Cookie Policy

Summary of the purpose of the cookie policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the chicken road website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our pages. We want you to know exactly what’s happening on your device - no surprises, no hidden trackers you haven’t heard about. The goal here is transparency, plain and simple. By using this site, you’re agreeing to the use of cookies as described below, though you can always change your preferences at any time.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files. They get placed on your device - your laptop, phone, tablet, whatever you’re using - when you visit a website. That’s it. They’re not programs, they can’t run code, and they don’t carry viruses. What they do is remember things: your preferences, your session data, stuff like whether you’ve already dismissed a banner.

There are a few different kinds worth knowing about. Session cookies disappear the moment you close your browser tab. Persistent cookies stick around longer - sometimes days, sometimes up to 12 months, depending on their purpose. First-party cookies come from us directly. Third-party cookies come from external services we use, like analytics tools or embedded content providers.

How and why cookies are used

We use cookies for several reasons, and honestly, most of them are just about making the site work properly. Without certain cookies, things like navigation and page loading would be a mess. Here’s what they actually do on chicken road game pages:

Technical / essential cookies keep the site functional. They handle sessions and make sure you don’t have to re-enter the same info repeatedly. You can’t opt out of these - they’re necessary for the site to run.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Which pages get traffic, how long people stay, where they drop off. We use this data to fix problems and improve the experience. The data is aggregated and anonymous - we’re looking at patterns, not individual users.

Preference cookies remember your settings. Language choice, display preferences, that kind of thing. They make your next visit smoother.

Some pages may load third-party content - embedded widgets, share buttons, or similar tools. Those third parties may set their own cookies, and their use is governed by their own policies, not ours.

Your rights

You’ve got real control here. Under applicable data protection laws - including GDPR where relevant - you have the right to know which cookies are being used, to consent to non-essential cookies, and to withdraw that consent whenever you feel like it.

When you first visit the site, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all, reject non-essential ones, or customize your choices by category. Want to change your mind later? You can clear cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - have a settings menu that lets you block or delete cookies entirely. Just note that blocking essential cookies might break parts of the site.

Contact details

Got questions about how we handle cookies? Something in this policy that doesn’t make sense? Reach out directly at contact@chickenroad-login.nz and we’ll get back to you. We take these questions seriously and aim to respond 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 as our practices change or as legal requirements evolve. Check back occasionally - if something significant changes, we’ll make it obvious on the site.