Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Wing Snob ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, chickenwingsnob.digital (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your experience on our Website is both enjoyable and secure. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website.

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the owners of the website.

Cookies are created by your web browser when you visit a website. The website sends information to the browser, which then creates a text file. Every time the user goes back to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website's server.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit our Website, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie and sends it back to our server every time you make a request (e.g., loading a new page). This allows us to:

  • Recognize you as a returning visitor
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep track of items you may have added to a shopping cart or order
  • Analyze how you use our Website to help us improve it
  • Serve relevant advertising content
  • Ensure the security of your session

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be categorized based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during a single visit to our Website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (specified in the cookie) or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

2.3 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by Wing Snob and are used to improve your experience on our Website.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third parties (such as analytics providers and advertising networks) through our Website. These third parties may use cookies to track your online activity across multiple websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our Website. Below is a detailed description of each category and the specific cookies we use.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. Without these cookies, certain features of our Website would not function properly. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Website will not work if you do so.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are used solely to ensure the proper functioning of our Website.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Website.

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visit, including which pages you view, how long you stay on each page, and how you arrived at our site.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These 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 added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or currency) and provide more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We use Google Ads and similar platforms to display targeted advertising. These platforms use cookies to track conversions and serve ads tailored to your interests based on your browsing history.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our Website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics. Analytics (Third-Party) 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. Analytics (Third-Party) 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate — limiting the collection of data on high-traffic websites. If Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager, this cookie will be named _dc_gtm_<property-id>. Analytics (Third-Party) 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 Months
_fbp Facebook/Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites to deliver targeted advertising. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 Months
session_id Wing Snob Maintains your session state across page requests. Ensures you remain logged in and your session data (such as order items) is preserved during your visit. Essential (First-Party) Session
csrf_token Wing Snob A security token used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions originate from our Website and not from malicious third parties. Essential (First-Party) Session
cookie_consent Wing Snob Stores your cookie consent preferences so that our consent banner does not reappear on subsequent visits to our Website. Functional (First-Party) 1 Year
user_preferences Wing Snob Remembers your preferences and settings, such as your preferred menu items, location, and display settings, to provide a more personalized browsing experience. Functional (First-Party) 6 Months
cart_items Wing Snob Stores information about items you have added to your online order cart so that your selections are preserved if you navigate away from the page or return to the Website. Functional (First-Party) 7 Days

Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. Additional cookies may be placed by third-party services that we integrate into our Website from time to time. We will update this table as we add or remove cookies.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies on the basis of the following legal grounds under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as the FTC Act for consumer protection:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising cookies), we rely on your consent. You provide this consent by accepting cookies through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our Website. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
  • Legitimate Interests: For strictly necessary cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing you with a functional and secure website experience. These cookies are essential to the operation of our Website and do not require your consent.
  • Contractual Necessity: Some cookies may be necessary to fulfill a contract with you, such as maintaining your order during an online food transaction.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including information collected through advertising cookies. Please see Section 7 for information on how to exercise this right.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on our Website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. The following links provide instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our Website. If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our Website may not function correctly.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools provided by the respective companies:

Provider Opt-Out Tool Link
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Google Ad Settings https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook/Meta Facebook Ad Preferences https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) YourAdChoices Opt-Out https://optout.aboutads.info
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool https://optout.networkadvertising.org

7. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following rights with respect to cookies and the data they collect:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect through cookies and how it is used.
  • Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through advertising cookies. You may exercise this right by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our Website.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected about you through cookies.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9 of this Cookie Policy.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

We want you to be fully informed about the consequences of disabling certain types of cookies. The following describes the impact of disabling each category of cookies:

8.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, many core functions of our Website will not work as intended. Specifically:

  • You may not be able to log in to your account or maintain your session
  • Your online food order cart may not function correctly
  • Security features such as CSRF protection may be disabled, making your use of the Website less secure
  • Forms and checkout processes may not work properly

We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure a safe and functional experience on our Website.

8.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will be unable to collect information about how you use our Website. This means:

  • We will have less data to improve the performance and usability of our Website
  • We will be unable to identify and fix issues that may affect the user experience
  • Your browsing experience on our Website will not be directly affected

8.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies, certain personalization features will not be available. This means:

  • Your preferences and settings (such as location and favorite menu items) will not be saved between visits
  • You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our Website
  • The Website may not be as personalized or convenient to use

8.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. This means:

  • You will continue to see ads, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your preferences
  • Advertising platforms will not be able to track conversions from ad clicks
  • Your browsing experience on our Website will not otherwise be affected

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable laws, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our Website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

10. 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 using the following details:

Wing Snob

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and within the timeframes required by applicable law. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please indicate this in your correspondence so that we can respond appropriately.