Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chuy's Cafe. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience on our website. This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, how you can control them, and what happens if you choose to disable them.

This policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access our website at chuyscafe.click. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding cookies and tracking technologies.

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws, including guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for 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. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to gather reporting information about how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. The server can retrieve the information stored in the cookie whenever you visit the website again. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you directly, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This process allows our website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide you with a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that are embedded in the page (known as "third-party cookies"). Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our website and in our emails to track your interactions.
  • Local Storage: A mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but the data is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in web pages to collect information about user behavior.

For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website cannot function correctly.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing purposes. You may set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work properly if you do so.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which may set several cookies on your device to help us understand how you use our website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. Functional cookies help us remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred language, location, and display preferences.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their purpose, type, and duration:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID 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, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps manage and regulate data collection frequency. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. 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. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook/Meta Contains a combination of a unique browser and user ID used for targeted advertising. Allows Facebook to show relevant ads to users across the internet. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID chuyscafe.click Preserves user session state across page requests. This is a core session cookie essential for website functionality. Essential Session
cookie_consent chuyscafe.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure we do not set non-essential cookies without permission. Essential 1 year
user_preferences chuyscafe.click Stores user preferences such as language settings and display options to provide a personalized browsing experience. Functional 6 months
cart_session chuyscafe.click Maintains the state of your shopping cart or food order while you browse our menu and place orders online. Essential Session
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website, dates of first and most recent visit, and other engagement metrics. Analytics 2 years
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 ads, for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year

Note: This table may not be exhaustive. As our website evolves, we may add or remove cookies. We will update this table accordingly. The duration of persistent cookies is from the date of each visit to our website.

5. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to accept only certain types of cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some features of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookie services using the tools provided by those services:

5.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity 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 signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described above to limit tracking on our website.

5.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you may also be able to control tracking through your device's settings. For example, you can reset your device's advertising ID through your device settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising; Android: Settings > Google > Ads).

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that some features and functionality of our website may be affected. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to navigate the website, use the online ordering system, or access certain secure areas. Core features such as shopping cart functionality may be unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect aggregated data about website usage. This means we cannot identify which pages are popular, how long users stay on our site, or detect technical issues. This may affect our ability to improve the website.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as language settings and saved information) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests and browsing history. You may see the same ads repeatedly, and advertisements may be less tailored to your needs and preferences.

We want to emphasize that disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing the general content of our website, such as our menu information, location details, and contact information. However, for the best possible experience on chuyscafe.click, we recommend keeping cookies enabled.

7. California Residents — Your Additional Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). With respect to cookies and tracking technologies, these rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, share, or sell, including information collected through cookies.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. If you wish to exercise this right, please contact us at the details provided below.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Under the CPRA, you have the right to limit our use of sensitive personal information.

To exercise your California privacy 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.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that this Cookie Policy applies only to our website at chuyscafe.click. When you click on links to other websites, those websites have their own cookie policies that govern the use of cookies on their platforms. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Our inclusion of any link to such websites does not constitute our endorsement of those websites or their privacy practices.

9. 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 for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will be deemed acceptance of those changes.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy that materially affect how we use cookies, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as by posting a prominent notice on our website or by other means as required by applicable law.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:

Chuy's Cafe — Contact Information

We are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely manner. If you are a California resident making a request under the CCPA/CPRA, please indicate this in your communication so we can ensure your request is handled appropriately.