Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 2, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 2, 2026

1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by Hangry Joe's, a food business based in the United States. Our contact details are as follows:

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us using the details above.

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 — or work more efficiently — as well as to provide reporting information and enable personalized experiences.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. When you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and remember preferences or actions from your previous visit.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that provide content, advertising, or analytics features on that website (known as "third-party cookies").

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit hangry-joes.top, our server or a third-party service may send a small data file (cookie) to your browser. This file may contain a unique identifier — a string of letters and numbers — that allows the website or service to recognize your device during your current visit (a session cookie) or across multiple visits over time (a persistent cookie).

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information by themselves, but when combined with other data we hold or receive, they may be used to identify you as an individual user.

2.2 Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons / Pixel Tags: Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when your browser session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A method of identifying a device based on its configuration and settings without relying on cookies.

References to "cookies" in this policy also encompass these similar tracking technologies where applicable.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on hangry-joes.top into four main types:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features — such as accessing secure areas, placing an order, or loading the page correctly — would not be possible. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they are placed automatically and do not require your consent under most privacy frameworks.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our site:

  • Remember items you have added to an online order or cart
  • Keep you logged in to a registered account during your session
  • Enable security features such as fraud detection
  • Ensure pages load correctly and navigation works as expected

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on each page, and whether they encounter any error messages. This data helps us understand website performance and improve the user experience. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

We primarily use Google Analytics to collect this type of data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, which is subject to Google's own Privacy Policy available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, they may remember your preferred language, your location for delivery purposes, or your display preferences. These cookies are not strictly necessary, but they improve the quality of your experience on our site.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and meaningful to you. They may be placed by our advertising partners such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests to display targeted advertising. They do not store directly personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

These cookies are subject to the opt-out rights described in Section 6 below, including rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) for California residents, which includes the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below lists the specific cookies currently in use on hangry-joes.top. Please note that third-party providers may update their cookies periodically, and this table is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current usage.

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
_session_id Hangry Joe's Essential Maintains your session state while browsing the site (e.g., items in your order, login status). Session (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_token Hangry Joe's Essential Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks to protect user data and form submissions. Session
cookie_consent Hangry Joe's Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not repeatedly asked to accept or decline cookies. 12 months
user_location Hangry Joe's Functional Remembers your preferred delivery location or zip code for faster ordering on future visits. 30 days
lang_pref Hangry Joe's Functional Stores your language or regional display preference. 12 months
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Distinguishes one user from another. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users for a shorter time frame. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle the rate of requests to Google's servers, ensuring data collection performance. 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Analytics Maintains session state across Google Analytics 4 tracking, enabling measurement of user interactions and events. 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Advertising Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads to experiment with and measure advertisement efficiency across websites that use their services. Also enables conversion tracking. 90 days
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Advertising Used by Facebook/Meta to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps measure the effectiveness of Facebook ads. 90 days
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Advertising Stores the last click attribution information when a user arrives at the website via a Facebook advertisement. 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Advertising Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report website user actions after viewing or clicking on advertiser ads, to measure the effectiveness of an advertisement. 13 months

* This table is updated periodically. Cookie durations may vary based on browser settings and third-party updates.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (United States)

Hangry Joe's operates in the United States and complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act — We follow the FTC's guidelines on fair information practices, transparency, and consumer choice regarding online tracking.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) — California residents have specific rights regarding the collection, use, and sale/sharing of personal data collected through cookies. These rights include the right to know, the right to delete, the right to opt-out of sale/sharing, and the right to non-discrimination.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) — Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means.

For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising), we rely on your consent where required. You may withdraw your consent at any time using the methods described in Section 6 below.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and ability to control which cookies are placed on your device. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit hangry-joes.top, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category (analytics, functional, advertising). You can revisit and change these preferences at any time.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Privacy," "Security," or "History" sections of your browser preferences. Here are direct links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies through your browser settings may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. See Section 7 for more information on the impact of disabling cookies.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from our third-party advertising partners using the following industry opt-out tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data.
  • Google Ads Personalization: Manage or opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings.
  • Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: Manage your ad preferences by visiting Facebook Ad Settings.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA WebChoices Tool to control interest-based advertising on participating companies' websites.
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser supports the Global Privacy Control signal, we honor it as an opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA.

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you may also be able to control interest-based advertising through your device's operating system settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may affect your experience on hangry-joes.top. Below is a summary of potential impacts by cookie type:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete orders, log in to your account, or use core site features. These cookies cannot be fully disabled through our banner, as they are necessary for the site to operate.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track how you use the website or identify performance issues. Your experience will not be directly affected, but we may be less able to improve our service over time.
Functional Cookies The site will not remember your preferences (such as saved location or language). You may need to re-enter information on each visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads overall.

8. Third-Party Cookies and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and embedded content (such as videos or maps). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their content. We have no control over those cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Key third-party services that may place cookies through our website include:

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals your preference not to be tracked across websites. As there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, hangry-joes.top does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals from browsers. However, we do honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as an opt-out of sale/sharing under the CCPA/CPRA where technically feasible.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights related to the personal information we collect through cookies, including:

  • Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources, the purposes, and the third parties with whom we have shared that information.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You may opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. To exercise this right, you may use our cookie preference tool, honor a GPC signal, or contact us directly at [email protected].
  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To submit a privacy rights request, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable consumer request, as required by law.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we may notify you more prominently — for example, by displaying a notice on our website or sending an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of hangry-joes.top after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Hangry Joe's — Privacy & Cookie Inquiries

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.