Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to East Coast Wings ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website eastcoast-wings.click, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage or disable them. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your experience on our website is both enjoyable and respectful of your privacy rights.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Together, these documents form the complete framework governing how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or interact with our online services.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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 across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide website operators with useful information about how their sites are being used.

When you visit eastcoast-wings.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and recall your preferences or session data.

Cookies generally do not contain any information that personally identifies you, though personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your device — they are simply data files.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by East Coast Wings when you visit our website. They are used to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience on our site specifically.

Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners (such as Google or advertising networks) that provide features or functionality on our website. These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites and build profiles for targeted advertising purposes.

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only while your browser is open. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain continuity during your visit, such as keeping items in your cart or maintaining your login status.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (or until you manually delete them). They allow us to recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences from previous visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on eastcoast-wings.click. Each serves a distinct purpose, as described below:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. Without them, services like placing online orders, navigating the site, or accessing secure areas would not function properly. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing purposes. Because they are strictly necessary, they cannot be disabled without significantly affecting the way our website operates.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website:

  • Maintain your session as you navigate from page to page
  • Remember items placed in an online shopping cart
  • Enable secure log-in to any customer account features
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve how the website works — for example, identifying which pages are visited most frequently, how long users stay on certain pages, and whether they encounter any error messages.

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions and generates statistical reports about website usage. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or other settings) and provide more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or using a live chat tool. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and serve relevant ads to users who have previously visited our site (remarketing). This helps us optimize our advertising spend and show you offers that may be of genuine interest.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies deployed on eastcoast-wings.click, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

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 across the site. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to reduce bandwidth usage. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad click conversions. Advertising 90 days
cookieconsent_status East Coast Wings Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner does not repeatedly appear on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID East Coast Wings Preserves user session state across page requests, enabling continuity throughout the browsing session (e.g., maintaining cart contents). Essential Session
cart_token East Coast Wings Identifies and maintains the contents of your shopping cart or order across multiple pages and visits. Functional 7 days
user_prefs East Coast Wings Remembers user preferences such as selected location, delivery preferences, or display settings for a personalized experience. Functional 30 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
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination. Advertising 90 days

Note: This list may not be exhaustive. Third-party service providers may update or add cookies independently. We review and update this table regularly to keep it accurate.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We operate in the United States and our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), which requires us to be transparent about our data collection practices and to avoid deceptive or unfair practices.
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which grant California residents specific rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
  • Other applicable state privacy laws, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), and other emerging state-level regulations.

For strictly necessary cookies, no consent is required as these are essential for the operation of the website. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your informed consent, which you provide by continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie notice.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through advertising cookies. Please see Section 7 below for opt-out mechanisms.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and ability to control cookies on your device. Below are the primary methods for managing and disabling cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookie preferences through their settings. You can typically find cookie settings under "Privacy," "Security," or "Advanced Settings" in your browser's menu. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you block all cookies through your browser settings, some parts of our website may not function properly. See Section 8 for more details on the impact of disabling cookies.

6.2 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device's browser app settings. Additionally, both iOS and Android operating systems provide privacy settings that allow you to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

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

7. California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding personal information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Advertising cookies may constitute the "sharing" of personal information under CPRA.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10 of this policy. We will respond to your request within 45 days as required by California law.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

We respect your right to control cookies, but we want to make sure you understand the potential impact that disabling certain types of cookies may have on your experience at eastcoast-wings.click:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functions will be severely impaired. You may be unable to place orders, maintain a cart, log in, or navigate the site properly. We strongly advise keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data on how you use our website. This will not affect your browsing experience but will limit our ability to improve our site over time.
Functional Cookies Personalized features will be lost. You may need to re-enter preferences (such as your delivery address or favorite location) each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Your browsing activity will not be used for targeted advertising from our partners.

9. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website eastcoast-wings.click 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 that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through the use of our website, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not use advertising cookies to target children.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies or to the types of cookies we deploy, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or, where required by law, seek your renewed consent.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us:

East Coast Wings

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 10 business days. For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.