Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 17, 2025
Welcome to chickenchicko.com, the official website of Chicken Chicko. We take your privacy seriously and believe in being transparent about our use of cookies and related technologies. This document explains what cookies are, the types we use, how they benefit you, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember information about your visit. This could include language preferences, login status, or what you added to a shopping cart. Cookies enhance your user experience by making sites more functional and personalized.
There are two main types of cookies:
- Session cookies — Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
Cookies can also be categorized by who sets them:
- First-party cookies: Set by our website and used only by us.
- Third-party cookies: Set by services integrated into our site, such as video platforms or analytics tools.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies to help you understand their purpose:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These enable core functionality like page navigation, account login, and secure access. Without them, the website cannot function properly.
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand user behavior through tools like Google Analytics. For example, they let us see which pages are most visited or where users drop off during their visit.
- Functionality Cookies: These remember your settings, such as preferred language, region, or visual theme. They make repeat visits more convenient and personalized.
Important: We do not use cookies for the following:
- Cross-site behavioral tracking
- Targeted advertising
- Collecting sensitive data without explicit user consent
3. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies allow us to deliver a smoother, more tailored experience. They ensure that the site loads correctly, remembers your preferences, and provides content relevant to your interests.
Here’s how cookies improve your experience:
- Ensure site consistency across different devices and browsers
- Speed up navigation by storing layout and content preferences
- Reduce the need to re-enter information during forms or logins
- Track and fix errors more efficiently by analyzing user paths
- Enhance accessibility features (e.g., font size, contrast settings)
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Modern browsers give you control over cookie behavior. You can:
- Block or delete specific cookies
- Clear all stored data
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored
- Disable third-party cookies only
To maintain the best experience, we recommend enabling at least essential and functionality cookies. Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser’s help section or settings panel.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We may include third-party tools on our pages. These tools (e.g., embedded YouTube videos, external analytics) may store their own cookies to function effectively.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage stats, traffic sources, and browser types to help us optimize site content.
- YouTube: Stores cookies to remember playback settings and measure engagement when you watch embedded videos.
We do not access or control these cookies. Refer to the third parties’ privacy policies for detailed information about their use of data.
6. Data Protection and Transparency
Your privacy is our priority. We collect data only to improve functionality and never sell or share personal information with unauthorized parties. Our cookie policy aligns with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) — applicable to EU residents
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) — applicable to California users
We implement data anonymization where possible and allow users to opt out of any non-essential data collection.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We periodically review this policy to ensure compliance with new regulations and technical standards. The latest version is always available on this page. If there are major updates, we’ll provide a clear notification on the homepage.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions, feedback, or want to file a cookie-related request, please reach out to us at:
📧 support@chickenchicko.com
📌 Or visit the "Contact" section on our homepage.
We are committed to transparency and to offering a respectful, user-first experience. Thank you for being part of the Chicken Chicko community.