Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 24, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Chuys ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at chuys-food.digital and explains what cookies are, how we use them, your rights to control their use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use to operate our website and deliver our food-related services to you. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern how we collect and process your personal information.
By accessing or using chuys-food.digital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or opt out using the tools described below, though this may affect your experience on our website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
When you visit chuys-food.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your device. Your device stores this file, and the next time you visit our website, your device sends the cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your language preferences or the items in your online order.
Cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies are not viruses or malware and cannot harm your device.
2.1 How Cookies Work
Cookies function through a simple request-and-response mechanism:
- First-party cookies are set directly by Chuys (chuys-food.digital) when you visit our website.
- Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners — such as Google, Facebook, and analytics providers — whose content or features appear on our website.
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you delete them manually) and are reactivated each time you visit the website that created them.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Chuys uses several categories of cookies on chuys-food.digital. Each category serves a different purpose, and we describe these in detail below.
3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, certain parts of chuys-food.digital would not function properly. Essential cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and are not used to remember where you have been on the internet. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website to you, they cannot be switched off in our systems.
Examples of what essential cookies do on our website include:
- Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages
- Remembering items you have placed in an online order or cart
- Storing your cookie consent preferences
- Ensuring secure connections and preventing fraudulent activity
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with chuys-food.digital by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the way our website works and the overall user experience. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics provider.
These cookies collect information such as:
- Which pages on our website are most frequently visited
- How long visitors spend on each page
- Where visitors come from (e.g., search engines, social media, direct visits)
- Any error messages visitors encounter
- How users navigate through the site and where they click
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Functional cookies on chuys-food.digital may be used for:
- Remembering your language or region preferences
- Remembering your login details (if applicable)
- Personalizing content based on your previous visits
- Enabling embedded features such as maps or restaurant locators
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging for you. They may be used by advertising networks to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. These cookies work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
We use Google Ads and may use Facebook Pixel for advertising purposes. These cookies track your browsing across different websites and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and promotional offers for our food services.
4. Specific Cookies Used on chuys-food.digital
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on our website:
| 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. | 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. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. 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. | Advertising | 3 months |
cookieconsent_status |
Chuys (First-party) | Stores the user's cookie consent preference so that the consent banner is not shown on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Chuys (First-party) | Preserves user session state across page requests and maintains your session while navigating our website. | Essential | Session |
cart_session |
Chuys (First-party) | Remembers items added to your cart or online food order during your browsing session. | Functional | Session |
user_preferences |
Chuys (First-party) | Stores user preferences such as language selection, location settings, and display preferences to improve your experience. | Functional | 6 months |
_dc_gtm_UA-* |
Google Tag Manager | Used by Google Tag Manager to load and manage tracking scripts efficiently on the website. | Analytics | 1 minute |
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and consistent with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on consumer transparency, we process cookie data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising cookies), we rely on your consent, which you provide by accepting cookies through our consent banner when you first visit chuys-food.digital.
- Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies necessary for the operation of our website and the provision of our food services, we rely on our legitimate interest in maintaining a functional and secure website.
California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, which may include certain types of cookie-based advertising under the CPRA. You may exercise this right by using the opt-out tools described in Section 7 of this policy or by contacting us directly.
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 in several ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. The methods for doing this vary from browser to browser. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
- Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, including essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly. You may not be able to complete online orders or access certain features of chuys-food.digital.
6.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit chuys-food.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link available in our website footer.
7. Opt-Out Tools and Links
In addition to browser settings and our consent tool, you can use the following third-party opt-out mechanisms to control how your data is used for advertising and analytics purposes:
7.1 Google
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: You can manage or opt out of personalized Google Ads at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7.2 Facebook / Meta
- Facebook Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Meta Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
7.3 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for European visitors accessing our site): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling or restricting cookies may have an impact on your experience of chuys-food.digital. The following outlines how different types of cookie restriction may affect your use of our website:
| Cookie Type | Impact if Disabled |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online food orders, maintain sessions between pages, or use secure features of the site. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track how users interact with our website. This means we may be less effective in improving the performance and user experience of chuys-food.digital. There will be no impact on your ability to browse or use the site. |
| Functional Cookies | Certain features may not work as expected. Your preferences (such as language or location settings) may not be saved, and you may need to re-enter them each time you visit. Embedded features like maps or restaurant locators may be affected. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see more generic advertisements that are less relevant to you and your food preferences. |
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally agreed-upon standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, chuys-food.digital does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals from browsers. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in this policy to control tracking on our website.
10. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website, chuys-food.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 we may have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 through cookies or other means, please contact us immediately using the details provided in Section 12 of this policy.
11. 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 applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page 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 and, where appropriate, by displaying a notice on our website. Your continued use of chuys-food.digital after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on chuys-food.digital, please do not hesitate to contact us using the following details:
Chuys — Contact Information
- Company: Chuys
- Website: chuys-food.digital
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA — including the right to know, the right to delete, or the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information collected through cookies — please include "California Privacy Request" in your email subject line.