Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 25, 2026  |  Effective Date: June 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Chopt, accessible at choptsalads.click. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, why we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your experience on our website is safe, secure, and personalized.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together form the complete framework of how we collect, process, and protect your personal data. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other relevant regulations governing online tracking, data collection, and consumer privacy.

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 and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites function more efficiently 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.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie and sends it back to our server each time you make a request. This allows us to recognize your device and provide you with a consistent and personalized experience. Cookies can store a wide range of information, including device identifiers, session tokens, user preferences, and browsing history.

Most cookies are harmless and serve legitimate purposes such as keeping you logged in, remembering your cart contents, or tracking which pages you have visited. However, some cookies — particularly third-party advertising cookies — can be used to build detailed profiles of your online behavior across multiple websites. We are transparent about all cookies we use and provide you with options to manage your cookie preferences.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased from your device when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a specific purpose and involves different types of data collection.

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Essential cookies are required for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of our website — such as secure login, shopping cart functionality, and page navigation — would not work correctly. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without affecting the performance of our website.

These cookies are typically set in response to actions you take on our website, such as filling in forms, logging in, or making a purchase. They are necessary to deliver the services you have specifically requested.

3.2 Analytical and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They tell us things like how many people visit our site, which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on each page, and how they navigate through our website. This information helps us improve the structure and content of our website to provide a better user experience.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool. Google Analytics uses its own set of cookies to collect this information. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized wherever possible and is not used to personally identify you.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, your location, your username, or the region you are in. They enable us to provide enhanced and personalized features. For example, functional cookies may remember your food preferences or dietary restrictions so that we can show you relevant menu items and promotions.

While these cookies are not strictly necessary for the website to function, disabling them may result in a less personalized browsing experience.

3.4 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 measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission.

We use Google Ads and other advertising platforms to promote our food business and reach potential customers. These platforms use cookies to track your interaction with our advertisements and to help us measure the return on our advertising investment. The information collected by these cookies may be shared with third-party advertisers and partners.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on choptsalads.click, 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 you use the website. Distinguishes between users and sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to throttle request rate. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad clicks. 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. Advertising 3 months
session_id Chopt (First-party) Maintains your session while you browse our website, keeping you logged in and preserving your cart contents. Essential Session
csrf_token Chopt (First-party) Helps protect against cross-site request forgery attacks, ensuring that form submissions originate from our website. Essential Session
user_preferences Chopt (First-party) Stores your website preferences, including dietary filters, location settings, and display options for a personalized experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Chopt (First-party) Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not need to ask for your consent on every visit. Essential 1 year
cart_token Chopt (First-party) Preserves the contents of your online food order cart between page loads and sessions. Functional 30 days
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state in Google Analytics 4. Collects data about how visitors use our website. Analytics 2 years
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's advertising platform to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking on advertisements. Advertising 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own first-party cookies, we also allow trusted third-party service providers to place cookies on our website. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control the cookies placed by these third parties, and their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

5.1 Google Services

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads, services provided by Google LLC, located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States. Google uses cookies to track and analyze traffic on our website and to serve targeted advertisements to users based on their browsing behavior. For more information about how Google uses data collected through its services, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Facebook / Meta Services

We may use the Facebook Pixel, a service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. This tool allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding actions people take on our website. The Facebook Pixel collects data that helps us serve Facebook ads to people who have visited our website. For more information, please visit Meta's Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. You may also delete cookies that have already been placed on your device.

6.1 Browser Settings

The following links provide instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular web browsers:

If you use a mobile device, please refer to the documentation provided by your device manufacturer or operating system provider to manage cookie settings on your mobile browser.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of interest-based advertising by using the following industry opt-out tools:

6.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. We will revisit this practice as industry standards evolve.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may significantly impact your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential effects of disabling each category of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to log in, place orders, or navigate between pages. Core features may become unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track and improve website performance. Your browsing experience will remain functional, but we will lose the ability to identify and fix usability issues.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your location, dietary preferences, and other settings 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, as the frequency-capping functionality will be disabled.

8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

Depending on your location within the United States, you may have specific legal rights regarding the cookies placed on your device and the personal data collected through those cookies.

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information is being collected about you through cookies
  • The right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information collected through cookies
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

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

8.2 Other US Residents

Various states have enacted or are in the process of enacting privacy legislation that may grant you similar rights regarding online tracking and data collection. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the FTC Act's prohibition on unfair or deceptive trade practices in relation to data collection and use.

9. 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. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

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 following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below. We are committed to responding to all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

Chopt — Cookie Policy Inquiries