Last Updated: July 24, 2025

At 1956 Franchise, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”), protecting your personal information and data is always our top priority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and process information and data that identifies, relates to, and/or is reasonably capable of being associated with you or your household (“Personal Information”) on or through the website accessible at the domain https://chickenshack.com/ (the “Website”) and the Detroit’s Original Chicken Shack® mobile application (our “Mobile App”) (the Website and our Mobile Application are collectively referred to as our “Digital Services”) and how we use, store, and share such Personal Information.

Please note that Detroit’s Original Chicken Shack® locations owned and operated by our franchisees are outside of our control, and the privacy practices of those third-party franchisees are not covered by or subject to this Privacy Policy.

As also set forth in our Website Terms and Conditions (our “Website Terms”), by using, viewing, and/or accessing our Digital Services, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and consent to our Privacy Policy. If you have not read, or you otherwise object to or do not consent to our Privacy Policy, you are prohibited from using, viewing, and/or accessing our Digital Services and must immediately cease such actions. BY USING OUR SERVICES OR VISITING OUR SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY OF THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR WEBSITE OR SERVICES OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE US WITH YOUR INFORMATION.

What this Privacy Policy Covers:

This Policy applies to our collection, use and sharing of your personal information when you (a) visit our website, (b) receive our communications or participate in our online or offline activities or events, (c) inquire about or receive our services or purchase products, and (d) inquire about or pursue employment opportunities with us. It also applies to information provided to us by third parties such as database vendors, content publishers, and our clients.  This Policy applies only to information collected us and does not apply to any other information or websites not owned or operated us. This Policy also does not cover information we collect about you as one of our employees. 

What Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide Directly: When you create an account, place an order, participate in promotions, submit feedback, or otherwise interact with our Services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.

Information Automatically Collected: We use cookies, IP address logs, device identifiers, and other technologies to collect information about how you interact with our Digital Services, including browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and geolocation data.

Third-Party Accounts: If you log in or interact with our Services via Facebook, Google, or Apple, we may collect basic profile information such as your name, profile picture, email address, and other public data shared through those platforms.

In-Store or Voice Services: We may collect limited information from in-store technologies (e.g., security cameras) or through voice ordering systems. This may include voice recordings or transcripts handled by third-party vendors.

If you are our employee or job applicant, we may collect information such as your name, signature, social security number, address, telephone number, passport number, driver’s license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, education, employment, employment history, bank account number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information. We may also collect identifiers, demographic information, protected classifications, commercial information, usage information, location, precise location, audiovisual information, professional information, and inferences. We may collect additional information about you.

If you are an employee or job applicant of a franchised store, your franchise organization may collect and disclose your information to us. For example, we may receive identifiers and employment records (such as start date, termination date, and training information) to provide trainings and comply with our legal obligations. For questions or requests related to your privacy, please contact your franchise organization.

How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: – Fulfill and process orders and transactions – Operate and maintain user accounts – Provide customer support – Analyze usage and improve functionality of our Digital Services – Personalize user experience – Send promotional and marketing communications (subject to opt-out) – Detect, prevent, or investigate fraud or security issues – Comply with legal obligations – Evaluate or conduct a merger, divestiture, restructuring, or sale of assets.

Disclosing Your Information We may disclosue your personal information as follows: – Franchisee Organizations: Your data may be shared with independently owned and operated franchise locations for order fulfillment and customer service. – Service Providers: We use vendors to support our operations, including payment processing, analytics, marketing, and order delivery. These vendors may access your information only to perform services on our behalf. – Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information to comply with legal obligations, such as subpoenas or court orders. – Business Transfers: If Chicken Shack or its assets are acquired or transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or other transaction, your personal data may be transferred as part of that deal.

Franchise Relationships and Data Handling Please note that many Chicken Shack® locations are independently owned and operated by franchisees and are not controlled by 1956 Franchise, LLC. As such, the privacy practices of these franchisees are not governed by this Privacy Policy, and we are not responsible for how they collect, use, or disclose personal information.

When you interact with a franchisee (e.g., placing an order directly through a franchise-operated location), your personal information may be subject to that franchisee’s own privacy policy and terms. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any franchise location with which you engage directly.

