Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Wing Snob ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at chicks-wingsnob.rest (the "Website") and explains in detail how Wing Snob and our partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit, use, or interact with our Website.

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect and process personal data in connection with our food services and online presence.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

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. Cookies are widely used by website owners and third-party service providers to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide reporting information to the site operators.

Cookies set by the website owner — in this case, Wing Snob — are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our Website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie in a small file on your device. Each time you visit our Website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This allows our server to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies may store a variety of information, including:

  • A unique identifier for your browser or device
  • Your preferences and settings on our Website
  • Information about the pages you visit and the actions you take
  • Your IP address and general geographic location
  • The type of device, browser, and operating system you are using
  • Referring URL and search terms used to find our Website

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

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

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are browsing our Website, for example, keeping you logged in as you move between pages.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Wing Snob uses the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, our Website cannot function properly, and we are unable to provide you with the services you have requested.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Website will then not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

3.2 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 and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze information about how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our Website, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Website. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve our Website and services.

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our Website, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable our 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. These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred language, region, or other settings, to provide you with a more personalized experience during your visits.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our Website.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. However, you will still see advertisements, and they may be less relevant to your interests.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our Website, including their 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 and track sessions across multiple visits. 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 within the same day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites to manage server load. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google 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. Helps track conversions from Facebook ads. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status Wing Snob Stores the user's cookie consent preference so that the cookie consent banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. Essential / Functional 1 year
PHPSESSID Wing Snob Preserves the user's session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining website functionality during your visit. Essential Session
cart_session Wing Snob Stores information about items added to the shopping cart or online order so that your selections are preserved as you navigate through the site. Functional Session
user_pref Wing Snob Remembers user preferences such as location, preferred menu items, and display settings to provide a personalized experience on return visits. Functional 6 months
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Set when a user first lands on a page. Persists the Hotjar User ID which is unique to that site. Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user ID. Analytics 1 year
_hjSession Hotjar Holds current session data. Ensures subsequent requests in the session window are attributed to the same session. Analytics 30 minutes

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties, and Wing Snob has no control over these cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties:

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services provided by Google LLC. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We may use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, and build targeted audiences for future ads.

5.3 Hotjar Ltd.

We may use Hotjar to understand our users' behavior, including heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys to improve our Website experience.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings available on our Website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

  • Notify you when a cookie is being set
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites

Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common web browsers:

Please note that if you use different devices to access our Website (e.g., your computer, smartphone, and tablet), you will need to manage cookies on each device separately.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use the following industry-standard opt-out tools to limit the collection and use of your data for targeted advertising purposes:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our Website. The following describes the potential impact of disabling different categories of cookies:

7.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

  • Inability to complete online orders or reservation requests
  • Loss of your shopping cart contents as you navigate between pages
  • The Website may not display or function correctly
  • Security features may not work properly
  • You may need to re-enter information repeatedly

7.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to collect information about how you use our Website. This means we will have limited ability to:

  • Identify which pages and features are most popular
  • Understand how visitors navigate through our Website
  • Improve the overall user experience based on usage patterns
  • Measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing efforts

Disabling analytics cookies will not significantly affect your ability to use our Website, but it may reduce our ability to improve it over time.

7.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies, your experience on our Website may be less personalized. Specifically:

  • Your preferences and settings will not be remembered between visits
  • You may need to re-enter your location or other preferences each time you visit
  • Some enhanced features and personalized content may not be available

7.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising cookies:

  • You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests
  • You may see the same ads repeatedly rather than a variety of ads
  • Your browsing data will not be used to build advertising profiles

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

As a business operating in the United States, Wing Snob is subject to applicable federal and state privacy laws. Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect:

8.1 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may grant you specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies, including:

  • Right to Know: The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information collected about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including for targeted advertising purposes through cookies.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8.2 Other State Privacy Laws

Residents of other states, including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and others, may also have rights regarding personal information collected through cookies. We are committed to honoring applicable privacy rights. Please contact us for more information about your specific rights.

8.3 FTC Act Compliance

Wing Snob's use of cookies and tracking technologies complies with the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) and applicable FTC guidelines regarding online behavioral advertising and consumer privacy.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals.

However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 of this policy to control the tracking technologies used on our Website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through cookies on our Website, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.

11. 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 other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you by prominently posting a notice on our Website or by 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.

12. 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 — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receipt.