Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 21, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Hangry Joe's ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at eat-hangryjoes.click and explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

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 more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Hangry Joe's) 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 computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit eat-hangryjoes.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends this cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies may store a variety of information, including:

  • Your login status and session information
  • Items added to your cart or order preferences
  • Your language and location preferences
  • Pages you have visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (e.g., via a search engine or advertisement)
  • Your device type, operating system, and browser version

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views or email opens.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser tab.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device settings to create a unique identifier.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies by their purpose and duration. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about which cookies you wish to accept.

3.1 By Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time (as specified in the cookie) or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website.

3.2 By Purpose

Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested, such as placing a food order, cannot be provided.

Analytics / 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 to know 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. 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.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly, such as saved preferences for your food orders or preferred restaurant locations.

Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. 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. Under the CCPA/CPRA, the sharing of personal information through advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, and California residents have the right to opt out.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

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

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. 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 for a shorter period. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (AdSense) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. 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. Advertising 3 Months
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores the last visit from a Facebook ad click. Used for conversion tracking. Advertising 2 Years
cookieconsent_status Hangry Joe's Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for consent every time you visit our website. Essential 1 Year
session_id Hangry Joe's Maintains your user session as you navigate through our website, enabling features such as shopping cart and order processing. Essential Session
user_prefs Hangry Joe's Remembers your preferences such as location, language settings, and menu preferences to personalize your experience. Functional 6 Months
cart_items Hangry Joe's Stores items you have added to your cart so they are retained if you leave and return to the site. Functional 7 Days
_hjid Hotjar Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. Analytics 1 Year
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user ID. Analytics 1 Year
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. Advertising 13 Months
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. Advertising 6 Months

This table is updated periodically. The cookies listed above represent those currently in use as of June 21, 2026. New cookies may be added or existing cookies may be removed as our website and services evolve.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use several third-party services on eat-hangryjoes.click that may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies. Key third-party services include:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information on how Google uses data collected through our site, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to promote Hangry Joe's across the Google network. The _gcl_au cookie helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns by tracking whether users who clicked on our ads subsequently visited our website or placed an order.

5.3 Facebook / Meta Pixel

We use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, and to build audiences for our advertisements. The Pixel tracks actions taken on our website by users who visited after seeing our Facebook or Instagram ads.

5.4 Hotjar

We use Hotjar to better understand our users' needs and to optimize their experience on our website. Hotjar uses cookies to collect heatmaps, session recordings, and survey responses to help us understand user behavior.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage and control cookies:

6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can change 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 preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

For mobile devices, please refer to the privacy settings available on your specific device and operating system.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

Service Opt-Out Tool
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ad Settings
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences
Hotjar Hotjar Opt-Out
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functionality will be affected. You may be unable to place orders, use the shopping cart, or maintain a logged-in session. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing website use.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to measure and improve the performance of our website. You will still be able to use all website features, but we will have limited ability to optimize your experience based on usage data.
Functional Cookies Personalization features may not work. Your preferences, such as saved locations, dietary preferences, and order history, may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads — only that they will be less targeted to your preferences.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. The use of advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" of your personal information under CPRA. You can exercise this right by clicking "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" in our cookie preferences or by emailing us at the address below.
  • 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 your CCPA/CPRA 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 information provided in the Contact section below.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 to control tracking on our website.

We do, however, honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required under applicable California law. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as an opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

10. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, updates to applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, by displaying a notice on our website or sending you a notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

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 using the following details:

Hangry Joe's — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For California residents exercising rights under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally 45 days, with the possibility of a 45-day extension when reasonably necessary).