Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies when you visit our website slim-chickens.click (the "Service") operated by Slim Chickens ("us", "we", or "our").

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We use cookies to provide you with a better, faster, and safer experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our website, and improve our food ordering and delivery services.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies contain information about your use of our website and can help us recognize you when you return. They enable us to remember your preferences, such as your location for delivery estimation, your favorite menu items, and your shopping cart contents.

Types of Cookies by Duration

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us remember what you're doing as you navigate between pages.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.

Types of Cookies by Origin

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (slim-chickens.click) to provide core functionality.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by other companies (like Google Analytics or Facebook) to provide additional services.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons related to our food service business:

• Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like online ordering, cart management, and user authentication
• Location Services: To remember your delivery location and provide accurate delivery time estimates
• Order Management: To maintain your shopping cart contents between browsing sessions
• User Preferences: To remember your dietary preferences, favorite items, and customization choices
• Performance Optimization: To analyze how our website performs and identify areas for improvement
• Security: To protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
• Marketing: To show you relevant promotions and special offers for our menu items

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into four main types based on their purpose:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our menu presentation and ordering process.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your dietary preferences, language settings, and previously viewed menu items.

4.4 Targeting and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They help us show you promotions for menu items you might be interested in.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party partners to provide enhanced functionality and marketing services. These partners may set their own cookies when you visit our website.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and understand user behavior. This helps us optimize our menu presentation and improve the ordering experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions anonymously.

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

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads and create custom audiences for our marketing campaigns. This helps us show relevant promotions to people interested in our food.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to display advertisements about our restaurant and menu items. Google may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your interests.

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

6. Cookie Duration

The length of time cookies remain on your device varies depending on their purpose:

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

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

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

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer or by revisiting this page.

7.2 Browser Settings

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

7.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these direct links:

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

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:

Essential Cookie Restrictions

• Unable to maintain items in your shopping cart between page visits
• Difficulty placing online orders or completing checkout process
• Cannot stay logged into your account
• Location-based delivery estimates may not work properly
• Security features may be compromised

Functional Cookie Restrictions

• Website won't remember your dietary preferences or restrictions
• Cannot save favorite menu items for quick reordering
• Language preferences won't be maintained
• Previous order history won't be accessible

Analytics Cookie Restrictions

• We cannot improve our website based on user behavior data
• Menu optimization and user experience improvements may be limited
• Performance monitoring capabilities will be reduced

Marketing Cookie Restrictions

• You may see less relevant advertisements for our restaurant
• Special offers and promotions may not be personalized
• Social media integration features may not work properly

9. Do Not Track Signals

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

At this time, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers. However, you can control cookies and tracking through the various methods described in this policy, including our cookie consent tool and browser settings.

We are committed to respecting your privacy preferences and will continue to monitor industry developments regarding Do Not Track standards.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Provide notice on our website homepage
• Send email notifications to registered users (if applicable)
• Request renewed consent for new cookie categories if required

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/
• Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/

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