Cookie Policy
Effective Date: June 12, 2026 | Last Updated: June 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Wing Snob ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website cafe-wingsnob.digital and is committed to being transparent about the technologies we use to enhance your online experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them.
This policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.
We operate in the United States and comply with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, as well as guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the FTC Act regarding online tracking and consumer privacy.
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 in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and improve user experiences.
Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information; however, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies are not viruses or malware — they are simple data files and cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your computer.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit cafe-wingsnob.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences. Cookies can either be "session cookies," which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
Some cookies are placed by us (first-party cookies), while others are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided through or on our website, such as analytics, advertising, and social media features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a distinct purpose, as outlined below:
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the fundamental operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and services you have asked for — such as completing an online order or accessing secure areas — cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law, as they are strictly necessary for the delivery of the service you have requested.
Examples include cookies that:
- Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
- Remember items in your cart during your visit
- Ensure secure connections for online transactions
- Prevent fraudulent activity and protect user accounts
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, how visitors move around the site, and where visitors are coming from. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. These cookies help us improve the way our website works.
We use Google Analytics to collect this data. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site, and we will not be able to monitor its performance.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow 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. These cookies remember choices you make — such as your language preference, your location, or your login details — so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.
If you choose not to allow functional cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your experience on our website may be diminished.
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 may use Google Ads and other advertising platforms to market our Wing Snob food services. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites so that advertising can be targeted to your interests.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently used on cafe-wingsnob.digital, including their name, purpose, type, and duration:
| 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 and track sessions across pages. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics — limits data collection on high-traffic websites. Helps manage the pace at which analytics requests are sent. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads (AdSense) | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ad clicks. | 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. Tracks visitors across websites and devices. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 3 months |
PHPSESSID |
cafe-wingsnob.digital | Preserves the user's session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining shopping cart contents, login states, and form submissions. | Essential | Session |
cart_session |
cafe-wingsnob.digital | Stores information about the items in a user's shopping or ordering cart during the session, allowing users to continue browsing without losing their selections. | Essential | Session |
user_preferences |
cafe-wingsnob.digital | Stores user preferences such as location, preferred menu category, and display settings to personalize the browsing experience on return visits. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
cafe-wingsnob.digital | Records the user's cookie consent status and preferences so that the cookie banner is not shown repeatedly on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
csrf_token |
cafe-wingsnob.digital | A security token used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions originate from legitimate users of the site. | Essential | Session |
lang_pref |
cafe-wingsnob.digital | Stores the user's language preference to ensure content is displayed in the correct language on return visits. | Functional | 1 year |
Note: This table is updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies used on our website. The cookies listed above may be updated, added, or removed over time as our services evolve.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own first-party cookies, we allow certain trusted third parties to place cookies on our website. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties, and their use is governed by the respective third parties' own privacy and cookie policies.
The third parties that may set cookies on our website include, but are not limited to:
- Google LLC — for Google Analytics and Google Ads services
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for social media integration and advertising
- Instagram (Meta) — for social media sharing features
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party service providers to understand their practices.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below. Please note that restricting or disabling cookies may impact the functionality and your experience on our website.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or to notify you when a website attempts to set a cookie. The method for managing cookies varies by browser. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser below:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
- Apple Safari (Mac): Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Apple Safari (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies
You can also find more detailed information about how to manage cookies on a variety of browsers by visiting www.allaboutcookies.org.
6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
Several third-party companies also offer tools to help you manage your preferences and opt out of targeted advertising or analytics tracking:
| Service | Opt-Out / Manage Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics Opt-Out | tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout | Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics. |
| Google Ads Settings | adssettings.google.com | Control the ads shown to you by Google across the web and manage your personalized advertising preferences. |
| Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences | www.facebook.com/adpreferences | Manage your ad preferences on Facebook and opt out of interest-based advertising. |
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | optout.networkadvertising.org | Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies using the NAI opt-out tool. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | optout.aboutads.info | Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies. |
| Your Online Choices (US) | www.youronlinechoices.com | Manage online behavioral advertising preferences across multiple advertising companies. |
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you are free to decline or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your ability to use certain features and services on cafe-wingsnob.digital. The specific impacts may include:
- Essential Cookies Disabled: You may be unable to complete online orders, maintain a shopping cart, log into your account, or use secure features of the website.
- Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will be unable to track your visit or improve our website performance based on user behavior. Your experience may not be personalized or optimized.
- Functional Cookies Disabled: Your saved preferences — such as location, menu favorites, and language — will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time.
- Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests and browsing history. You may see the same ads more frequently.
We respect your choices regarding cookies and strive to ensure that our website remains as functional as possible even when certain cookies are declined.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you may use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 above to control tracking on our website.
California residents also have the right to opt out of the "sale" of their personal information under the CCPA/CPRA. If you are a California resident, please review our Privacy Policy for information on how to exercise this right.
9. Your Rights Under Applicable U.S. Laws
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights with respect to the personal information collected through cookies. For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you, including through the use of cookies, and how it is used and shared.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information collected about 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 for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
- Right to Correct: Under the CPRA, you have the right to correct inaccurate personal information that we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 of this policy.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes to applicable laws, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes we make will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, which may include displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending a notification to the email address associated with your account (if applicable).
Your continued use of cafe-wingsnob.digital after the posting of any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
11. 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 in a timely and transparent manner.
- Business Name: Wing Snob
- Website: cafe-wingsnob.digital
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: United States
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. California residents submitting requests under the CCPA/CPRA will receive a response within 45 days of receipt of a verifiable consumer request, with an extension of an additional 45 days where reasonably necessary.