Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chuys. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your visit to our website. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains in detail what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all pages and services available through our website at meal-chuys.rest and is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: meal-chuys.rest

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 are stored in your browser's designated folder and contain small amounts of data — often including a unique identifier — that the website can retrieve during subsequent visits.

Cookies serve many purposes. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, understand how you interact with content, and enable personalized advertising. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are considered a fundamental part of how modern websites function.

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

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help track whether an email has been opened or a page has been visited.
• Local Storage: A browser-based method for storing data locally on your device that persists even after the browser is closed.
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but is cleared when the browser session ends.
• JavaScript Tags: Small scripts that collect information about your browsing behavior and device characteristics.

Throughout this policy, when we refer to "cookies," we are also referring to these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit our website at meal-chuys.rest, your browser sends a request to our web server. The server responds by sending back the requested web page along with one or more cookies. Your browser then stores these cookies. On your next visit, your browser sends the cookies back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or activities.

Cookies can be either:

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (meal-chuys.rest) and can only be read by our website.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services that we integrate into our website, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, or social media platforms. These third parties may use these cookies to track your activity across multiple websites.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each serves a distinct purpose and plays a different role in your browsing experience.

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of the website would not work, and you may not be able to access all parts of the site. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

Examples of what essential cookies do include: maintaining your session while you browse, remembering items you add to any order or cart, enabling secure login functions, and ensuring the website loads correctly on your device.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website, they are placed on your device without requiring your consent under applicable U.S. law and FTC guidelines. However, you retain the right to disable them through your browser settings, understanding that this may affect your ability to use certain parts of our website.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect aggregated and anonymized data about page visits, time spent on the site, traffic sources, and other behavioral metrics. This information helps us improve our website's performance, content, and user experience.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform. Google Analytics cookies collect data such as the number of visitors, pages they visited, how long they stayed, and what device and browser they used. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These may include remembering your location, language preferences, or any customizations you have applied to the site. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies track your visits to our website and other websites and are typically set by advertising networks. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and serve targeted ads on our site and across the web.

We use Google Ads cookies to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to deliver relevant ads. Third-party advertising cookies, such as those from Meta (Facebook) or other ad networks, may also be placed on your device when you interact with embedded content or advertising features on our website.

5. Detailed Cookie List

The table below provides specific information about the cookies currently used on meal-chuys.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

6. Your Rights Under U.S. Law

As a resident of the United States, you have certain rights with respect to your personal data and the cookies we use. Your rights may vary depending on the state in which you reside.

6.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives you specific rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies:

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including through cookies.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
• Right to Correct: Under the CPRA, you have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6.2 General U.S. Consumer Rights (FTC Act)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act protects consumers against deceptive and unfair business practices. We are committed to transparency in our data collection practices and comply with FTC guidelines on online behavioral advertising, including providing clear notice and meaningful choice regarding the use of tracking technologies.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies, including preventing them from being set on your device altogether. Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you.

7.1 Browser Settings

All major web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are instructions for the most common browsers:

For other browsers, please consult the browser's official help documentation. You can also find general guidance on managing cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking services using the tools they provide:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents your data from being collected by Google Analytics.
• Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google Ads by visiting https://adssettings.google.com or by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads.
• Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences page or through the Facebook settings on your account.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Visit the NAI opt-out tool at https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ to opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA-participating companies.
• Your Privacy Choices (U.S.): For California residents and others, you may also use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser, which we honor as a valid opt-out request under applicable law.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have full control over cookies and may choose to disable any or all of them, it is important to understand the potential impact on your experience when using our website.

9. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other method. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Your continued use of our website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the revised Cookie Policy, you should discontinue your use of our website and manage your cookie settings through your browser as described in Section 7.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Cookie Policy applies only to meal-chuys.rest. When you visit a third-party website through a link on our site, that website's own cookie and privacy policies will apply. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit, as we have no control over their data practices and do not accept responsibility for them.

12. Data Retention

The data collected through cookies is retained for varying periods depending on the type of cookie. Session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the duration specified in the cookies table in Section 5, unless you delete them manually through your browser settings. Where applicable, we ensure that data collected via cookies is not retained longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

13. 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. We are happy to assist you with any inquiry related to your privacy and data rights.

We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable U.S. law, including any rights afforded to California residents under the CCPA/CPRA.