Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how chicken-roadca.ca collects, stores, and uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our site. Short version? We use cookies to make the site work properly and to understand how people actually use it. If you’ve ever wondered why certain preferences stick around after you close your browser, cookies are usually why. This document lays out exactly what we’re doing and why, so there are no surprises.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files - usually just a few kilobytes - that a website places on your device when you visit. They’re not programs, they can’t run code, and they definitely can’t snoop through your files. Think of them like a sticky note your browser keeps on behalf of a site. Some cookies disappear the moment you close the tab (session cookies), while others hang around for days, months, or even a couple of years (persistent cookies). There are also third-party cookies, which come from external services like analytics or advertising platforms rather than directly from us.

How and why cookies are used

We use cookies for a handful of distinct reasons. Strictly necessary cookies keep basic functions running - without them, page navigation breaks, forms stop working, and the site basically falls apart. Then there are performance cookies, which collect anonymous data about which pages get the most traffic and where visitors tend to drop off. That kind of data helps us fix real problems rather than guessing at them. Functional cookies remember your preferences - things like language settings or whether you’ve already dismissed a banner. And yes, we do use some analytics cookies from third-party providers; right now that includes tools like Google Analytics, which track session duration, bounce rate, and similar metrics. We don’t sell that data. Ever.

Here’s a rough breakdown of cookie lifespans on our site:

Session cookies - expire when you close the browser. Preference cookies - typically last up to 12 months. Analytics cookies - usually set for 13 to 26 months depending on the provider. Consent cookies - stored for up to 12 months so we remember your choices.

Your rights

You’ve got real control here. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or pick and choose through your browser settings. Every modern browser - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - lets you view, block, or delete cookies in the privacy or security settings section. Worth knowing: blocking certain cookies might mean some parts of the site behave oddly or lose saved preferences. That’s a trade-off, and it’s yours to make. In regions covered by GDPR or similar legislation, you also have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Just update your preferences or clear cookies directly from your browser.

Contact details

Got a question about how we handle cookies, or want to request more detail about a specific cookie we set? Reach us at contact@chicken-roadca.ca. We’ll respond within a reasonable timeframe - usually within a few business days.

Effective Date

This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2026. We may update it from time to time, and when we do, the revised version will be posted here with a new effective date. Checking back occasionally is a good habit.