Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 29, 2026 | Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Quick Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how churchchicks.world uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to churchchicks.world (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, why we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use. This policy applies to all users who visit our Website from the United States and anywhere else in the world.

We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website and services.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, 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-enabled device ("Device") when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, churchchicks.world) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the Website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the Website and when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our Website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded onto your Device. The next time you visit the Website using the same Device, the cookie file is recognized and our Website "remembers" information about your previous visit, such as your preferences, login status, and shopping cart contents (if applicable).

Cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, the personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your Device when you close your web browser. They are used to remember information as you navigate through a website during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your Device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies on our Website, including:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and other user interactions.
Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your Device beyond the scope of cookies.
Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and Device settings (such as screen resolution, fonts, and plugins) to create a unique identifier.
JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded on our Website pages that collect information about user behavior and website performance.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, parts of the Website will not work correctly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

3.2 Performance and Analytics 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 to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices to give you a personalized experience on our Website, such as remembering your location, language preferences, or any customizations you have made.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies help us deliver more relevant advertisements to you and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our Website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

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 and track sessions across multiple visits.	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 24-hour period.	Analytics	24 Hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent overloading of the analytics service.	Analytics	1 Minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads (AdSense)	Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using the services. Helps track conversions from Google Ads campaigns and measure ad effectiveness.	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. Tracks user behavior across websites for ad targeting purposes.	Advertising	3 Months
`_fbc`	Facebook (Meta)	Stores the last Facebook ad click event for the user and is used for conversion tracking and measuring the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns.	Advertising	3 Months
`cookieConsent`	churchchicks.world	Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not shown on every page visit. Records whether the user has accepted or declined specific cookie categories.	Essential	1 Year
`session_id`	churchchicks.world	Maintains the user's session state across page requests, enabling core website functionality such as maintaining login status and shopping cart contents during a single browsing session.	Essential	Session
`user_pref`	churchchicks.world	Stores user preferences such as language selection, location settings, and other customization choices to provide a personalized browsing experience on return visits.	Functional	6 Months
`cart_token`	churchchicks.world	Saves the contents of your online order or shopping cart so that items are not lost if you navigate away from the page or close your browser temporarily.	Functional	30 Days
`_hjSessionUser`	Hotjar	Set when a user first lands on a page. Used to persist the Hotjar User ID, which is unique to that site on the browser, ensuring that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site is attributed to the same user ID.	Analytics	1 Year
`_hjSession`	Hotjar	Holds current session data. Ensures that subsequent requests within the session window are attributed to the same session. Used for heatmap and session recording analytics.	Analytics	30 Minutes
`IDE`	Google DoubleClick	Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the Website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user.	Advertising	1 Year
`loc_data`	churchchicks.world	Stores the user's selected or detected location (city/state) to display relevant restaurant locations, menu items, and promotions available in their area.	Functional	90 Days

Note: The above list is not exhaustive. New cookies may be added or existing cookies may be updated from time to time. We will update this Cookie Policy whenever significant changes are made to our cookie usage. Please check this page periodically for updates.

5. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of important reasons, including:

To ensure our Website functions correctly: Essential cookies are necessary to enable you to navigate our Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas, completing online orders, and using interactive elements.
To analyze and improve our Website: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, which pages are most popular, and where users encounter problems, allowing us to continuously improve our online presence.
To remember your preferences: Functional cookies allow us to remember your choices (such as your preferred location, language, or order preferences) so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit.
To deliver relevant advertising: Advertising cookies help us show you promotions, deals, and advertisements that are relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
To ensure the security of our Website: Some cookies help us detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security threats to protect our customers and our business.
To comply with legal obligations: Certain cookies help us record your consent preferences in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the operation of these third-party cookies. The following third-party services may place cookies on your Device when you visit our Website:

Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. For more information about how Google uses data from cookies, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Ads / Google AdSense: Online advertising platform operated by Google LLC that enables targeted advertising across the web.
Google DoubleClick: An advertising technology service provided by Google that enables advertisers to buy, measure, and manage digital advertising.
Facebook / Meta Pixel: An analytics tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. that allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our Website.
Hotjar: A behavior analytics and user feedback service provided by Hotjar Ltd. that uses cookies to collect data about user interactions with our Website.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your data.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the Website to function). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Our 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 also access our cookie preference settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website to update your preferences.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when new cookies are being placed. The instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers are as follows:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Visit Chrome Cookie Settings Help.
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Visit Firefox Cookie Help.
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. Visit Safari Cookie Help.
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies. Visit Edge Cookie Help.
Opera: Preferences > Advanced > Cookies. Visit Opera Cookie Help.

Please note that if you use different devices to access our Website (e.g., your computer, smartphone, and tablet), you will need to ensure that each browser on each Device is configured to reflect your cookie preferences.

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific third-party cookie usage through the following tools and links:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data.
Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at Google Ad Settings or opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool.
Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences. You can also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool.
Hotjar Opt-Out: You can opt out of Hotjar's data collection by visiting Hotjar's Opt-Out Page.
General Ad Industry Opt-Out: Visit aboutads.info (Digital Advertising Alliance) or networkadvertising.org (Network Advertising Initiative) to opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple companies simultaneously.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to manage and disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our Website. The specific impacts depend on the type of cookies you disable:

Cookie Type	Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies	The Website may not function properly or at all. You may be unable to complete online orders, access secure areas, or use interactive features. Core functionality will be impaired.
Analytics Cookies	We will be unable to collect data about your visit to improve our Website. Your user experience will not be directly affected, but our ability to improve the Website based on user behavior data will be limited.
Functional Cookies	Your preferences (such as location, language, and order history) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our Website.
Advertising Cookies	You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. We will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns or track conversions from our advertisements.

Please note that disabling cookies does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements entirely — it simply means that the advertising you see may be less targeted to your interests and browsing behavior.

9. Your Privacy Rights Under US Law

Depending on your state of residence within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and cookie usage:

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, to request deletion of personal information, and to non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights. Advertising and tracking cookies may constitute "sharing" of personal data under the CPRA. You may opt out by using the tools described in Section 7 above or by contacting us directly.
Other US States: Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights regarding data access, deletion, correction, and opt-out from targeted advertising. Please contact us for more information about your specific rights.
Federal Protections: The FTC Act provides consumer protections against unfair or deceptive practices, including those related to online data collection and cookie usage.

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through 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 policy.

11. 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 using the information below:

Contact Information

Website: churchchicks.world
Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. If you are a California resident exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally 45 calendar days, with the possibility of a 45-day extension upon notice).

Related Policies: This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Website and services.