In limited circumstances, we may share personal information with franchisees solely to: – Fulfill and process your orders or service requests, – Provide coordinated customer service, – Administer promotional or loyalty programs, or – Evaluate a potential franchise inquiry initiated by you.

If you submit a request for franchise information through our corporate website, the information provided will be used solely for evaluating your status as a prospective franchisee. This does not constitute an offer to sell a franchise, which will only be made in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) where required.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to: – Store user preferences – Improve Digital Services functionality – Perform analytics and site usage tracking – Deliver personalized advertising (subject to applicable law) You can control cookie settings through your browser or mobile device preferences.

Sensitive Personal Information We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information, such as your precise geolocation, financial account access data, or health data, for any purpose other than those permitted under applicable law. You may opt out of the use or disclosure of sensitive personal information by contacting us.

Data Retention We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria include: – Account status – Legal and regulatory requirements – Business operational needs

Your Privacy Rights Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights including: – Access to the personal information we hold about you – Correction of inaccurate data – Deletion of your personal information – Opt-out of data sales or targeted advertising To exercise these rights, please contact us at: chickenshackmi1956@gmail.com. We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request. We may request additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request, including email verification or government-issued ID in some cases.

State-Specific Privacy Rights Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Montana, Oregon, Texas and Utah may have additional rights under their respective privacy laws (such as the CCPA/CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, and UCPA). These rights may include: – The right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it – The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information – The right to request deletion or correction of your personal information – The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data or targeted advertising – The right to appeal a denial of your request You may exercise these rights by contacting us at the address listed in the “Contact Us” section below.

Below you will find specific disclosures required for our California consumers. We treat our guests equally, and you can use these disclosures no matter the state you reside in. Our Privacy Policy includes information on the categories of personal information we collect (Information we collect), categories of sources from whom we collect that information (How we gather your information), the purpose for collection (How we use your information), and categories of personal information that we have disclosed to third parties and the categories of third parties to whom we have disclosed that personal information and categories of personal information sold or shared, including the categories of third parties we sold to or shared with and the purpose for selling or sharing (How we disclose your information). We use and disclose sensitive personal information to provide you with services requested (i.e. using opted-in precise geolocation to notify you of deals at local stores or deliver ordered food). We do not collect or use sensitive personal information for the purpose of understanding characteristics about you. We do not want to have any data concerning those under the age of 16 and do not have knowledge of selling or sharing such information.

California consumers have the right to know, access, correct, and delete their personal information. California consumers also have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. California consumers have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights. If you have an account, you can correct your account information within your account settings. Some corrections may not be available at this time. You can submit a request to exercise your rights in our Privacy Center. We will need to verify your identity by phone or email for security and fraud prevention purposes. You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf; however, you may still need to verify your identity directly before your request can be processed. Your authorized agent may submit a request on your behalf using the webform or toll-free number listed above.

GDPR and International Privacy Compliance If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), the following applies: – Lawful Basis: We collect and process your data under lawful bases such as your consent, contractual necessity, or legal obligations. – International Transfers: Your data may be transferred outside the EEA/UK to jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms for such transfers. – Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to the processing of your data, and the right to data portability. You may also withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us using the information below. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.

Security We implement reasonable security measures including SSL encryption, password protections, and access controls to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.

Children’s Privacy Our Digital Services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we discover that such data has been provided, we will delete it promptly. If you are under the age of 16, please do not provide us with any personal information. If you think we have been provided with the personal information of a child under the age of 16, please let us know (you can contact us using the information in the “Contact us” section immediately above). We encourage parents to teach their children to never provide personal information online.

Do Not Track Signals Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers. You may still manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Automated Decision-Making We do not use personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. If this changes, we will update this policy accordingly and provide any required opt-out mechanisms.

Accessibility We strive to make this Privacy Policy accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you need assistance accessing the policy or require it in an alternative format, please contact us.

Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on our Website and update the “Effective Date” accordingly. If changes materially affect your rights, we will provide advance notice via email or on the Website.

Contact Us If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Chicken Shack Legal Department 1956 Franchise, LLC Email: chickenshackmi1956@gmail.com Address: 5601 Enterprise Ct., Warren, MI 48092