Last Updated: June 2026
🍪 Short Version: Like almost every website on the internet, we use cookies. Most of them are just there to keep the site working and to show relevant ads. You can control most cookies through your browser settings. Keep reading for the full picture.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones WendysMenu-Prices.online uses, why we use them, and what choices you have. We want to be straightforward about this cookies are a normal part of how websites work, and you have every right to understand what’s happening when you visit our pages.
1. What Are Cookies, Exactly?
A cookie is a small text file that a website saves onto your device your phone, tablet, or computer when you visit. It is not a program, it cannot run any code on your device, and it cannot carry viruses. Cookies are simply pieces of stored text that websites use to remember things about your visit.
There are also similar technologies, often grouped under the “cookie” umbrella:
- Pixels / Web beacons: Tiny invisible images embedded in pages that let services like Google Analytics count visits.
- Local storage: A browser feature that works similarly to cookies but stores data on your device instead of sending it back and forth with every request.
- Session storage: Same as local storage, but the data is cleared when you close your browser tab.
When we say “cookies” in this policy, we mean all of these technologies together.
2. The Four Types of Cookies We Use
✅ Essential Cookies
Strictly necessary for the site to function. Without these, pages will not load correctly. These cannot be turned off because the site simply does not work without them.
📊 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand which pages are popular and how visitors move through the site. All data collected this way is anonymised and aggregated we never see individual visitor details. This helps us improve the usefulness of our menu price guides over time.
📢 Advertising Cookies
Used by Google AdSense to display ads that are more relevant to your interests, based on your broader browsing behaviour. This is how we keep the website free for all visitors ad revenue covers our running costs.
⚙️ Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences — such as display settings or previously dismissed notices to make your experience smoother on future visits.
| Cookie Type | Can You Turn It Off? | Impact If Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | No | Site may not load properly |
| Analytics | Yes | No impact on browsing |
| Advertising | Yes | Ads become less relevant |
| Functional | Yes | Preferences not saved |
3. Specific Cookies in Use
| Cookie / Service | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _gid — Google Analytics | Analytics | Tracks page views and user sessions in anonymised form so we can see what content is useful. | Up to 2 years |
| _gads, IDE, DSID — Google AdSense / DoubleClick | Advertising | Personalises the ads shown based on your browsing history across the web. | Up to 13 months |
| wordpress_*, wp-settings-* — WordPress CMS | Essential | Required for WordPress to serve pages correctly. Logged-out visitors receive only session cookies. | Session / 1 year |
| CONSENT, NID — Google | Functional / Advertising | Stores user preferences and supports Google services embedded on the page. | Up to 2 years |
| Cookie consent banner — WMP first-party | Essential | Remembers whether you acknowledged our cookie notice so we do not show it on every visit. | 1 year |
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK, our use of non-essential cookies is based on your consent under the GDPR and the UK GDPR. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings — see Section 5 below for step-by-step instructions.
For visitors in California, the CCPA gives you the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Advertising cookies used by third parties like Google may involve the sharing of data. You can opt out via Google’s Ad Settings or through the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.
For all other visitors, our use of cookies is based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional, well-performing website.
5. How to Control or Delete Cookies
You are in control. Here is how to manage cookies through your browser:
- Open your browser’s Settings or Preferences menu.
- Look for the Privacy or Security section.
- Find the Cookies and Site Data option.
- Choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies.
- Save your preferences and reload the page.
Direct links for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Cookie settings in Firefox
- Apple Safari: Cookie settings in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Cookie settings in Edge
Please note: if you block or delete essential cookies, parts of this website may not work as expected.
To opt out of Google’s personalised advertising specifically, you can visit adssettings.google.com or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services primarily Google for analytics and advertising. We do not control how these companies use cookie data once it is collected by them. We recommend reading Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy for more information on how Google handles your data.
It is worth noting that these third party cookies exist entirely independently of WendysMenu-Prices.online. Even if you have never visited our site before, Google may already have a cookie profile associated with your browser from other websites. We have no access to that data only Google does.
7. Why Does a Menu Price Website Use Advertising Cookies?
This is a fair question. WendysMenu-Prices.online is a free resource there is no subscription, no paywall, and no registration required to access any of our content. The cost of running the website hosting, research, writing, and maintenance is covered through display advertising provided by Google AdSense.
Advertising cookies help Google serve ads that are more relevant to you personally, which tends to result in a better experience than seeing completely random ads. If you prefer not to have personalised ads, you can opt out using the tools listed in Section 5 above. You will still see ads, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your interests.
We have no control over which specific ads appear on the site that is handled entirely by Google’s automated systems. Our Affiliate Disclosure page explains our full advertising and monetisation approach in more detail.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Do cookies slow down my browser?
In normal circumstances, no. Cookies are tiny text files and have no measurable impact on browser speed. However, a very large accumulation of cookies across many websites over a long period can occasionally contribute to slower browsing. Clearing your cookies periodically as described in Section 5 is a simple fix.
Can cookies identify me personally?
The cookies we use do not collect your name, email address, or any information that directly identifies you as an individual. Analytics cookies use anonymised identifiers. Advertising cookies build interest profiles based on browsing behaviour, but these profiles are held by Google, not by us.
Does blocking cookies affect my experience on this site?
Blocking third-party cookies (analytics and advertising) will have no noticeable effect on your ability to read our menu guides and price information. Blocking essential cookies may cause minor issues with page loading. The content itself remains fully accessible either way.
Do you share cookie data with anyone?
We do not sell or share cookie data. The first-party cookie we set (the consent banner cookie) stays on your device and is never transmitted to any third party. Third-party cookies set by Google are governed entirely by Google’s own privacy practices see their policy linked in Section 6.
9. Related Legal Pages
This Cookie Policy is one part of how we operate transparently. You may also find the following pages useful:
- Privacy Policy How we collect, store, and protect your personal data
- Disclaimer Limitations on the accuracy of our menu and price information
- Terms & Conditions The rules governing your use of this website
- DMCA Policy How to submit a copyright takedown request
- Cookie Policy You are here
10. Updates to This Policy
Cookie technology and legal requirements evolve. We will update this page when our cookie practices change or when laws require us to. Check the “Last Updated” date at the top to know how current this policy is.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to cookies or how your data is used, please get in touch:
- 📧 Email: contact@wendysmenu-prices.online
- 📄 Contact Form: Contact Us Page