Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Chuys, a food service business operating through our website meal-chuys.digital. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your online experience. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, and the choices you have regarding their use.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect and process personal data. Together, these documents form our commitment to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
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 their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Chuys) 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. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you first visit our website, your browser receives and stores cookies on your device. When you return to the website, your browser sends those cookies back to our server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visit. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
Cookies can be stored for different lengths of time:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire (and are automatically deleted) when you close your web browser. Session cookies are used to track your activities during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a specific purpose and plays an important role in delivering our services to you:
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly.
Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as they are strictly necessary for the provision of the service you have requested.
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 know 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. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. We use this information to compile statistical reports on website activity.
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 may remember your preferences such as language settings, your location, and other customizable features.
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. Under the CCPA/CPRA, certain uses of advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, and you have the right to opt out of such practices.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high traffic sites. Helps manage the volume of requests to Google Analytics servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. | 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. Identifies browsers for tracking purposes. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbc |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to track visits from advertisements. Stores the click identifier from the last Facebook ad clicked by the user. | Advertising | 2 years |
session_id |
Chuys (First Party) | Maintains your session state across page requests. Essential for shopping cart functionality and order processing on our food ordering platform. | Essential | Session |
csrftoken |
Chuys (First Party) | Cross-site request forgery protection token. Helps protect our website and your data from cross-site request forgery attacks. | Essential | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Chuys (First Party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences to ensure we do not ask for consent again once it has been given or denied. | Functional | 1 year |
user_preferences |
Chuys (First Party) | Remembers your preferences and settings on our website, such as your preferred delivery location, dietary preferences, and language settings. | Functional | 6 months |
cart_data |
Chuys (First Party) | Preserves the contents of your food order cart between visits so your selected items are retained if you leave and return to our website. | Functional | 30 days |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state across page requests. This is the Google Analytics 4 version of the _ga cookie for enhanced measurement. | Analytics | 2 years |
* This table represents the primary cookies used on our website. Additional cookies may be set by third-party integrations and may be updated periodically. We recommend checking this policy regularly for updates.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.
5.1 Google Services
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. For more information on Google's privacy practices, please visit Google Privacy Policy.
We may also use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to advertise our food services. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and serve targeted advertisements. You can learn more about Google's advertising practices at Google Advertising Policies.
5.2 Facebook / Meta Pixel
Our website may use the Facebook Pixel, a piece of code provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Facebook Pixel uses cookies to track user actions after viewing or clicking on a Facebook advertisement. This allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. For more information, visit Meta Privacy Policy.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences through several methods described below. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your experience using our food ordering services may be affected.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Apple Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
- Opera: Manage cookies in Opera
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising
In addition to browser controls, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific types of tracking and advertising cookies:
6.3 Mobile Device Controls
If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage your advertising preferences through your device settings:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to limit ad tracking, and Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising to opt out of personalized ads.
- Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of interest-based ads or reset your advertising ID.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block certain types of cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website will not function properly. You will be unable to complete food orders, use the shopping cart, log in to your account, or use secure areas of the website. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to monitor website performance or understand how visitors use our site. This will not significantly affect your browsing experience, but it limits our ability to improve our services. |
| Functional Cookies | Some personalized features will not be available. Your preferences (such as saved delivery addresses, dietary preferences, and language settings) will not be remembered between visits. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements repeatedly. This will not significantly affect your ability to use our food ordering services. |
8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect. For users in the United States, particularly California residents, the following rights may apply:
8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights regarding the data collected through cookies:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected about you through cookies and other means.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. Certain uses of advertising and targeting cookies may constitute a sale or sharing of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
- Right to Correct: Under the CPRA, you have the right to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10 of this policy.
8.2 FTC Act Compliance
We are committed to complying with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and FTC guidelines regarding online privacy and advertising. Our use of cookies and tracking technologies is designed to be transparent and in accordance with FTC best practices for disclosure and consumer choice.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes to this policy, 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 our use of cookies and related technologies.
If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification if we have your contact information.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of June 12, 2026. By using our website meal-chuys.digital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described herein. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.