Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chopt. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and deliver targeted advertisements. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing you with meaningful choices about how your data is used online.

This Cookie Policy applies to all users of our website located at chopt-cafe.click, including visitors, customers, and any other individuals who access our digital services.

2. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details below:

3. 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 efficiently, improve user experience, and 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 features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites.

3.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit our website, a cookie file is downloaded to your device and stored in your web browser. The next time you visit our site from the same device, the browser checks to see if it has a cookie that is relevant to our site and sends the information contained in that cookie back to our site.

Cookies can store a variety of information, including personal information (such as your name or email address), but this information can only be stored if you provide it — websites cannot gain access to information you have not provided to them, and they cannot access other files on your device.

3.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Cookies can be categorized by their duration:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browser session. They are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Session cookies are essential for many websites to function properly.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are reactivated every time you visit the website that created them. Persistent cookies help websites remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each serves a different purpose and plays a distinct role in how our website functions and how we interact with you.

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

Essential cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. They do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically session cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Examples of essential cookie functions include maintaining your login session, remembering items in your shopping cart, and ensuring the security of your account.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site.

All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which is one of the most widely used web analytics services in the world.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our 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. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. Your browsing experience may be less personalized and certain features may not be available to you.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more 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. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners, including Google Ads. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

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. This cookie is used to distinguish users on a daily basis. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. This cookie limits the collection of data on high traffic websites by reducing the frequency of requests. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state across pages. This is part of Google Analytics 4 and collects data about user behavior and interactions on the website. Analytics 2 years
cookieconsent_status Chopt (First-Party) Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the cookie banner does not appear on subsequent visits. Essential / Functional 1 year
PHPSESSID Chopt (First-Party) Preserves user session state across page requests. This is a standard server-side session cookie used to maintain your session while browsing. Essential Session
cart Chopt (First-Party) Maintains the contents of your shopping cart or order between page visits and browsing sessions, ensuring your selections are preserved. Functional 7 days
user_prefs Chopt (First-Party) Stores your preferences and settings such as dietary preferences, location, and display options to personalize your experience. Functional 6 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track user behavior for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
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 to measure the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, including preferred language, how many search results to display, and whether to turn on Google's SafeSearch filter. Functional 6 months

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

The third-party services we use that may place cookies on your device include:

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We recommend that you check the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool when you first visit our website. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control over most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, or you can choose to block cookies entirely. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most popular web browsers:

For mobile devices, please refer to your device's operating system documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies on your mobile browser.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising Cookies

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following dedicated opt-out tools to control specific types of cookies:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.

Google Ads Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from Google and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out tool.

Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To opt out of Facebook's interest-based advertising, you can adjust your Facebook Ad Preferences. You can also use the Your Online Choices tool to opt out of behavioral advertising from multiple companies at once.

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

The Network Advertising Initiative provides an opt-out tool that allows you to opt out of behavioral advertising from member companies. You can access this tool at NAI Opt-Out Tool.

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

The DAA's opt-out tool allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. Visit About Ads Opt-Out to use this tool.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our website. The impact depends on the type of cookies you disable:

8.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

8.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to collect information about how you use our website. This means we will be less able to improve your experience and the overall performance of our site. However, your ability to browse and use our website will not be affected.

8.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may affect your personalized experience on our website. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, language settings may not be remembered, and certain features that enhance your browsing experience may not be available.

8.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements on our website and other websites you visit, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see ads that are less relevant to you. Disabling advertising cookies does not disable advertising altogether.

9. 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. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices as industry standards evolve.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold through cookies and tracking technologies
  • The right to delete personal information collected through cookies (subject to certain exceptions)
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

11. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your consent preferences will be stored in a cookie so that you are not asked again on subsequent visits. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

For users in California and other states with applicable privacy laws, we provide options to manage your cookie preferences in compliance with relevant regulations.

12. 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. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating 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 constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

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:

Chopt — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We are committed to responding to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. For matters related to data privacy and cookie management, we aim to respond within 30 days.