Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 28, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Wing Snob ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website cafe-wingsnob.click (the "Website"), the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy works in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Together, these documents form our complete framework for handling your data and your experience on our platform.
Wing Snob is a food business operating in the United States. As such, we comply with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and other relevant digital privacy guidelines.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information to website owners and operators.
Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser. Your browser stores them locally on your device. When you return to a website, the browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visit.
Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies. This allows us to improve your experience, personalize content, and serve relevant advertisements.
2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are cookies set directly by Wing Snob (i.e., set by the cafe-wingsnob.click domain). These are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.
Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than cafe-wingsnob.click. These are typically placed by our trusted partners and service providers, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms, to help us understand how visitors interact with our site or to deliver targeted advertising.
2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only during a single browser session. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They help our website function correctly during your visit.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time — or until you manually delete them — even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a description of each category and its purpose.
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without them, certain features cannot work. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the site, they do not require your consent under applicable law. However, we still disclose their use here in the spirit of full transparency.
Essential cookies may be used to:
- Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
- Remember items you have added to a cart or order form
- Ensure the security and integrity of the website
- Enable load balancing and prevent server overload
3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data allows us to improve the structure, navigation, and content of our website. We use Google Analytics to gather this information.
Analytics cookies may be used to:
- Count the number of visitors and page views
- Track how users move around the site
- Identify which pages are most and least popular
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or login status) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Functional cookies may be used to:
- Remember your location to display relevant menu items or promotions
- Recall your preferred settings or display options
- Enable embedded features such as video players or maps
3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit how many times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission.
Advertising cookies may be used to:
- Track your browsing activity across multiple websites
- Build a profile of your interests to show you relevant ads
- Measure the effectiveness of Google Ads campaigns
- Enable retargeting ads that appear after you visit our site
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies deployed on cafe-wingsnob.click, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is 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 that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users on a shorter time scale. | Analytics | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits 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 ad conversions. | 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. | Advertising | 3 Months |
session_id |
Wing Snob | Maintains your session state while you navigate through the website. Ensures your cart and preferences are retained during a single visit. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
Wing Snob | Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. Required for all form submissions on the site. | Essential | Session |
user_prefs |
Wing Snob | Remembers your display preferences and settings to personalize your experience on return visits. | Functional | 1 Year |
cookie_consent |
Wing Snob | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 Year |
location_pref |
Wing Snob | Remembers your preferred location to display relevant menu items, pricing, and local promotions. | Functional | 6 Months |
Note: The cookies listed above reflect our current deployment as of May 28, 2026. This list may be updated as our website evolves. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds under applicable U.S. law:
- Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate interest in ensuring our website functions correctly and securely (essential cookies) and in understanding how users interact with our site (analytics cookies).
- Consent: For non-essential cookies — including analytics, functional, and advertising cookies — we rely on your express consent, which you provide when you accept cookies via our consent banner. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Contractual Necessity: In some cases, cookies are required to fulfill a transaction or service you have requested from us.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Certain advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal data under California law. You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the details provided in Section 9 of this policy.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have several options for managing, limiting, or disabling cookies. Below we outline the most common methods.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies:
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and Delete Cookies |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Cookies |
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific third-party cookie services:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google Ads settings and opt out of personalized advertising at https://adssettings.google.com.
- Facebook / Meta Ads: Adjust your Facebook ad preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info.
- Your Online Choices (for US users): Visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com to manage behavioral advertising cookies from multiple companies.
6.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website, or by contacting us directly using the information provided below.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact for each cookie type:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to complete orders, submit forms, or maintain a secure session. We strongly advise against blocking these cookies. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track your visit or measure website performance. This does not affect your browsing experience but limits our ability to improve the site. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences (such as location and display settings) will not be saved. You may need to re-enter your preferences on each visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see more generic or less relevant ads. |
Disabling cookies through your browser settings affects all websites you visit, not just cafe-wingsnob.click. For the best possible experience on our site, we recommend allowing at minimum the essential and functional cookies.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tracking technologies we use, or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. If we make significant changes that materially affect your rights, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, by email.
Your continued use of cafe-wingsnob.click after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Cookie Policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:
Wing Snob — Contact Information
- Business Name: Wing Snob
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cafe-wingsnob.click
We will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, generally within 30 business days. If you are a California resident exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframe required by law (45 days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary).