Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hangry Joe's. We operate the website meal-hangryjoes.top (the "Site"), which provides food ordering, menu browsing, and related services to our customers. Like most modern websites, our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to deliver a better, faster, and safer experience for you.

This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, what types of cookies we deploy on our Site, and how you can manage or disable them. Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions, you can contact us at [email protected].

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Site and services.

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 their websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to collect reporting and analytical information.

Cookies are sent from a web server to your browser and stored on your device. When you revisit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visit, such as your preferences or login status.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that directly identifies you as a person. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For more information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Hangry Joe's when you visit meal-hangryjoes.top. These cookies can only be read by our website.

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than meal-hangryjoes.top. These are placed by our trusted partners and service providers — such as Google Analytics or advertising networks — to provide us with services like web analytics and targeted advertising. Third-party cookies are governed by those third parties' own privacy and cookie policies.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device automatically when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are actively browsing our Site.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (defined by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. These cookies are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Hangry Joe's uses cookies for several important reasons related to running our food service website effectively. Our use of cookies enables us to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly and securely for all visitors
  • Remember your preferences, such as your location or language settings, so you do not need to re-enter them each visit
  • Keep you signed in to your account during your browsing session
  • Maintain items in your cart as you browse our menu
  • Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve its design, content, and functionality
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Deliver relevant advertisements and promotions to you on our Site and third-party platforms
  • Protect against fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with applicable legal requirements

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on meal-hangryjoes.top into four main types, as described below.

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, you would not be able to use core features of our Site, such as browsing our menu, placing an order, or logging into your account. These cookies do not gather any information about you that could be used for marketing or advertising purposes, and they cannot be disabled without severely impacting how the website functions.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the delivery of the services you have requested, they are exempt from consent requirements under applicable U.S. law.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our Site and to understand how visitors move around the Site when they are using it. This helps us improve the way the website works — for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use meal-hangryjoes.top. This data helps us analyze traffic patterns, identify popular pages, and improve our overall user experience. The information collected is aggregated and does not personally identify any individual visitor.

4.3 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. Functional cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make, such as your preferred location, delivery address, or recently viewed menu items, and to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing habits and activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant advertisements. They are placed by advertising networks with our permission and are linked to our website functionality provided by third parties such as Google Ads and Facebook.

These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and understand how many people see and interact with our ads. Limiting these cookies will not stop you from seeing ads; it will simply make the advertisements you see less personalized to your interests.

5. Specific Cookies Used on meal-hangryjoes.top

The table below provides a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit our Site, along with their purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users across sessions within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle and limit the request rate when using Google Tag Manager, preventing excessive data collection requests from being sent to Google's servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using Google Ads services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites to build a targeting profile. Advertising 3 months
session_id Hangry Joe's Maintains your active browsing session on our Site. Allows you to remain logged in and keeps items in your cart as you navigate between pages. Essential Session
cart_token Hangry Joe's Stores your shopping cart contents so that items you add are preserved during your visit and if you return to the Site within a short period. Essential / Functional 30 days
user_prefs Hangry Joe's Remembers your user preferences such as preferred delivery location, dietary filters, or display settings to provide a more personalized experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Hangry Joe's Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not repeatedly display the cookie consent banner on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
csrf_token Hangry Joe's A security token used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. This cookie is essential for keeping your interactions with our website secure. Essential Session
_uetsid Microsoft / Bing Ads Used by Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) to collect data on visitor behavior for the purpose of presenting relevant advertisements and measuring campaign effectiveness. Advertising 1 day

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Hangry Joe's is based in the United States and our use of cookies is governed primarily by U.S. federal and state law, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), which prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices. While the United States does not have a single federal cookie law equivalent to Europe's ePrivacy Directive, we take our responsibilities to users seriously and adhere to best practices in transparency and user control.

For users who may be residents of California, we also comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which grant California residents additional rights regarding the collection and use of personal information, including information gathered through cookies.

Under these laws, California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about them through cookies and other means
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • Request deletion of personal information collected through cookies
  • Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences.

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit meal-hangryjoes.top, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

  • Notify you when cookies are placed on your device
  • Block all cookies
  • Block only third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser
  • Allow cookies from specific websites only

Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most widely used web browsers:

Please be aware that if you disable cookies through your browser settings, you may need to manually adjust your preferences each time you visit our Site, as browser settings apply globally to all websites you visit.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the tools provided by those service providers directly:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads Personalization

To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit the Google Ads Settings page:

https://adssettings.google.com

Facebook / Meta Advertising

To opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook and Meta, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

U.S. residents can also use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool, which allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies:

https://optout.aboutads.info

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

Similarly, the Network Advertising Initiative provides an opt-out tool for member advertising networks:

https://optout.networkadvertising.org

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or delete cookies at any time, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. The following outlines the potential effects by cookie type:

8.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

8.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies such as Google Analytics, we will not be able to track your visit for statistical purposes. This will not prevent you from using the Site, but it will limit our ability to understand how our website is used and make improvements accordingly. Your browsing experience will not be significantly affected.

8.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in the loss of personalized features. For example, you may need to re-enter your delivery preferences each time you visit, and you may not see recently viewed items or customized suggestions. The core functionality of the Site will still be available, but your experience may be less convenient.

8.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising and targeting cookies, you will still see advertisements when browsing the internet and on our Site, but those ads will be less relevant to your interests and browsing history. Disabling these cookies does not stop advertising — it simply makes the ads you see more generic and less tailored to you.

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals in the United States.

At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you may use the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.3 of this policy to manage your tracking preferences with specific third-party services.

10. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child through cookies, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt action to address the issue.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. If we make material changes, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email where appropriate.

Your continued use of meal-hangryjoes.top following the posting of any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to abide by the updated policy.

12. More Information About Cookies

If you would like to learn more about cookies in general and how they work, the following resources may be helpful:

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We are committed to responding to all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

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This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 3, 2026. Hangry Joe's is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.