Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Chopt ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website cafe-chopt.click, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on online tracking and consumer protection.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cafe-chopt.click
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to enhance your browsing experience, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Chopt) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "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. The parties who set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit cafe-chopt.click for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends this cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences and actions over time.
Cookies can be session cookies, which are temporary and expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track page views, user behavior, and email open rates.
- Local Storage: A web storage technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but the data is only available for the duration of the browser session.
- Scripts: Pieces of JavaScript code that collect information about how you interact with our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on cafe-chopt.click:
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
Essential cookies allow you to navigate our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like shopping carts, online ordering, and secure login areas cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website structure, content, and user experience. The data collected is generally aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember your settings and preferences so that you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit. For example, they may remember your preferred restaurant location, dietary preferences, or language settings. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or using a live chat feature.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are placed by us and our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly 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.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on cafe-chopt.click:
| 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 and sessions. | 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 within a single day. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits data collection on high traffic sites by reducing the frequency of requests sent to Google's servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google Ads to store and track conversion information from ad clicks. Helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and attribute conversions to specific ad clicks. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. Tracks website browsing activity to enable targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbc |
Facebook / Meta | Stores the last click attribution information for Facebook Ads. Used to measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns. | Advertising | 90 days |
session_id |
cafe-chopt.click | Maintains your session state across page requests. Necessary for the website to function properly, including maintaining your login state and order details. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
cafe-chopt.click | Security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures form submissions and actions originate from our website. | Essential | Session |
cart_id |
cafe-chopt.click | Stores your shopping cart contents so items are not lost if you navigate away from the ordering page or close your browser temporarily. | Functional | 7 days |
user_preferences |
cafe-chopt.click | Remembers your dietary preferences, favorite menu items, and preferred restaurant location to provide a personalized browsing experience. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
cafe-chopt.click | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask for your consent every time you visit our website. | Essential | 1 year |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user engagement metrics including page views, events, and conversions. | Analytics | 2 years |
Note: The specific cookies used on our website may change over time as we update our services. This table reflects the cookies in use as of June 5, 2026.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We work with trusted third-party partners who may place cookies on your device when you visit cafe-chopt.click. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
5.1 Google Services
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website and Google Ads to run advertising campaigns. Google may use the data collected through these cookies to personalize ads across their network.
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
5.2 Meta (Facebook) Pixel
We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns and to build audiences for future advertising. This allows us to show you relevant ads when you use Facebook or Instagram.
- Facebook Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
- Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Below, we outline several ways you can manage your cookie preferences.
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit cafe-chopt.click, 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 accessing the cookie settings in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Below are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit: support.mozilla.org |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Visit: support.apple.com |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions. Visit: support.microsoft.com |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site Settings → Cookies. Visit: help.opera.com |
For mobile devices, please refer to your device's operating system documentation for instructions on how to manage browser cookies.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools and Industry Resources
You can also use industry-standard opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies across multiple websites:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that if you choose to disable or restrict cookies, some features of our website may not function properly or may be unavailable to you. The specific impacts depend on which types of cookies you disable:
| Cookie Type Disabled | Potential Impact |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, use the shopping cart, or access secure areas of the website. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect information about how you use our website. This means we may have difficulty improving our website and user experience. No direct impact on your browsing experience. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences, such as saved restaurant locations, dietary preferences, and language settings, will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter these preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeated more frequently. This has no direct impact on website functionality. |
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you may use the opt-out tools described in Section 6 above to limit tracking.
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). For more information about your rights as a California resident, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us directly at [email protected].
9. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website is 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 we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. 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 how we use cookies.
If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending an email to registered users. Your continued use of cafe-chopt.click after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
11. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state laws, including:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines on online privacy, data security, and consumer protection as they apply to our use of tracking technologies.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected about them, to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, and to request deletion of their personal information. Cookies that collect personal information may be subject to these rights.
- CAN-SPAM Act: To the extent our use of cookies relates to email marketing activities, we comply with the CAN-SPAM Act requirements.
For non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing. For essential cookies, our legitimate interest in operating a functional website serves as the legal basis. You may withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time using the methods described in Section 6 of this policy.
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:
We are committed to resolving any concerns you may have about our use of cookies. We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe.