Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Important Notice: This Cookie Policy explains how Chuys ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website cafechuys.click. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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, the types of cookies we deploy, and your rights and options when it comes to controlling your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all pages and services available through our website at cafechuys.click. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data. Together, these documents explain our full approach to data handling and user privacy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, 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-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners and third-party providers to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information about site usage and online activity.

Cookies contain a range of information, including a unique identifier (ID) that allows a website to recognize your browser or device. Each time you return to the same website, the browser sends the cookie back to the server, enabling the website to remember your preferences, login status, and other information from your previous visit.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party companies whose services are integrated into the website (known as "third-party cookies"). Cookies can be either session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies such as:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page was accessed or an email was opened.
Local Storage: Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device without an expiration date.
Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about how you interact with our website.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Chuys uses cookies for a variety of important purposes, including:

Ensuring our website functions correctly and securely for all visitors.
Remembering your preferences and settings so you do not have to re-enter them on each visit.
Analyzing how visitors use our website so we can improve content, layout, and performance.
Measuring the effectiveness of our online marketing and advertising campaigns.
Delivering personalized content and relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
Supporting our online ordering and reservation features for our food services.
Complying with applicable legal requirements, including those under the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) where applicable.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on cafechuys.click into four main types:

4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, our website cannot function properly and you would not be able to use its basic features, such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or placing a food order. These cookies do not collect any information that could be used for marketing or to track your browsing activity on other websites.

Because essential cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with the services you request, we do not need your consent to place them on your device. However, you can still block or delete them through your browser settings, though doing so may prevent parts of the website from working correctly.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and whether visitors receive error messages from certain pages. This data helps us understand how our website is performing and identify areas for improvement. The information gathered by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify any individual user.

We use Google Analytics to collect this data. Google Analytics uses its own set of cookies to track user interactions and generate statistical reports about website usage.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, your region, or your username — and to provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember that you have previously visited our website and customize the content you see based on that history. These cookies do not track your activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks (such as Google Ads) with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies to understand whether our advertising campaigns result in visits to our site or orders placed through our online platforms.

5. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table

The following table provides specific information about the cookies currently in use on cafechuys.click:

Cookie Name	Provider	Type	Purpose	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.	2 Years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.	24 Hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps ensure accurate data collection without overloading servers.	1 Minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Advertising	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Tracks ad conversions and links advertising campaign performance to website actions.	90 Days
`_fbp`	Facebook (Meta)	Advertising	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns.	90 Days
`cookieconsent_status`	cafechuys.click	Essential	Stores the user's cookie consent status to remember whether the user has accepted or declined the use of cookies on the website.	1 Year
`PHPSESSID`	cafechuys.click	Essential	Preserves user session state across page requests. Required for the website to function correctly, including shopping cart and order management features.	Session
`csrf_token`	cafechuys.click	Essential	Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by validating form submissions and user requests to ensure they originate from legitimate sources.	Session
`user_preferences`	cafechuys.click	Functional	Stores user preferences such as selected menu items, dietary preference settings, and location to improve the personalized experience on return visits.	6 Months
`_ga_[ID]`	Google Analytics (GA4)	Analytics	Used to persist session state and track user engagement metrics in Google Analytics 4, including session counts, engagement rates, and traffic source attribution.	2 Years
`IDE`	Google DoubleClick	Advertising	Used by Google's DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, enabling measurement of campaign effectiveness.	1 Year
`NID`	Google	Functional	Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for personalized ads, to remember user preferences such as preferred language, and to customize search results.	6 Months

Note: This table reflects cookies in use as of July 3, 2026. Cookie usage may change as we update our website. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies used on our website are placed by trusted third-party service providers. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your online activity on our website and across other websites. We do not have direct control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information:

Google LLC: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies which are required for our website to operate). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, to accept only certain types, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
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/

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising

In addition to browser settings, several third-party opt-out tools are available that allow you to limit or disable specific analytics and advertising cookies:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting:
https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising here:
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: The NAI provides a tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from its member companies:
https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: You can opt out of participating DAA member companies here:
https://optout.aboutads.info/
Your Online Choices (for EU/UK Users):
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage your tracking and advertising preferences through your device settings. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking. On Android devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Ads to limit ad tracking.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please Note: Disabling certain cookies may significantly affect your experience on our website and limit the functionality of certain features.

The following table outlines the potential impacts of disabling each category of cookies:

Cookie Type	Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies	The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to navigate between pages, complete online food orders, access secure areas, or use key features such as the shopping cart and reservation system. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies	We will not be able to collect data on how you use our website, which means we will have limited ability to identify issues and improve the user experience. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected, but our website improvements may be slower or less targeted.
Functional Cookies	We will not be able to remember your preferences between visits. You may need to re-enter your location, language preference, or dietary settings on each visit. The website will still be accessible, but with a less personalized experience.
Advertising Cookies	You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing history. This means you may see less relevant ads. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of advertisements you see.

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not want to be tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website currently does not alter its behavior in response to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools and browser settings described in Section 7 above to manage your preferences.

We continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and industry practices, and we will update our approach as appropriate.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the collection and use of your personal information, including data collected through cookies. These rights include:

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, how it is used, and with whom it is shared.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies. Please note that certain third-party cookie activities, such as behavioral advertising, may qualify as "sharing" under California law.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable California law.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a banner or notification on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Chuys — Cookie Policy Contact Information

Business Name: Chuys

Website: cafechuys.click

Email: [email protected]

Jurisdiction: United States

We are committed to resolving any concerns or questions you may have about our use of cookies in a timely and transparent manner. Our team will respond to all inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy within a reasonable timeframe.