Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your Wing Snob experience

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Wing Snob ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at wingsnobs-chickens.click (the "Service"). This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your device. Your device stores the cookie in a file located inside your web browser. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them

Types of Cookies by Origin:

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (wingsnobs-chickens.click)
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by other domains, such as analytics or advertising services

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Website Functionality

  • Maintaining your login session while you browse our site
  • Remembering items in your shopping cart during your visit
  • Enabling security features and fraud prevention
  • Balancing website load across servers

Performance Improvement

  • Analyzing how visitors use our website to identify areas for improvement
  • Measuring website performance and loading times
  • Understanding which pages are most popular

User Experience Personalization

  • Remembering your delivery location for faster ordering
  • Storing your menu preferences and dietary restrictions
  • Maintaining your language and region settings
  • Customizing content based on your previous visits

Analytics and Statistics

  • Tracking visitor behavior to understand customer preferences
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Generating reports on website usage patterns

Marketing and Advertising

  • Showing you relevant advertisements on other websites
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Building customer profiles for targeted marketing

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Wing Snob Maintains user session and login state Session Browser close
csrf_token Wing Snob Security protection against CSRF attacks Session Browser close
cart_id Wing Snob Maintains shopping cart contents Persistent 30 days
load_balancer Wing Snob Ensures consistent server routing Session Browser close
cookieConsent Wing Snob Remembers your cookie 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 and sessions Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users over 24 hour period Persistent 24 hours
_gat_gtag Google Analytics Throttles request rate to Analytics Persistent 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Stores campaign and traffic source info Persistent 2 years
wsb_analytics Wing Snob Internal analytics for order patterns Persistent 90 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

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

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
delivery_location Wing Snob Remembers your delivery address Persistent 6 months
menu_preferences Wing Snob Stores dietary preferences and favorites Persistent 1 year
language_pref Wing Snob Remembers your language selection Persistent 1 year
ui_theme Wing Snob Stores interface customization settings Persistent 1 year
order_history_view Wing Snob Remembers how you prefer to view orders Persistent 6 months

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Tracks visitors for advertising purposes Persistent 3 months
_fbc Facebook Stores click ID for conversion tracking Persistent 3 months
google_ads Google Ads Tracks ad performance and conversions Persistent 30 days
_gcl_au Google Ads Stores conversion and remarketing data Persistent 90 days
wsb_remarketing Wing Snob Enables targeted ads for return visitors Persistent 60 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These partners help us provide better services, analytics, and advertising.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. View Google's Privacy Policy | Opt-out of Google Analytics

Facebook

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website. View Facebook's Privacy Policy | Manage Facebook Ad Settings

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for remarketing and conversion tracking to show relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance. View Google's Privacy Policy | Manage Google Ad Settings

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Duration Type Timeframe Examples Purpose
Session Browser close PHPSESSID, csrf_token Maintain session during visit
1 minute 60 seconds _gat_gtag Rate limiting
24 hours 1 day _gid Daily user tracking
30 days 1 month cart_id, google_ads Short-term preferences
90 days 3 months _gcl_au, wsb_analytics Campaign tracking
1 year 12 months menu_preferences, cookieConsent Long-term preferences
2 years 24 months _ga, _ga_[ID] User identification

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on your device:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Below are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot 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 block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
  7. To manage specific sites, click "See all site data and permissions"

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button (three lines) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Scroll down to the "Cookies and Site Data" section
  5. Adjust your cookie settings as desired
  6. To block all cookies, check "Block cookies and site data"
  7. Click "Manage Data" to control individual site cookies

Safari

  1. Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. Adjust the "Block cookies" setting
  5. Choose "Always" to block all cookies
  6. Choose "From third parties and advertisers" for moderate blocking
  7. Click "Manage Website Data" to control specific sites

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Toggle "Block third-party cookies" if desired
  6. Click "See all cookies and site data" for detailed management
  7. Use "Block" to prevent all cookies

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

Several organizations provide tools to help you opt out of targeted advertising:

Advertising Opt-Out Links:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the full website experience
  • Customize: Choose which types of cookies you want to allow
  • Reject All: Block all non-essential cookies

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Important: Website Functionality Impact

Disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. Here's what you might experience:

With All Cookies Disabled:

  • Unable to maintain items in your shopping cart
  • Cannot stay logged in to your account
  • Will need to re-enter delivery location each visit
  • Menu preferences and dietary restrictions won't be saved
  • May experience slower website loading times
  • Won't see personalized content recommendations
  • Cannot complete online orders or payments

With Analytics Cookies Disabled:

  • We cannot improve website performance based on usage data
  • May experience less optimized page loading
  • Cannot track which menu items are most popular

With Marketing Cookies Disabled:

  • May see less relevant advertisements
  • Cannot measure effectiveness of promotional campaigns
  • Won't receive personalized offers based on browsing history

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that allows you to express your preference not to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Wing Snob's current approach to DNT signals:

  • We recognize and respect DNT signals from your browser
  • When DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential tracking cookies
  • Essential cookies required for website functionality will still be used
  • Third-party services may still set cookies based on their own policies

To enable DNT in your browser:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Send a "Do Not Track" request
  • Firefox: Privacy & Security → Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
  • Safari: Privacy → Ask websites not to track me
  • Edge: Privacy, search, and services → Send "Do Not Track" requests

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we update this policy:

  • We will post the revised policy on this page
  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • For significant changes, we may notify you via email or website banner
  • Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Wing Snob Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 202-915-9004

Address: 2436 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA

For specific questions about cookies or to exercise your rights regarding cookie consent, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in your subject line.

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend these resources:

Educational Resources:

Browser Help Pages:

Privacy Tools:

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