Cookie Policy

Effective Date: June 3, 2026  |  Last Updated: June 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to 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 cafe-hangryjoes.click (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website. 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. As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which governs unfair or deceptive trade practices including digital advertising disclosures.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work 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 our Website, our web server sends a cookie to your device's browser. Your browser stores this cookie in a small file. The next time you visit our Website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences or activity.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the cookie
  • The value of the cookie (a unique identifier or preference setting)
  • The domain that set the cookie
  • The expiration date or duration
  • A flag indicating whether the cookie should only be transmitted over a secure (HTTPS) connection

2.2 Other Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic 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 within your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small snippets of code embedded in our Website that collect information about your behavior and interactions.

Throughout this policy, we use the term "cookies" to refer collectively to all these tracking technologies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the operation of our Website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly. Because they are essential to Website operation, these cookies cannot be disabled.

Examples of what essential cookies do:

  • Maintain your session while you browse
  • Remember items in your order or cart
  • Enable secure login and authentication processes
  • Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
  • Load balance traffic across servers to maintain Website stability

3.2 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 most and least popular, how visitors navigate our site, and where users may encounter errors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect this information. Google Analytics places cookies on your device to track your interactions with our Website and compiles reports for us.

3.3 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, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Functional cookies help us:

  • Remember your location or preferred restaurant branch
  • Remember your language and display preferences
  • Save your menu preferences and dietary settings
  • Enable embedded maps and location services
  • Support live chat or customer support tools

3.4 Advertising and 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. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking and may use Facebook/Meta Pixel or similar tools to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver relevant promotions to potential customers.

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), sharing personal data with advertising partners for cross-context behavioral advertising may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. California residents have the right to opt out of such sharing. Please see Section 7 of this policy for more information.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit cafe-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 across sessions. 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 Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 90 days
PHPSESSID Hangry Joe's Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your browsing session and order information. Essential Session
csrf_token Hangry Joe's Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying that form submissions originate from our Website. Essential Session
hj_prefs Hangry Joe's Stores your display preferences, such as location or menu display settings, to provide a personalized browsing experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Hangry Joe's Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not display the consent banner on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website, as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. Analytics 2 years
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences. Advertising 6 months

5. 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 the following ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. The instructions for managing cookies in commonly used browsers are as follows:

Browser How to Manage Cookies
Google Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit: support.mozilla.org
Apple Safari Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Visit: support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
Microsoft Edge Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Visit: support.microsoft.com
Opera Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies. Visit: help.opera.com

For mobile devices, please refer to the device manufacturer's instructions or the browser app's help documentation for information about managing cookies.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookie services using the following tools:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or block cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on our Website. The following describes the potential effects of disabling each category of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The Website may not function correctly. You may not be able to complete online orders, log in to your account, or use interactive features. Core functionality will be unavailable. Note: These cannot be fully disabled as they are necessary for the Website to operate.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data on Website performance and user behavior. This means we cannot identify and fix issues or improve your experience. There is no direct impact on your ability to use the Website.
Functional Cookies Personalized features such as saved preferences, location settings, and menu customizations will not be retained between visits. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Your interactions with advertising may not be tracked, meaning we cannot measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

  • 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 personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: 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 receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 of this policy. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days, as required by the CCPA/CPRA.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason we consider necessary or appropriate. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

We will obtain fresh consent from you if required by applicable law when making material changes to our use of cookies that affect your personal data.

9. 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

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5–10 business days.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 3, 2026. © 2026 Hangry Joe's. All rights reserved.