Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 28, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Hangry Joe's ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website meal-hangryjoes.click (the "Website"). We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it, consistent with our obligations under applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or interact with our food ordering and delivery services.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].
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 operators to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information to site owners.
Cookies are set by the website you visit (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on that website, such as advertising networks and analytics providers (known as "third-party cookies"). Cookies can be stored on your device for varying lengths of time depending on their type:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They enable the website to link your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device after you close your browser and are activated each time you visit the website that created them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as tracking pixels), pixel tags, local storage objects, and scripts. These function similarly to cookies and help us understand how visitors interact with our Website. Throughout this policy, we use the term "cookies" to refer to all such tracking technologies collectively.
3. How Do Cookies Work?
When you first visit meal-hangryjoes.click, a cookie file is placed on your device by our web server or by a third-party service we use. Each time you return to our Website, your browser sends these cookies back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and personalize your experience accordingly.
Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. This helps us provide a seamless, personalized experience whether you are browsing our menu, placing an online food order, or checking on a delivery status.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out forms, setting your food preferences, or adding items to your cart. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as online ordering — cannot be provided.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly necessary for the function being performed, and they do not require your consent under applicable law.
4.2 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, how visitors move around the site, and whether users encounter any error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
We use Google Analytics to collect this information. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to include your visit in our statistics.
4.3 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. Functional cookies may remember your location preferences (for food delivery), your language settings, your saved menu favorites, and other personalization options.
If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are set by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. 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.
Under the CCPA/CPRA, sharing data via advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such sharing. Please see Section 8 below for more information.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently used on meal-hangryjoes.click:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_session_id |
Hangry Joe's | Maintains your active browsing session, keeps your cart and order information intact while you navigate the site. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
Hangry Joe's | Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks on forms, including the checkout and login forms. | Essential | Session |
user_prefs |
Hangry Joe's | Stores your food preferences, saved delivery address, and personalization settings so you do not need to re-enter them on each visit. | Functional | 1 Year |
cookie_consent |
Hangry Joe's | Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not display the consent banner on every page load. | Essential | 1 Year |
location_pref |
Hangry Joe's | Saves your selected delivery location or zip code to provide relevant menu options and delivery time estimates. | Functional | 30 Days |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the Website. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Analytics | 2 Years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the Website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate — limits data collection on high-traffic websites by reducing the frequency of requests sent to Google servers. | Analytics | 1 Minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad clicks and conversions. | Advertising | 90 Days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for the purposes of providing advertising and site analytics services. | Advertising | 3 Months |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last visit via a Facebook advertisement. Used to track and attribute conversions from Facebook advertising campaigns. | Advertising | 2 Years |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report on user actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an advertisement. | Advertising | 1 Year |
Please note that this list may not be exhaustive. Cookie names, durations, and providers may change over time as we update our Website and the services we use. We will update this table accordingly.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
6.2 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 the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please be aware that if you disable cookies through your browser settings, some features of our Website may not function as intended.
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our Website via a mobile device, you can control cookies and tracking through your device's operating system settings. Refer to your device manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions on managing cookies and advertising preferences.
7. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking services using the following dedicated tools:
7.1 Google
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
- Google Privacy Controls: For comprehensive Google privacy settings, visit: https://myaccount.google.com/privacycheckup
7.2 Meta (Facebook)
- Facebook Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
- Off-Facebook Activity: Manage the information Facebook receives about your activity on other websites and apps at: https://www.facebook.com/off_facebook_activity/
7.3 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- DAA AppChoices (Mobile): For mobile app advertising opt-outs: https://youradchoices.com/appchoices
8. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding the use of cookies and the personal information they may collect, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect through cookies, how we use it, and with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: The use of advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You have the right to opt out. You may exercise this right by using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our Website footer, or by contacting us at [email protected].
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11 below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days, as required by California law.
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
You are free to restrict or block cookies at any time; however, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on meal-hangryjoes.click. The following outlines the potential impact by cookie category:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The Website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online food orders, log into your account, or use the shopping cart. These cookies cannot be disabled without severely impacting core Website functionality. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to monitor Website performance or understand how visitors use our site. This limits our ability to improve your experience and the quality of our food ordering platform. Your use of the Website will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Personalization features such as saved delivery addresses, food preferences, and location settings will not be retained between sessions. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or previous interactions with Hangry Joe's. This does not affect your ability to use the Website or place orders. |
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or changes in applicable law. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting an updated version on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of meal-hangryjoes.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
If you have previously provided consent to certain categories of cookies and we make material changes to how those cookies work, we may request your consent again.
11. 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:
Hangry Joe's — Privacy & Cookie Inquiries
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: meal-hangryjoes.click
We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently. For California residents wishing to submit a formal privacy request, please clearly indicate in your communication that you are submitting a CCPA/CPRA request, and include sufficient information for us to verify your identity.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on May 28, 2026, and is effective as of that date. It applies to all users of meal-hangryjoes.click and is governed by the laws of the United States, including applicable federal regulations under the FTC Act and state regulations under the CCPA/CPRA for California residents.