart_token`	daves.rest	Maintains the integrity and contents of the user's online food order during their session and between visits.	Essential	7 days
`__utmz`	Google Analytics (Legacy)	Collects data on where the visitor came from, what search engine was used, what link was clicked, and what search term was used.	Analytics	6 months

Note: The cookie list above may be updated periodically as we add or remove third-party services. We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website, deliver advertisements on and through our website, and so on. These third-party services include, but may not be limited to:

Google LLC — for Google Analytics and Google Ads tracking
Meta Platforms, Inc. — for Facebook Pixel advertising and conversion tracking
Online ordering platforms — for processing food orders placed through our website

Please note that we do not control the cookies placed by third parties. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being placed. The methods for doing this vary depending on your browser. Follow the links below for instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers:

Please be aware that if you disable cookies through your browser settings, some parts of our website may not function properly. See Section 8 for more details on the impact of disabling cookies.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also use the opt-out tools provided directly by our third-party service providers:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Meta (Facebook) Ads: You can control your ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Preferences page or by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Visit the NAI Opt-Out Page to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit optout.aboutads.info to learn more about interest-based advertising and how to opt out.

6.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

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

7. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, 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 know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of your personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Right to Correct: The right to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Limit Use: 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 10 of this policy.

Additionally, the FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including in relation to the collection and use of consumer data. We are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal and state privacy laws.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or block cookies, doing so may affect your experience on daves.rest. Below is a summary of the potential impact by cookie type:

Cookie Type	Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies	The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, navigate between pages, or access secure features. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Analytics Cookies	We will not be able to collect aggregated information about how you use our website. This does not affect your ability to use the site, but reduces our ability to improve it.
Functional Cookies	Your preferences (such as saved location or menu filters) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter this information each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies	You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see ads for Dave's Hot Chicken less frequently, or they may not match your preferences.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or through other appropriate means.

10. 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 reach out to us:

Dave's Hot Chicken — Contact Information

Business Name: Dave's Hot Chicken
Website: daves.rest
Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Effective Date of This Cookie Policy: May 8, 2026
This Cookie Policy applies to all users of daves.rest and is governed by the laws of the United States, including applicable federal statutes and state privacy laws.