Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies to enhance your Wing Snob experience

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Wing Snob ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website chicken-wingsnob.click (the "Site"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or stop using our website.

This Cookie Policy covers our food delivery and restaurant services, including order placement, delivery tracking, location services, and personalized dining experiences.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They contain information that helps websites recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Types of Cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our site.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website and can only be read by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience with our food delivery service:

Essential Functions:

  • Maintaining your shopping cart as you browse our menu
  • Remembering your login status and preferences
  • Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
  • Enabling smooth navigation between pages

Enhanced User Experience:

  • Remembering your delivery address and favorite orders
  • Personalizing menu recommendations based on your preferences
  • Saving your dietary restrictions and allergen preferences
  • Providing location-based services for accurate delivery estimates

Analytics and Improvement:

  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Identifying popular menu items and peak ordering times
  • Improving website performance and loading speeds
  • Analyzing delivery areas and optimizing our service

Marketing and Communications:

  • Showing relevant promotions and special offers
  • Remarketing to visitors who didn't complete their orders
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Providing social media integration features

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functionality of our site.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Wing Snob Maintains user session and login state Session Until browser closes
cart_token Wing Snob Stores shopping cart contents Persistent 30 days
csrf_token Wing Snob Security protection against CSRF attacks Session Until browser closes
user_location Wing Snob Stores delivery location for service availability Persistent 7 days
cookieConsent Wing Snob Remembers cookie consent preferences Persistent 1 year

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Persistent 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate Persistent 1 minute
_gali Google Analytics Enhanced Link Attribution Persistent 30 seconds
ws_analytics Wing Snob Tracks menu views and order patterns Persistent 90 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and past orders.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
user_preferences Wing Snob Stores dietary preferences and allergen settings Persistent 1 year
favorite_items Wing Snob Remembers favorite menu items Persistent 6 months
delivery_address Wing Snob Stores frequently used delivery addresses Persistent 3 months
ui_theme Wing Snob Remembers display preferences Persistent 1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Facebook Pixel tracking for advertising Persistent 3 months
_fbc Facebook Facebook click identifier Persistent 3 months
ads_prefs Wing Snob Stores advertising preferences Persistent 1 year
remarketing_tag Wing Snob Tracks visitors for remarketing campaigns Persistent 30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is used.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our menu layout, ordering process, and overall user experience.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Facebook Pixel

Facebook Pixel helps us track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads for better results, and create targeted audiences for future ads.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences

Google Maps

We use Google Maps for location services, delivery tracking, and to help you find our restaurant locations.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Duration Cookie Types Examples Purpose
Session (until browser closes) Essential cookies PHPSESSID, csrf_token Basic website functionality
24 hours Analytics _gid Daily usage tracking
7 days Location user_location Delivery area preferences
30 days Shopping cart, Marketing cart_token, remarketing_tag Cart persistence, campaign tracking
3 months Social media, Delivery _fbp, delivery_address Ad targeting, address memory
6 months User preferences favorite_items Menu personalization
1 year Consent, Preferences cookieConsent, user_preferences Settings memory
2 years Analytics _ga Long-term usage patterns

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, use our cookie consent tool, or opt out of specific services.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Find "chicken-wingsnob.click" and click "Remove"
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the hamburger menu (☰) in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
  5. Click "Manage Data" to see stored cookies
  6. Search for "chicken-wingsnob.click" and remove if desired
  7. Adjust cookie acceptance settings as preferred
Safari
  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. Adjust "Block cookies" settings
  5. Click "Manage Website Data" to view stored data
  6. Search for "chicken-wingsnob.click" and remove if needed
  7. Click "Done" to save changes
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three dots menu (...) in the top right
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left menu
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your cookie preferences
  6. Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage specific sites
  7. Search for our domain and manage as needed

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Options

Direct Opt-Out Links:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

We provide a cookie consent tool that appears when you first visit our website. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category
  • Change your preferences at any time

To access cookie settings after initial visit:

  1. Scroll to the bottom of any page
  2. Look for "Cookie Settings" or "Privacy Settings" link in the footer
  3. Click to open the preference center
  4. Adjust your settings as desired
  5. Save your preferences

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Here's what might happen:

Essential Functions That May Not Work:

  • Shopping Cart: Items may not stay in your cart between pages
  • Login: You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Order Tracking: Unable to track your delivery status
  • Preferences: Dietary restrictions and favorite items won't be remembered
  • Location Services: You'll need to enter your address every time

Reduced Functionality:

  • No personalized menu recommendations
  • Repeated delivery address entry
  • Less relevant promotional offers
  • Inability to save favorite orders
  • Limited accessibility features

For the best ordering experience, we recommend allowing essential and functionality cookies while customizing your preferences for analytics and marketing cookies based on your comfort level.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that can be sent to websites. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our current approach to DNT signals:

  • We acknowledge DNT signals but continue to use essential cookies for website functionality
  • Marketing and analytics cookies may still be set unless explicitly opted out
  • We recommend using our cookie preference center for more granular control
  • Essential cookies for security and basic functionality will continue to operate
How to Enable Do Not Track

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Send a "Do not track" request

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking

Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Send Do Not Track requests

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational factors.

When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
  • Significant changes will be highlighted when you next visit our website
  • We may notify you via email if you have an account with us
  • Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. You can bookmark this page for easy access: chicken-wingsnob.click/cookies.html

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Contact Information

Wing Snob
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +1 212-823-9335
Email: [email protected]

Privacy Inquiries: [email protected]

For specific questions about:

  • Cookie technical issues: Contact our technical support
  • Privacy concerns: Email our privacy team
  • Marketing preferences: Use our preference center or contact customer service
  • Data deletion requests: Email [email protected]

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

External Resources:

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Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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