Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dave's Hot Chicken's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website daves-hotchicken.click, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring you have control over your personal information.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and the way we handle your personal data. By accessing or using daves-hotchicken.click, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

Dave's Hot Chicken operates this website to serve our customers with information about our menu, locations, promotions, and online ordering options. As part of delivering this digital experience, we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website functions correctly, improve user experience, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

When you visit daves-hotchicken.click, our web server sends a cookie to your device, which is then stored in your browser or on your device's hard drive. Every time you return to our website or navigate between pages, your browser sends these cookies back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Cookies cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your computer. They are unique to your browser and device, and can only be read by the website that issued them (with certain exceptions for third-party cookies).

2.1 How Cookies Work

There are two main categories of cookies based on who sets them:

• First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by daves-hotchicken.click. They are used to remember your preferences, keep you logged into your account, and improve your overall experience on our website.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by external services and partners that we use to enhance our website functionality, analyze usage, and deliver targeted advertising. Examples include Google Analytics and advertising platforms.

Cookies can also be categorized by their duration:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website, such as keeping items in your shopping cart.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Dave's Hot Chicken uses four main categories of cookies on daves-hotchicken.click. Below is a detailed explanation of each type and the purposes they serve.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of our website would not work, and you would not be able to use core services such as online ordering, account login, or navigating securely through our site.

These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information about you, and they cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools. You may be able to disable them through your browser settings, but this may significantly affect your ability to use our website.

Essential cookies are used to:

• Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
• Remember items you have added to your cart or order
• Enable secure login and account access
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements
• Prevent fraudulent activity and protect our website's security

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and functionality of daves-hotchicken.click to provide a better experience for our users.

We use Google Analytics to gather information such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, where visitors come from, and what devices they use to access our site. All data collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and does not identify any individual user.

Analytics cookies are used to:

• Count the number of visitors to our website
• Track how visitors move through our website
• Identify the most popular pages and content
• Understand where our website traffic originates
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Identify technical issues and areas for improvement

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our site. These cookies remember choices you make when you use our website, such as your preferred language, location, or other customization settings.

Functional cookies are used to:

• Remember your location to show you nearby Dave's Hot Chicken restaurant locations
• Remember your ordering preferences for faster checkout
• Customize content based on your previous interactions with our site
• Enable social media features such as sharing buttons
• Support live chat and customer service tools

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be 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 with our permission.

We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook), to serve targeted advertisements to users who have previously visited our website or expressed interest in our products. This practice is commonly known as "remarketing" or "retargeting."

Advertising cookies are used to:

• Deliver advertisements relevant to your interests across different websites and platforms
• Limit the frequency of advertisements shown to you
• Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Build a profile of your interests to personalize advertisements
• Track conversions and actions taken after clicking on our advertisements

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on daves-hotchicken.click, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Note: The cookies listed above represent those currently in use. This list may be updated periodically as we add or remove services and features from our website. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing or disabling cookies. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your overall user experience. We have outlined the available options below.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed, refuse all cookies, or delete cookies that have already been placed. The steps for managing cookies vary depending on your browser:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data. You can choose to block all cookies or manage exceptions for specific sites. For detailed instructions, visit: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can block cookies or clear existing cookies. For detailed instructions, visit: support.mozilla.org
• Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy and choose your preferred cookie settings. For detailed instructions, visit: support.apple.com
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and Site Permissions. For detailed instructions, visit: support.microsoft.com
• Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data.

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or your device's privacy settings. Consult your device manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser settings, several third-party opt-out tools are available to help you manage advertising and analytics cookies:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: You can manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads by visiting: adssettings.google.com
• Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences page at: facebook.com/adpreferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): US residents can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies by visiting: aboutads.info/choices
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies by visiting: optout.networkadvertising.org
• Microsoft Advertising: You can opt out of Microsoft's personalized advertising by visiting: account.microsoft.com/privacy/ad-settings

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to manage and disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

7. Applicable Privacy Laws and Your Rights

Dave's Hot Chicken operates in the United States and is committed to complying with applicable federal and state privacy laws. Our use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by the following legal frameworks:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We adhere to the FTC's guidelines on digital advertising, transparency, and consumer protection. We do not engage in unfair or deceptive practices related to the collection or use of data through cookies.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Cookies that enable targeted advertising may constitute "sharing" of personal information under the CPRA. You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the information provided below.
• CAN-SPAM Act and Electronic Communications Privacy Act: These laws govern electronic communications and marketing practices in the United States, and we ensure our digital marketing activities comply with their requirements.

Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights regarding your personal data. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy for more detailed information about your rights and how to exercise them.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, daves-hotchicken.click does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 5.2 above to manage your tracking preferences.

We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly if a standardized approach to DNT is established.

9. Third-Party Cookies and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and other services. When you click on these links, you may be subject to the cookie policies of those third parties. We have no control over the cookies or tracking technologies used by third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies before providing any personal information.

Third-party services we currently use that may set cookies on your device include:

• Google (Analytics, Ads, Maps)
• Meta (Facebook, Instagram)
• Microsoft (Bing Ads)
• Online ordering platform providers
• Customer service and live chat providers

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through our website or via email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of daves-hotchicken.click after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.