Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Hangry Joe's ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how Hangry Joe's uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at hangryjoes-eat.digital. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern how we collect, use, and store your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (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, function more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies are set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses, such as analytics providers or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies"). Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website, the web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to the server. This allows the server to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session-based":

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small, invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and page visits.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device for longer periods than cookies.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that execute when a page loads, enabling tracking and analytics functionality.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser configuration and device characteristics to identify your device.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, references to "cookies" generally include all of these similar technologies.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Hangry Joe's uses cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Ensuring our website functions correctly and providing a seamless browsing experience
  • Remembering your preferences and settings so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit
  • Understanding how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns
  • Personalizing the content and advertisements you see
  • Providing social media features and integrations
  • Protecting our website and users from fraud and security threats
  • Complying with legal obligations under applicable United States law

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our website into four main types:

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, secure login, shopping cart management, and access to secure areas of our site. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not function correctly.

Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary to deliver the service you have requested. However, you can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, though this may affect how our website functions.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits to our website and analyze traffic patterns. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and where visitors come from. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use this data to improve our website's performance and user experience. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced features such as remembering your language preference, location settings, and previously viewed content.

If you disable functional cookies, some or all of these services may not function correctly, and your experience on our website may be diminished.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.

These cookies track your browsing habits across multiple websites, and the information collected is shared with advertisers and other third parties. If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

5. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on hangryjoes-eat.digital:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish individual users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track page views within a session. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rates to Google Analytics servers. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites by throttling the request rate. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency on websites that use their services. Tracks conversions and measures advertising effectiveness across the Google Ads platform. 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. Enables Meta Pixel tracking for retargeting and conversion optimization. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook/Meta Stores the last click attribution information when a user arrives at our website via a Facebook advertisement. Used to measure the effectiveness of Facebook ad campaigns. Advertising 2 years
cookieconsent_status Hangry Joe's Stores your cookie consent preference to avoid showing the cookie consent banner on every page visit. Remembers whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Hangry Joe's A general-purpose server-side session identifier that keeps track of user session data on the server. Used for online ordering, cart management, and login sessions. Essential Session
cart_token Hangry Joe's Maintains your shopping cart contents across sessions so that items you add to your cart are not lost when you navigate away from the page or close your browser. Functional 30 days
user_preferences Hangry Joe's Stores your site preferences such as language, location, and dietary filter settings to personalize your browsing experience on return visits. Functional 6 months
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Used by Hotjar to persist the Hotjar User ID, which is unique to that site on the browser. This ensures that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID. Analytics 1 year
_hjSession Hotjar Holds current session data for Hotjar analytics. Ensures that subsequent requests in the session window are attributed to the same session. Analytics 30 minutes
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertisements and to remember user preferences such as preferred language. Advertising 6 months

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers. These third parties may include analytics companies, advertising networks, and social media platforms. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties, not by this Cookie Policy.

The main third-party service providers whose cookies may be present on our website include:

  • Google LLC – Analytics, advertising, and mapping services. Google is based in the United States and processes data in accordance with its Privacy Policy. For more information, visit policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) – Social media features and advertising pixels. For more information, visit facebook.com/privacy/policy.
  • Hotjar Ltd. – User behavior analytics and heatmapping. For more information, visit hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy.

We do not have control over third-party cookies and cannot be held responsible for their use. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information on their data collection practices.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline specific categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link located in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your browsing experience. If you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to adjust your settings on each one.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party services using the tools provided by those services:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google about your visits.
  • Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com. You can opt out of personalized advertising based on your browsing activity.
  • Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences. You can also use Facebook's off-Facebook activity tool to limit data collection.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool at optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA's WebChoices tool at optout.aboutads.info to opt out of online behavioral advertising.
  • Hotjar Opt-Out: You can opt out of Hotjar's data collection at hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out.

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

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

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

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may not be able to place orders, log in, or use core features of our site. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track website performance or understand how users interact with our site. This means we may not be able to identify and fix issues or improve the user experience as effectively.
Functional Cookies Personalization features will not work. Your preferences, language settings, and other customizations will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements from Hangry Joe's and our advertising partners, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will not be able to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some web 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, and our website does not currently respond to DNT browser settings or signals.

However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 7 of this policy to control tracking on our website. We will continue to monitor developments in DNT technology and may update our practices accordingly.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights regarding cookies and the personal information they collect under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

  • 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 your personal information.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

Advertising cookies placed on our website may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You may opt out of the use of such cookies by using the cookie consent tool on our website or the opt-out links provided in Section 7 of this policy.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12 of this policy.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification if we have your contact information.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute 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, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Hangry Joe's

We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe. If you are a California resident making a request under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.