Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Chuys. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website located at chuys-food.rest. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains in detail what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
This policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access our website and online services. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding cookies and how they affect your browsing experience on our platform.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.
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. These files are stored in your web browser and allow the website — or third parties — to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.
Cookies serve many important functions on modern websites. They allow websites to remember your settings (such as language preferences or items in a shopping cart), analyze how visitors use the site, and deliver targeted advertising. Without cookies, many of the features you rely on when browsing the internet would not be possible.
Cookies can be classified in several ways:
- By duration: Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
- By origin: First-party cookies are set directly by us (chuys-food.rest). Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks.
- By function: Cookies can be essential, functional, analytical, or advertising-related, as described in detail below.
In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage. These technologies work in a similar way to cookies and are covered by this Cookie Policy.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on chuys-food.rest:
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and you would not be able to use core features such as navigating between pages, submitting forms, or accessing secure areas of the website. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information, and because they are strictly necessary, they cannot be disabled.
Examples of essential cookie functions include maintaining your session as you navigate our site, remembering your cookie consent choices, and ensuring the security of your interactions with our website.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember your location preferences, language settings, or menu customizations. The information collected by functional cookies is typically anonymized and cannot be used to track your activity on other websites.
Disabling functional cookies may affect how our website performs and may prevent you from accessing certain personalized features. However, it will not prevent you from using the core functionality of our site.
3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This includes data about which pages you visit, how long you spend on the site, how you arrived at our website (e.g., through a search engine or a referral link), and what actions you take while browsing. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website.
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze usage data. Google Analytics uses a set of cookies to track and report on website traffic and user behavior. The data collected is transmitted to and stored on Google servers, which may be located in the United States or other countries.
For more information on how Google uses data collected through its analytics services, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across our website and other websites to build a profile of your interests and show you targeted advertisements. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks, such as Google Ads, with our permission.
These cookies also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may share your information with other organizations, such as advertisers and advertising networks.
We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. This allows us to see which ads lead visitors to take specific actions on our website, such as making a reservation or placing an online order.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on chuys-food.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.
| 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. | 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 on a short-term basis. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rates, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps manage the volume of data sent to Google Analytics servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads to store and track conversions, experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services, and measure ad performance. | Advertising | 90 days |
cookieconsent_status |
chuys-food.rest | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid displaying the consent banner on every page visit. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
chuys-food.rest | Preserves your session state across page requests on the website. Essential for maintaining user sessions. | Essential | Session |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites for social advertising purposes. | Advertising | 90 days |
fr |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Allows Meta to track user behavior on websites that use Facebook Pixel. | Advertising | 90 days |
loc_pref |
chuys-food.rest | Remembers the user's location or nearest restaurant preference for a personalized browsing experience on the site. | Functional | 30 days |
user_prefs |
chuys-food.rest | Stores user interface preferences, such as accessibility settings or display options, to improve the browsing experience on repeat visits. | Functional | 6 months |
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We operate in the United States, and our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state law, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which regulates unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information, including data collected through cookies.
For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning and secure website. For all other cookies — including analytics, functional, and advertising cookies — we rely on your consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising and targeting cookies. Please see Section 7 for information on how to exercise your rights.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have a number of options for managing and controlling the cookies stored on your device. Below, we outline the main methods available to you:
6.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit chuys-food.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when a website attempts to set a cookie. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
For information about cookies on mobile devices, please refer to the documentation provided by your device manufacturer or mobile operating system provider.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
In addition to browser-level controls, many of our third-party service providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to use the following tools to manage your preferences with these specific services:
- 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: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings page: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: You can manage your ad preferences on Facebook by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: The NAI provides a tool that allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from its member companies: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: The DAA offers an opt-out tool for interest-based advertising: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for additional networks): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have every right to manage and restrict cookies on our website, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience on chuys-food.rest. The following table summarizes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | These cannot be disabled. Without them, the website will not function. Core features such as navigation, form submissions, and security will be unavailable. |
| Functional Cookies | Your personalized preferences (such as location, language, or menu favorites) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track how you and other users interact with our website, which means we may have reduced ability to identify and fix performance issues or improve content relevance. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. You may see more generic or repetitive ads across the web. |
Please be aware that disabling cookies through your browser settings or third-party opt-out tools may not completely prevent all data collection. Some tracking may still occur through other technologies such as IP address logging or browser fingerprinting. If you have concerns about your privacy, we recommend reviewing our full Privacy Policy for more information.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently alter its data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals from your browser. We will revisit this position as industry standards evolve.
California residents may also exercise their right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA by contacting us directly at the information provided below, or by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.3 of this policy.
9. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.
10. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms, delivery partners, or review sites. Please note that this Cookie Policy applies only to chuys-food.rest. When you click on a link to a third-party website, that site may have its own cookie policy, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie usage of third-party websites.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, our business operations, or our use of cookies. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other means of communication.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of chuys-food.rest 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:
- Company Name: Chuys
- Website: chuys-food.rest
- Email: [email protected]
We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable time frame. 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 — please contact us at the email address above and we will process your request in accordance with applicable law.