At chickenhillroad.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent online experience. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, what data is collected, why it is collected, and how you can manage your preferences. By continuing to browse or use our site, you consent to the placement and use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalized content. Cookies can store information about your browsing habits or preferences and allow websites to recognize your device during future visits.
Cookies can be categorized as either “first-party cookies,” which are set by the website you are visiting, or “third-party cookies,” which are set by other domains providing services to that site, such as analytics or advertising providers.
Why We Use Cookies
At chickenhillroad.com, we use cookies to:
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Ensure the technical functionality of the site.
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Understand how visitors interact with our website.
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Remember user preferences and enhance user experience.
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Improve site performance and content relevance.
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Facilitate personalized advertising and marketing efforts (where applicable).
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Ensure security and protect against fraudulent activities.
Cookies allow us to continuously improve our services and deliver a more relevant, intuitive experience for our users.
Types of Cookies We Use
To better explain our use of cookies, here is an overview of the different types we may deploy:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure login areas, and access to essential services. Disabling these cookies may affect the site’s performance and usability.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. Analytics services like Google Analytics help us understand user behavior and improve the structure and content of our site without identifying individual users.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language selection, region, or customized settings. This ensures a more personalized and efficient experience during your visits.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We may work with advertising partners who set cookies to display more relevant ads to you based on your browsing habits and interests. These cookies also limit how often you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site may originate from third parties that provide services such as video hosting, social media sharing, or advertising networks. We do not control the use of these cookies and encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers for more information.
Cookie Consent and Legal Basis
By visiting our website, you are given the option to consent to non-essential cookies. Your consent forms the legal basis for processing data collected through non-essential cookies.
Under regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe and the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), users must be informed about cookies and provided with the opportunity to control them. At chickenhillroad.com, we are committed to complying with all relevant privacy and data protection laws.
You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. Most browsers allow you to control cookie settings, including accepting, rejecting, or deleting cookies.
To manage cookies:
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Adjust your browser settings to block or restrict cookies.
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Delete cookies manually after visiting websites.
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Set your browser to notify you when a website tries to place a cookie.
Helpful links for managing cookies in popular browsers:
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Google Chrome Support
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Mozilla Firefox Support
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Safari Support
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Microsoft Edge Support
Please note that disabling cookies may negatively affect the functionality and features of our website.
Third-Party Tools and External Services
Our website may use embedded content (such as YouTube videos) or external services (such as social media plugins) that place their own cookies on your device. These services are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies, which we do not control.
We recommend reviewing the policies of any third-party services you engage with through our site to understand how they use cookies and handle your information.
Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect anonymous data such as:
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Browser type and version
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Device operating system
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Time and duration of website visits
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Pages visited and interactions on the site
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IP address (may be anonymized)
This data helps us understand how our website is used and how we can make improvements. It is not used to personally identify visitors unless you have provided explicit consent elsewhere on our website.
How Long Cookies Are Stored
The duration a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:
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Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
We regularly review and update our cookie settings to ensure they are kept no longer than necessary.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Material changes to the policy will be highlighted on this page or communicated to users where appropriate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on chickenhillroad.com, please contact us at: [email protected].