Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Wing Snob is committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we handle personal data collected through our website.

We operate our website at cafe-wingsnob.rest and use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. This Cookie Policy applies to all users who visit our website, including those located in the United States.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of 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 by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to improve user experience.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you are visiting and are delivered to your browser. Each time you return to the website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or previous actions.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, although the data stored in them may be linked to personal information that you have voluntarily shared with us, or that we have collected through other means.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit our website, your browser receives one or more cookies from our server or from third-party servers. These cookies are stored on your device. When you navigate to other pages on our website or return to it in the future, your browser sends the stored cookies back to the relevant server. This process allows the website to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in to your account (if applicable)
  • Understand how you use the website
  • Deliver personalized content and advertisements
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Improve website performance and functionality

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

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

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies help our website function properly during your visit.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences across multiple visits.

2.3 Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies that are set directly by our website (cafe-wingsnob.rest) and can only be read by our website.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than our own website. They are typically placed by third-party service providers, such as analytics or advertising companies, to collect information about your activities across different websites.

3. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): These are tiny, invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our communications.
  • Local Storage: Similar to cookies, local storage allows websites to store data on your browser. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically sent to the server with every request.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about how you interact with our website and enable certain features.

For simplicity, when we refer to "cookies" in this policy, we are also referring to these similar tracking technologies unless stated otherwise.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each category and how we use them.

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, some parts of our website would not work correctly.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under applicable law. However, we believe in transparency and have listed them in the cookie table below.

4.2 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 navigate through our website, and whether users encounter any error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to collect this information. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will be unable to monitor its performance.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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 features may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be affected.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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 our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. These cookies may track your browsing activities across different websites.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website:

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 across sessions. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent excessive data collection. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and user interactions with ads. 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 website visits for ad targeting purposes. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to track clicks from Facebook advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. Advertising 2 years
cookieconsent_status Wing Snob Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure the cookie banner is not displayed on subsequent visits once a choice has been made. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Wing Snob Preserves user session state across page requests. This is a standard session cookie required for the website to function properly. Essential Session
csrf_token Wing Snob A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Helps protect users from malicious websites that could perform unauthorized actions on their behalf. Essential Session
lang Wing Snob Remembers the user's language preference so the website can display content in the selected language on return visits. Functional 1 year
cart_session Wing Snob Stores information about items added to the shopping cart or order selections so they are not lost when navigating between pages. Functional Session

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways as described below. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality and your experience of our website.

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 receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Please be aware that if you disable cookies through your browser settings, you may disable cookies from all websites you visit, not just ours. This could affect your browsing experience across the internet.

6.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, which is available for most modern browsers:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

You can also manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through Google's ad settings:

Google Ad Settings

6.3 Opt-Out of Facebook (Meta) Advertising Cookies

If you wish to opt out of Facebook's interest-based advertising, you can adjust your preferences through your Facebook account settings or visit the following link:

Facebook Ad Preferences

6.4 Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can also use industry-wide opt-out tools to manage interest-based advertising from multiple companies at once:

6.5 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookies and advertising preferences through your device's settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising to limit ad tracking
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of ads personalization

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or delete cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionality. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each category of cookie:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Critical website functions may not work properly. You may not be able to complete orders, use interactive features, or navigate the website correctly. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing the website's functionality.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect aggregated data about how visitors use our website. This may limit our ability to improve our website and address technical issues effectively. Your user experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Certain features and personalization options may not work correctly. For example, your language preferences may not be remembered, and you may need to re-enter information each time you visit. Your order items may not be saved if you navigate away from the page.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests and preferences. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads — only that the ads displayed may be less tailored to you.

8. Cookies and United States Privacy Law

As a business operating in the United States, we are committed to complying with applicable U.S. privacy laws that may relate to our use of cookies and tracking technologies. These include, but are not limited to:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what personal data is collected, the right to delete your personal data, and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal data. Certain advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" of personal data under the CPRA. California residents may exercise their rights by contacting us at the email address below.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines regarding online behavioral advertising and the use of tracking technologies. We are committed to fair information practices and transparency about our data collection activities.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): 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.

We may update our cookie practices as new laws and regulations come into effect. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Third-Party Cookies and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie policies. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Third-party service providers that place cookies on our website include:

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may provide additional notice, such as displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. 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

We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and no later than 30 days from receipt of your request.