Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 31, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Hangry Joe's ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website located at meal-hangryjoes.digital, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
At Hangry Joe's, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve the functionality of our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and deliver relevant food-related offers and promotions to our customers.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie 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 more efficiently, provide useful features and functionality, and to 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.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit our website for the first time, your browser receives cookies from our server. On subsequent visits, your browser sends these cookies back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences. Cookies typically contain the following information:
- The name of the server the cookie was sent from
- The lifetime of the cookie (how long it will remain active)
- A value — usually a randomly generated unique number
2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track activity and measure performance.
- Local Storage: A feature of modern browsers that allows websites to store data locally on your device, persisting beyond a single browsing session.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded on our web pages that collect information about user behavior.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our website and to enable you to use some of its features. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided, such as:
- Maintaining your food order session while you browse our menu
- Remembering items in your cart as you navigate between pages
- Processing your online food orders securely
- Ensuring our website security and fraud prevention
- Authenticating users who log in to their accounts
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 to understand 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.
We use these insights to improve our menu presentations, streamline our online ordering process, and enhance the overall customer experience on our food ordering platform.
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 services may not function properly.
Functional cookies on our food ordering website help us remember your:
- Preferred location for food delivery
- Dietary preferences and restrictions you have set
- Language and accessibility preferences
- Previously saved delivery addresses
- Favorite menu items
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 related to our food offerings and promotions.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on meal-hangryjoes.digital:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions on our food ordering platform. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limiting data collection on high-traffic websites to ensure consistent performance. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gat_gtag_UA |
Google Analytics | A variation of the _gat cookie used to throttle request rate when Google Tag Manager is in use. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns, including food promotions and delivery offers. | 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. Allows us to show targeted food promotions on Facebook and Instagram. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to provide a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third party advertisers. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
Hangry Joe's | Maintains your ordering session while browsing our menu, ensuring items in your cart are retained as you navigate through our website. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Hangry Joe's | Stores a unique identifier for your food order cart, allowing us to persist your selected items between visits. | Essential | 30 days |
auth_token |
Hangry Joe's | Keeps you securely logged into your Hangry Joe's account so you don't have to sign in every time you visit. | Essential | 30 days |
preferred_location |
Hangry Joe's | Remembers your preferred delivery location or nearest restaurant to personalize your menu experience. | Functional | 1 year |
dietary_prefs |
Hangry Joe's | Stores your dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free) to personalize menu recommendations. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Hangry Joe's | Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not need to ask you again on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
_uetsid |
Microsoft / Bing | Used by Microsoft Advertising to track website visitors for remarketing purposes, allowing us to show relevant Hangry Joe's ads to past visitors. | Advertising | 1 day |
_uetvid |
Microsoft / Bing | Used by Microsoft Advertising to create a profile of the visitor's interests in order to show relevant advertising. | Advertising | 13 months |
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws, including but not limited to:
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through cookies.
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We adhere to FTC guidelines regarding online behavioral advertising and transparency in data collection practices.
- The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): We ensure our use of cookies complies with federal computer access and privacy laws.
Depending on your state of residence, additional state-level privacy laws may apply, including the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and others. We are committed to honoring your rights under all applicable laws.
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit Google Chrome Cookie Help
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit Firefox Cookie Help
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Visit Safari Cookie Help
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and site data. Visit Edge Cookie Help
- Opera: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies. Visit Opera Cookie Help
Please note that if you choose to block cookies through your browser settings, some features of our website may not function as intended, including parts of our online food ordering system.
6.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking cookies using the following opt-out tools provided by those companies:
| Service | Opt-Out Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-Out | Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics. |
| Google Ads / Advertising | Google Ad Settings | Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads. |
| Facebook / Meta | Facebook Ad Preferences | Manage your Facebook and Instagram advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based ads. |
| Microsoft / Bing Ads | Microsoft Ad Settings | Opt out of personalized advertising from Microsoft across its advertising network. |
| Network Advertising Initiative | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies all at once. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from companies participating in the DAA self-regulatory program. |
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage your advertising preferences through your device settings:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track." You can also limit ad tracking under Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising.
- Android: Go to Settings → Privacy → Ads, and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to manage or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:
7.1 Disabling Essential Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you may experience the following issues on our website:
- Your shopping cart may not retain items as you browse our menu
- You may be unable to complete online food orders
- You may not be able to log in to your account or stay logged in
- Secure payment processing may be disrupted
- Our website security measures may be compromised
7.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our website. While your browsing experience will largely be unaffected, we will lose the ability to improve our website based on real user behavior data. This means:
- We cannot optimize page loading times based on actual usage data
- We cannot identify and fix pages that users find confusing or difficult to navigate
- We cannot understand which menu items generate the most interest
7.3 Disabling Functional Cookies
If you disable functional cookies, the following features may not work correctly:
- Your delivery address preferences will not be saved between visits
- Your dietary preferences and customizations will not be remembered
- Your favorite menu items will not be saved
- You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit
7.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies
Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent you from seeing advertisements, but the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests. You will still receive advertising, but it will not be tailored to your preferences or browsing behavior on our food platform.
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the information collected through cookies:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect through cookies and how it is used, disclosed, or sold.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you through cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information, but we may share it with advertising partners through cookies, which may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA.
- 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: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below, or visit our Privacy Policy for more detailed information.
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. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals or similar mechanisms. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 6 to control tracking on our website.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including food delivery partners, payment processors, and social media platforms. This Cookie Policy applies only to our website at meal-hangryjoes.digital. We are not responsible for the cookie practices or privacy policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. If we make material changes, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on meal-hangryjoes.digital, please contact us using the information below:
Business Name: Hangry Joe's
Website: meal-hangryjoes.digital
Email: [email protected]
Country: United States
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please specify this in your request so we can prioritize your inquiry appropriately.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 31, 2026. Hangry Joe's operates in the United States and complies with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and FTC guidelines on online behavioral advertising.