Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Wing Snob ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website located at eat-wingsnob.rest, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. Whether you are visiting us to browse our menu, place an order, or simply learn more about Wing Snob, we want you to understand how your data is collected and used through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
This Cookie Policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access or use eat-wingsnob.rest. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
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 to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored locally. Every time you return to a website, your browser sends the relevant cookies back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and recall your preferences or activities from previous visits.
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during a single browsing session. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They allow websites to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags), local storage objects, and scripts. For the purposes of this policy, we refer to all such technologies collectively as "cookies."
3. How We Use Cookies
Wing Snob uses cookies for a variety of purposes related to operating, improving, and securing our website and services. Specifically, we use cookies to:
- Enable core website functionality and ensure our website operates correctly.
- Remember your preferences, such as language settings, location, or items in your cart.
- Analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and content.
- Deliver relevant advertising and promotions related to Wing Snob's offerings.
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Prevent fraudulent activity and protect the security of our website and users.
- Comply with legal obligations under applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act for all users.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
The cookies used on eat-wingsnob.rest fall into the following four main categories:
4.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies (also called strictly necessary cookies) are required for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain services or features on our website would not be available to you. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing purposes, and they do not remember where you have been on the internet.
Examples of what essential cookies do on our website include maintaining your session as you navigate between pages, enabling secure login areas if applicable, and supporting the shopping cart or order functionality.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to work, we do not require your consent to use them, in accordance with applicable law.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the structure, content, and functionality of eat-wingsnob.rest. We primarily use Google Analytics to gather this information.
Google Analytics collects data such as the number of visitors to our site, where those visitors came from, which pages they viewed, how long they spent on each page, and what actions they took. All data collected by Google Analytics is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
4.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or display settings) and to provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our website.
The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging 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. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to run targeted campaigns. These platforms may use cookies to track your activity across different websites and apps. Under the CCPA/CPRA, sharing data with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such activities (see Section 7 below).
5. Specific Cookies Used on eat-wingsnob.rest
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies that may be set when you visit our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates and limit the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Advertising | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. | 90 days |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | 90 days |
PHPSESSID |
Wing Snob | Essential | Preserves user session state across page requests and maintains session data for your visit to our website. | Session |
cart_session |
Wing Snob | Essential | Maintains the contents of your shopping cart or order selection so your choices are preserved as you navigate the site. | Session |
user_prefs |
Wing Snob | Functional | Stores your preferences such as location, display settings, or previously selected menu options to improve your browsing experience. | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Wing Snob | Essential | Records whether you have accepted or declined cookie consent on our website, so we do not display the consent banner on every visit. | 1 year |
_uetsid |
Microsoft Bing Ads | Advertising | Collects data on visitor behavior from multiple websites to present more relevant advertisements. | 1 day |
Note: The cookies listed above may be updated periodically. The list reflects the cookies in use as of May 20, 2026.
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through our website, and so on. These third parties include, but are not limited to:
- Google LLC — for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads). Google is based in the United States and their privacy practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for social media integrations and advertising via Facebook Pixel. Their privacy practices are governed by the Meta Privacy Policy at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.
- Microsoft Corporation — for advertising via Bing Ads. Their privacy practices are governed by the Microsoft Privacy Statement at https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement.
We do not have control over the cookies placed by these third parties. Please review their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information on how they use cookies and how you can manage them.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage cookie settings:
7.1 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 types of cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. The steps to manage cookies vary depending on your browser. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete all cookies, some features of eat-wingsnob.rest may not function properly.
7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third Parties
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the following tools provided by those companies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Google Ads Personalization: You can manage your Google ad personalization settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
- Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): U.S. residents can opt out of interest-based advertising at https://optout.aboutads.info/.
7.3 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights
If you are a California resident, you may exercise your right to opt out by:
- Using the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.2 above.
- Adjusting your browser settings to enable Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals, which we honor as opt-out requests in accordance with California law.
- Contacting us directly at [email protected] with your opt-out request.
We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights. For more information about your California privacy rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or restrict the use of cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on eat-wingsnob.rest. The following are potential impacts based on the type of cookies you disable:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functionality may break. You may be unable to add items to your cart, place orders, or navigate the website properly. Login sessions may not be maintained. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot use your data to improve our website's performance or content. Your browsing experience should not be noticeably affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences, such as saved location or display settings, will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit the site. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not stop advertising — it only affects the personalization of those ads. |
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals in a standardized way.
However, as noted above, we do honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for California residents in compliance with the CPRA. If you are a California resident using a browser or extension that sends a GPC signal, we will treat that signal as a valid opt-out of the sale and sharing of your personal information.
10. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us through our website, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information as required by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we may also notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by other means as required by applicable law.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of eat-wingsnob.rest after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Legal Basis and Compliance
Wing Snob operates in the United States and this Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including but not limited to:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act — governing unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including online data practices.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 — as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) of 2020, providing California residents with rights over their personal information.
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) — protecting the privacy of children under 13 online.
- CAN-SPAM Act — governing commercial electronic communications, which may interact with data collected through cookies for email marketing purposes.
If you have questions about the legal basis on which we rely for cookie use, please contact us using the details below.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have in a timely manner.