Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Wing Snob's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your experience on our website is both enjoyable and secure.

Wing Snob operates the website wingsnobeat.rest and is dedicated to providing our customers with the best online food ordering and browsing experience. To achieve this, we rely on certain technologies — including cookies — that help our website function properly, allow us to understand how visitors interact with our site, and enable us to serve relevant content and advertisements.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair business practices.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. These files are stored in your browser's directory or program data subfolders, and they allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, and browsing behavior.

Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites function more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Wing Snob) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through a website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website for the first time, your browser receives a cookie from our server. The next time you visit the same page, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and deliver a personalized experience. Some cookies expire when you close your browser (called "session cookies"), while others remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them (called "persistent cookies").

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you directly; however, personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. This linkage allows us to improve the services we offer and tailor your experience on our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on wingsnobeat.rest:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function, and they cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information, and no consent is required for their use under applicable U.S. law, as they are strictly necessary for providing the service you have requested.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors, understand how users move around the site, identify which pages are most and least popular, and see how visitors arrive at our website. This information helps us improve the way our website works and enhance the user experience.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics collects data about your behavior on our website, such as the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the links you click. This data is aggregated and anonymized wherever possible.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language preferences, region, or menu preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies can be used to remember your food preferences or saved items. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and serve relevant advertisements across the Google Display Network and search results. We may also utilize social media pixels, including from Facebook/Meta, to measure the effectiveness of our social media advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on wingsnobeat.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad campaign performance. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers and to track conversions from Facebook ads. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status Wing Snob (wingsnobeat.rest) Stores the user's cookie consent status to remember whether the user has accepted or declined cookies. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Wing Snob (wingsnobeat.rest) Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for website functionality, shopping cart, and order processing. Essential Session
cart_token Wing Snob (wingsnobeat.rest) Stores a unique token to identify and maintain the contents of your shopping cart or food order session. Functional 30 days
user_preferences Wing Snob (wingsnobeat.rest) Remembers user's food preferences, dietary settings, and site customizations for a personalized experience. Functional 6 months
_gac_UA-XXXXXXX Google Ads / Analytics Contains campaign-related information. Used to link Google Ads clicks with Google Analytics sessions to measure ad effectiveness. Advertising 90 days

Note: The cookies listed above represent the primary cookies used on our website. Third-party services may update or change their cookies periodically. We strive to keep this table current but recommend also reviewing the cookie policies of the relevant third-party providers.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to the cookies we set ourselves, we also use third-party cookies from the following service providers:

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services, which set cookies to help us analyze website traffic and serve targeted advertisements. Google LLC is headquartered at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043, USA. Google processes data in accordance with its own privacy and cookie policies. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns. Meta Platforms, Inc. is headquartered at 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA. For more information, visit Meta's Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when websites set or access cookies. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that restricting or disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your overall browsing experience.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookie services using the tools provided by those companies:

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can typically adjust your privacy settings to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, please be aware that this may affect the functionality and features available to you on our website. Specifically:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: If you disable essential cookies, core functions of our website — such as the ability to add items to your cart, place orders, or log in to your account — may not work correctly or at all. We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: Disabling analytics cookies means we will not be able to collect data about how you use our website, which may limit our ability to improve the site and user experience. However, this will not affect your ability to use the website.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Without functional cookies, you may find that your preferences (such as saved menu items or dietary preferences) are not remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter this information each time you visit.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will receive fewer ads — only that the ads you see will be less personalized.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the use of cookies and the personal data they collect. These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell, including information collected via cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including cookie-based data shared with advertising partners.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10 of this policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or 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 following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

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. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Wing Snob — Contact Information

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 5, 2026. Wing Snob is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent data practices in accordance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the FTC Act and CCPA/CPRA.