Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to East Coast Wings. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, your rights regarding cookies, and how you can control them.

This policy applies to all pages and services available through our website eastcoast-wings.rest and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Our practices are consistent with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable.

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 websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies are set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website (known as "third-party cookies"). Cookies can be "persistent" — meaning they remain on your device after your browser is closed — or "session cookies" — meaning they are deleted when you close your browser.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and page views.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when the browser session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device's configuration for identification purposes.

3. How We Use Cookies

East Coast Wings uses cookies for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to:

  • Ensuring the proper functioning of our website
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analyzing how visitors use our website to improve our services
  • Understanding the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Delivering personalized content and relevant advertisements
  • Maintaining the security and integrity of our website
  • Processing online orders and reservations for our food services

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types:

4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of our website would not work, such as secure login areas, shopping carts for online food orders, and payment processing. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your browsing experience.

4.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. This information is used to improve how our website works. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it does not identify you personally.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, your location, or your order history — to provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or leaving a comment. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These 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 to 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.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on eastcoast-wings.rest:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our 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 you use our website. This cookie is used to distinguish users on a session basis. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. Helps manage the frequency of data collection requests. 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 campaigns. 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. Tracks user behavior across websites. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a real-time bidding system from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID East Coast Wings Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your online ordering session and cart contents. Essential Session
cookie_consent East Coast Wings Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure we respect your choices regarding cookie usage. Essential 1 year
cart_token East Coast Wings Used to maintain your food order and shopping cart contents between visits to our website. Functional 30 days
user_preferences East Coast Wings Stores your preferences such as dietary restrictions, favorite menu items, and preferred location for a personalized experience. Functional 6 months
_csrf_token East Coast Wings A security token used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks and protect your online transactions. Essential Session
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an advertisement. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and remembering user preferences. Advertising 6 months

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers that we have selected to provide services on our behalf or in connection with our website. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:

Please note that we do not have control over the cookies placed by third parties and are not responsible for their content or accuracy.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. The process for managing cookies varies by browser. Here are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies by using the following opt-out tools:

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you are using a mobile device, you can manage your advertising preferences through your device settings:

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

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Our website may not function correctly. You may be unable to place online orders, access secure areas, or complete payment transactions. Core website features will be unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to monitor and improve website performance. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected, but we won't be able to make data-driven improvements to our services.
Functional Cookies Your preferences, such as saved menu selections, dietary restrictions, and location preferences, will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Your browsing experience will not be significantly affected in terms of functionality.

9. Your Privacy Rights Under United States Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information and cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected about them
  • Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Opt out of the sale of their personal information
  • Request deletion of their personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) also prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including misrepresentations about data collection and use. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state privacy laws.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 of this policy.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect your rights or the way we use your data, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification.

Your continued use of eastcoast-wings.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. 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:

East Coast Wings

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For urgent matters related to data privacy or security, please clearly indicate the nature of your request in your correspondence.