Cookie Policy
Learn how WingSnob uses cookies to enhance your food delivery experience and improve our services.
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how WingSnob ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at wings-snobs.rest (the "Service"). This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control 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 together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Quick Summary
We use cookies to provide essential website functionality, remember your preferences, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content. You can control your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help you navigate our website during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (wings-snobs.rest) and can only be read by our website.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons to enhance your experience with our food delivery service:
- Essential Website Functionality: Enable core features like user authentication, security, and basic site operations
- Order Management: Remember items in your cart, delivery preferences, and order history
- Location Services: Store your delivery address and location preferences for faster ordering
- Performance Improvement: Analyze how our website is used to identify and fix issues
- User Experience: Personalize content, remember your preferences, and customize your experience
- Analytics and Statistics: Understand user behavior to improve our services and menu offerings
- Marketing and Advertising: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into four main types based on their function:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and order processing. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WingSnob | Maintains user session and login state | Session | ||
| WingSnob | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session | ||
| WingSnob | Maintains shopping cart contents | 7 days | ||
| WingSnob | Stores delivery address for order processing | 30 days | ||
| WingSnob | Records your cookie consent preferences | 365 days |
Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and if you experience any errors. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage | 2 years | ||
| Google Analytics | Contains campaign, session, and traffic data | 2 years | ||
| Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24-hour period | 24 hours | ||
| Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features related to your food ordering experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WingSnob | Stores dietary preferences and spice level settings | 90 days | ||
| WingSnob | Remembers your favorite menu items | 180 days | ||
| WingSnob | Stores preferred delivery time slots | 60 days | ||
| WingSnob | Remembers language and region settings | 365 days |
Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks visitors for Facebook advertising and analytics | 90 days | |||
| Stores last visit for Facebook conversion tracking | 90 days | |||
| Google DoubleClick | Tracks users across websites for targeted advertising | 2 years | ||
| Google DoubleClick | Tests whether browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
Third-Party Cookies
We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, and create targeted audiences for future advertisements.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for remarketing and conversion tracking to show relevant advertisements to users who have visited our website.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Short-term Cookies: 1 minute to 24 hours (rate limiting, temporary preferences)
- Medium-term Cookies: 7 days to 90 days (cart contents, user preferences)
- Long-term Cookies: 180 days to 2 years (user identification, analytics)
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Settings"
- Adjust your cookie preferences
- Click "Save Changes"
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
- Select "Preferences" from the dropdown
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preference
- To block all cookies, select "Always block"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Toggle "Block all cookies" or adjust specific settings
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
Impact of Blocking Cookies
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Your shopping cart may not persist between sessions
- Location and delivery preferences won't be remembered
- Personalized content and recommendations won't be available
- Some website features may not function properly
- You may see less relevant advertisements
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" settings that send a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
We respect your privacy choices and are committed to providing transparency about our tracking practices. If you have enabled Do Not Track in your browser, we will honor this preference where technically feasible, particularly for non-essential cookies.
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 factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through our website or email
- Seek your consent again if required by applicable law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit these resources:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive guide to cookies and privacy
- Cookie Central - Cookie information and management tools
- ICO Cookie Guidance - Official guidance from the UK Information Commissioner's Office
- Chrome Cookie Help - Google Chrome cookie management
- Firefox Cookie Help - Mozilla Firefox cookie information
This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand our use of cookies and make informed decisions about your privacy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.