Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 26, 2026

1. About This Policy

This Cookie Policy applies to all pages and services available through our website chuysgrill.click, operated by Chuys, a food service business based in the United States. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing activity on our site. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

This policy complies with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding fair and transparent consumer data practices, as well as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable to California residents.

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 contain a small amount of data that helps websites recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, or browsing behavior.

Cookies are created by your web browser and stored on your device at the request of websites you visit. They are generally harmless and cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains anonymous information — typically a unique identifier, the name of the website, and some digits and numbers.

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

  • Web beacons (pixel tags): Tiny transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
  • Local storage objects: Data stored locally in your browser using HTML5 technology, which can persist longer than standard cookies.
  • Session storage: Temporary data stored in your browser that is cleared when you close the browser tab or window.
  • Fingerprinting: A method of identifying your device based on its unique configuration and settings, without using cookies.

3. How Cookies Work

When you visit our website at chuysgrill.click, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or activity.

Cookies can be classified based on who sets them and how long they last:

  • First-party cookies: Set directly by Chuys when you visit our website. These are used to improve your experience on our site.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services and partners (such as Google or Facebook) whose features are embedded on our website. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.
  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that exist only during a single browser session. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period of time (or until you delete them manually). They are reactivated each time you visit the website that created them.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, certain features of the website would not be available. Essential cookies do not require your consent because they are required for the basic operation of the website. They include cookies that enable you to navigate the site, use secure areas, and access features like our menu, contact forms, and online ordering services.

Essential cookies typically handle functions such as:

  • Maintaining your session as you browse different pages
  • Remembering items in your cart or order preferences
  • Enabling security features and fraud prevention
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, where visitors come from, and what errors they encounter. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot use it to identify individual users.

We use this information to improve the performance and content of our website, ensuring that we deliver the best possible experience to our customers. Our primary analytics provider is Google Analytics.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, region, or whether you have previously signed up for our newsletter. These cookies enable a more personalized experience on our website but are not essential to its basic operation.

Disabling functional cookies may affect features such as embedded video players, interactive maps showing our restaurant location, and saved preferences.

4.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting cookies) are used to display advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing activity across websites and build a profile of your interests to show you personalized ads on our website and on third-party websites and platforms.

These cookies are typically set by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Facebook/Meta Ads. The information they collect may be shared with advertisers and other third parties. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on chuysgrill.click:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Identifies returning visitors within a 24-hour session. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites. Helps manage the volume of data sent to Google servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency and conversion tracking across websites using Google services. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook/Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook/Meta Stores the last visit to the website and is used to track conversions from Facebook Ads. Advertising 2 years
cookieconsent_status chuysgrill.click Stores the user's cookie consent preference to avoid displaying the cookie banner on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID chuysgrill.click Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for website functionality including order processing and form submissions. Essential Session
cart_token chuysgrill.click Stores information about items added to your cart or online order so they persist during your session. Functional Session
user_pref chuysgrill.click Remembers your display preferences and location settings (e.g., preferred restaurant location, dietary preference filters). Functional 6 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state and track user engagement data in Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Collects page view counts and interaction events. Analytics 2 years

Note: The cookies listed above may be updated as we modify or add features to our website. This table will be updated accordingly. Please check back regularly for the most current information.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except those classified as essential, which are required for the website to function). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or clear cookies that have already been set. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising

In addition to browser-level controls, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific types of data collection:

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

You can also manage your Google ad personalization settings at: https://adssettings.google.com

Google Ads Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising served by Google, visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Facebook/Meta Ads Opt-Out

To manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising, visit: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple advertising networks using the NAI opt-out tool at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

The DAA's opt-out tool allows you to manage preferences for participating companies: https://optout.aboutads.info

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can also manage advertising identifiers through your device settings:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, then toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android: Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or block cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following outlines the potential impacts of disabling different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to navigate between pages, submit forms, complete orders, or access secure areas of the site.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how our website is used, which may limit our ability to identify and fix issues or improve your experience. No direct impact on your use of the site.
Functional Cookies Your preferences will not be saved between visits. Features such as preferred location, language settings, and saved order preferences may not be available.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly and find them less relevant to you.

8. Your Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and the use of 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 being collected about them through cookies and similar technologies
  • Know whether their personal information is being sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information
  • Access and request deletion of their personal data
  • Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by law.

The FTC Act also requires that we provide clear and transparent information about our data collection and use practices, which we aim to do through this Cookie Policy and our broader Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie policies. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the cookie and privacy policy of every website you visit.

10. Updates 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. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Where changes are significant, we may also notify you by placing a notice on our homepage or sending you a notification via email if you have provided us with your contact information.

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:

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