Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chuys. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies on eat-chuys.click, as well as the 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. We operate in the United States, and our practices comply with applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding consumer protection and transparency.

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 supply information to the website owner.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the server the cookie was sent from
  • The lifetime of the cookie (how long it will stay on your device)
  • A unique identifier (a randomly generated number)
  • Data about your browsing behavior on our website

Cookies are set by either the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies) or by third-party organizations such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms (known as third-party cookies).

3. How Cookies Work

When you visit eat-chuys.click for the first time, our website sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it in a designated folder on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser retrieves the cookie and sends it back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your current browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (as specified in the cookie) or until you manually delete them. They are reactivated every time you visit the website that created them.

Similar tracking technologies include web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects, and fingerprinting techniques. Like cookies, these technologies help us understand how users interact with our website and content.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on eat-chuys.click. Each type serves a specific purpose as outlined below:

4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and we cannot provide the services you request. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be turned off in our systems.

Legal basis: These cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website for our customers.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with eat-chuys.click by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

These cookies collect information such as:

  • The number of visitors to our website
  • Which pages are most and least popular
  • How visitors move around the website
  • Referring websites and search engines
  • Time spent on individual pages
  • Technical information such as browser type and device

4.3 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 have added to our website. These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide you with a more personalized experience.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising 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 such as Google Ads with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, which may include certain advertising cookie activities. Please see Section 8 for more information on how to exercise these rights.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on eat-chuys.click:

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 track sessions across different pages. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is 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 and manages the rate of requests to Google's servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and measures the effectiveness of advertising 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. Identifies browsers for the purpose of providing advertising and site analytics services. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status eat-chuys.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure we only activate non-essential cookies when the user has provided consent. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID eat-chuys.click Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for the website to function correctly and maintain your session while browsing. Essential Session
cart_session eat-chuys.click Maintains the contents of your shopping cart or order selection during your browsing session on our food ordering platform. Essential Session
user_preferences eat-chuys.click Remembers your site preferences such as location, dietary preferences, and display settings to provide you with a more personalized experience on repeat visits. Functional 6 months
_dc_gtm_UA-* Google Tag Manager Used by Google Tag Manager to control the loading of a Google Analytics script tag. Helps manage and deploy marketing tags (snippets of code) to our website. Analytics 1 minute
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's advertisements to measure the efficacy of an advertisement. Advertising 1 year
loc_data eat-chuys.click Stores your selected location or nearest Chuys restaurant to streamline menu browsing and ordering based on your geographic area. Functional 30 days

Note: This table may not include all cookies used on our website, as new cookies may be implemented as we update our services. We will update this policy accordingly.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on eat-chuys.click are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may include:

6.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services, which place cookies to help us analyze website performance and deliver targeted advertising. Google processes data as described in their Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

6.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We may use Facebook Pixel technology to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to understand how visitors interact with our website after seeing our Facebook or Instagram ads. Meta's data practices are described at facebook.com/policy.php.

6.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may also use additional third-party services such as online ordering platforms, customer review tools, and social media widgets that may place their own cookies on your device. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

Please note that we do not have control over cookies placed by third parties, and we recommend reviewing the respective privacy and cookie policies of these organizations for more information about their practices.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of eat-chuys.click and some features may not work as intended.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
  • Facebook Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences by visiting facebook.com/ads/preferences.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at optout.networkadvertising.org.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies at optout.aboutads.info.
  • Your Privacy Choices (US): Visit privacyrights.info for additional privacy tools and resources.

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you may be able to control interest-based advertising through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings → Privacy → Ads, and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect:

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: The right to know what personal information is being collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, including through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use: The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 of this policy.

8.2 Other U.S. State Residents

Residents of other states such as Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and Texas (TDPSA) may also have privacy rights regarding the collection of data through cookies. We are committed to honoring applicable state privacy laws. Please contact us for more information about exercising your rights under your state's law.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

  • Essential Cookies: Disabling these cookies will significantly impair website functionality. You may be unable to browse our menu, place online orders, or complete transactions. Session management will be disrupted.
  • Analytics Cookies: Disabling these cookies will prevent us from collecting data about your visit. This will not visibly affect your experience, but it limits our ability to improve the website based on user behavior patterns.
  • Functional Cookies: Disabling these cookies means that personalization features will not work. Your preferences (such as saved location or dietary options) will not be remembered between visits, and you may need to re-enter information each time you visit.
  • Advertising Cookies: Disabling these cookies will result in advertisements that are less relevant to your interests. You may still see ads, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your preferences. It will not prevent you from seeing any advertisements entirely.

We recommend allowing essential and functional cookies at minimum to ensure the best experience when ordering food through our website. If you have concerns about specific cookies, please contact us and we will do our best to address your questions.

10. Do Not Track (DNT) 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 accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, eat-chuys.click does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.2 above to limit tracking.

We will continue to monitor developments in DNT technology and industry standards, and may update this policy accordingly.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable laws and regulations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of eat-chuys.click after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

12. 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 using the following information:

Chuys — Contact Information

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents submitting CCPA/CPRA requests, we will respond within 45 days as required by law, with the possibility of a single 45-day extension when reasonably necessary.

When contacting us about cookies, please specify:

  • Your name and contact information
  • The specific cookie(s) or tracking technology you are inquiring about
  • The nature of your request (opt-out, information request, complaint, etc.)
  • Your state of residence (for privacy rights requests)

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 12, 2026. © 2026 Chuys. All rights reserved. | eat-chuys.click