Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 4, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to chuys-meal.digital, operated by Chuys. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your online experience. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our food service website, and what choices you have regarding their use.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using chuys-meal.digital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
We comply with applicable United States federal and state laws regarding the use of cookies and online tracking technologies, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and other applicable consumer protection regulations.
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. These files are stored in your browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.
Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. They do not typically contain personal information on their own, but the information they collect may be combined with other data to identify you.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit chuys-meal.digital, our web server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file and sends it back to us every time you make a subsequent request to our server. This process allows us to:
- Recognize you as a returning visitor
- Keep track of items you have added to your cart or order
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how you interact with our website
- Deliver relevant advertising content
- Maintain the security and integrity of your session
2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Chuys when you visit chuys-meal.digital. These cookies are only accessible by our website and are primarily used to enhance your experience.
Third-party cookies are set by external service providers and partners, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms like Facebook. These providers may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites over time, which helps them deliver targeted advertising and analytical insights.
2.3 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand how users interact with our content.
- Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity.
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that holds data only for the duration of your browser session.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about how you use our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on chuys-meal.digital. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and online food ordering capabilities. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary to deliver the service.
Examples of what essential cookies do on chuys-meal.digital:
- Maintain your session while you browse our menu and place orders
- Remember items in your food order cart
- Enable secure checkout and payment processing
- Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
- Load balance traffic across our servers to ensure consistent performance
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve our website design, content, and food ordering experience. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool.
Information collected by analytics cookies includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (search engine, direct link, referral)
- Technical information about your device and browser
- Geographic location (at the city or regional level)
- Actions taken on our website, such as menu views and order completions
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Functional cookies on chuys-meal.digital may:
- Remember your language and location preferences
- Save your dietary preferences and favorite menu items
- Enable social media sharing features
- Remember your contact information to speed up future orders
- Store your preferred delivery address
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually set by advertising networks with our permission.
Advertising cookies help us:
- Show you relevant food promotions and offers
- Retarget visitors who have shown interest in our menu
- Measure conversions from our advertising campaigns
- Build profiles of your interests to serve more relevant ads
- Track the performance of our marketing campaigns across platforms
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on chuys-meal.digital:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_session_id |
Chuys | Maintains your session while browsing our menu and placing food orders | Essential | Session (expires when browser closes) |
cart_token |
Chuys | Stores your food order cart contents so items are not lost when navigating between pages | Essential | 30 days |
csrf_token |
Chuys | Security cookie that protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Essential | Session |
user_prefs |
Chuys | Remembers your dietary preferences and customization settings for menu items | Functional | 1 year |
location_pref |
Chuys | Stores your preferred delivery location or nearest restaurant location | Functional | 6 months |
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website; distinguishes unique users and tracks user sessions | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates and limit data collection on high-traffic websites | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads to store and track conversions; measures the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and links ad clicks to website actions such as food orders | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding and targeted advertising for our food promotions | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to provide a series of advertisement products; contains a unique browser and user ID combination for targeted advertising | Advertising | 3 months |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking advertisements to measure effectiveness and present targeted ads | Advertising | 1 year |
cookieconsent_status |
Chuys | Stores your cookie consent decision so we do not repeatedly ask for your permission on each visit | Essential | 1 year |
Note: The specific cookies in use may change as we update our website and third-party services. We will update this table accordingly.
5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except essential cookies, which are required for website operation). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies. Chrome Cookie Help
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can manage cookie storage and set exceptions for specific websites. Firefox Cookie Help
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies or remove cookies from specific websites. Safari Cookie Help
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and Site Permissions. You can block third-party cookies or all cookies. Edge Cookie Help
- Opera: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies. You can manage cookie preferences similar to Chrome. Opera Cookie Help
5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Providers
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the tools provided by those companies:
| Provider | Opt-Out Tool | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on | Install this browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to any website |
| Google Ads | Google Ads Settings | Manage your Google ad personalization settings and opt out of personalized advertising |
| Facebook (Meta) | Facebook Ad Preferences | Control your ad preferences on Facebook and opt out of interest-based advertising |
| Network Advertising Initiative | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple NAI member companies at once |
| Digital Advertising Alliance | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising delivered by DAA member companies |
5.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage advertising cookies through your device settings:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track." You can also reset your Advertising Identifier in Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising.
- Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization," or reset your advertising ID.
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on chuys-meal.digital. The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Can Be Disabled? | Impact if Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | No | The website will not function properly. You will be unable to place food orders, access your account, or complete checkout. Core services will be unavailable. |
| Functional | Yes, with limitations | Your preferences and settings will not be remembered between visits. You will need to re-enter your dietary preferences, delivery address, and other customizations each time you visit. |
| Analytics | Yes | We will not be able to analyze your usage patterns to improve our website. Your browsing experience will remain largely unchanged, but you may encounter features that are less optimized. |
| Advertising | Yes | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will have less ability to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. |
7. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding the collection and use of your personal information through 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 collected about them through cookies
- Delete personal information collected through cookies
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies
- Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act provides consumer protection against unfair or deceptive practices related to the collection and use of personal data through tracking technologies. We are committed to complying with all FTC guidelines regarding transparency in data collection.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 45 days, as required by applicable law.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. While we acknowledge DNT signals, our website does not currently change its behavior based on whether a DNT signal is received. We encourage you to use the cookie management options described in Section 5 to control tracking on our website.
9. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website, chuys-meal.digital, is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child through the use of cookies, please contact us immediately using the information below, and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
When we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may also provide additional notice, such as a banner on our website or an email notification.
Your continued use of chuys-meal.digital after the effective date of any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
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. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
Company Name: Chuys
Email: [email protected]
Website: chuys-meal.digital
When contacting us regarding this Cookie Policy, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email to help us direct your request to the appropriate team member. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.