Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chopt's Cookie Policy. At Chopt, we are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website located at choptsalads.rest. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Together, these documents form our commitment to responsible data practices in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair data practices.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at any time using the contact information provided at the end of this document.

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 their websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored locally. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions over time.

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 that 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 first visit choptsalads.rest, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this file and sends it back to our server with each subsequent request. This process enables us to:

  • Remember your login status and preferences
  • Understand how you navigate through our website
  • Track which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
  • Analyze traffic patterns and improve website performance
  • Deliver relevant advertisements based on your browsing behavior
  • Provide a personalized and seamless ordering experience

2.2 Other Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page was accessed or an email was opened.
  • Local Storage: A web storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally within the user's browser with no expiration date.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that run in your browser to collect information about how you interact with our website.

All references to "cookies" in this policy apply equally to these similar tracking technologies unless stated otherwise.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on choptsalads.rest. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and your ability to control them varies by type.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website 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, filling in forms, or placing an online food order. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.

You may set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website will not function properly as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly necessary for functionality.

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 understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors move around the site, and where errors occur. 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 effectively.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics provider. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how users interact with our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website. The data collected includes metrics such as time spent on pages, pages visited, referring sources, device types, and geographic location (at city level).

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 integrated into our pages. Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make — such as your preferred location, saved menu items, or accessibility settings — and provide enhanced, more personal features.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your personalized experience may be limited.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and similar platforms. 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 store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see advertising, but it will not be personalized to your interests and may be less relevant to you.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies deployed on choptsalads.rest:

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 sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID 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 to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent overloading Google's servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (AdSense) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad campaign performance. Advertising 3 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and collect advanced engagement metrics including events and conversions. Analytics 2 years
chopt_session Chopt (First-Party) Maintains your session state while browsing the website — keeps you logged in and preserves your cart contents during a visit. Essential Session
chopt_prefs Chopt (First-Party) Stores your website preferences including location selection, dietary filters, and display settings for a personalized experience. Functional 6 months
chopt_cookie_consent Chopt (First-Party) Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not display the cookie banner on every visit. Essential 1 year
csrf_token Chopt (First-Party) Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks during form submissions and account actions. Essential Session
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver and measure advertising, and to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores the last Facebook ad clicked by the user for attribution and conversion tracking purposes. Advertising 2 years
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, such as preferred language and number of search results shown per page. Functional 6 months

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), certain cookies that collect personal information may trigger specific rights and obligations. For California residents, the data collected through analytics and advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as defined under the CPRA.

We rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:

  • Consent: For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your freely given, specific, and informed consent provided through our cookie consent banner.
  • Legitimate Interests: For essential/strictly necessary cookies, we use them based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website.
  • Contractual Necessity: Certain session cookies are necessary to fulfill your requests, such as processing an online food order.

California residents have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. You may exercise this right by using the opt-out mechanisms described in Section 6 below.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have several options available to manage your cookie preferences. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality and performance of choptsalads.rest.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for the most popular browsers:

For mobile devices, cookie management options are typically found within your browser app's settings or through your device's privacy settings menu.

6.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting and processing data about your visits to our website, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

Additionally, you can manage your Google ad settings and personalization preferences through Google's My Ad Center: https://myadcenter.google.com/

6.3 Google Ads Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising delivered through Google Ads, visit Google's Ad Settings:

Google Ad Settings

6.4 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To manage your advertising preferences on Facebook and Instagram, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences:

Facebook Ad Preferences

6.5 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

You can also use industry-wide opt-out tools to manage interest-based advertising preferences across multiple companies simultaneously:

6.6 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals from browsers; however, you may use the opt-out tools described above to limit tracking.

6.7 California Residents — Right to Opt Out

If you are a California resident, you have the right under the CCPA/CPRA to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise this right, please contact us directly at [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Rights — Opt Out Request."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

We respect your right to control your privacy preferences. However, we want to ensure you understand the potential impact that disabling certain cookies may have on your experience with choptsalads.rest:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to log in, place orders, submit forms, or complete transactions. Core security features may be compromised.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track website performance, identify errors, or understand how visitors use the site. This may limit our ability to improve the website over time. No direct impact on your personal browsing experience.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as preferred location, saved filters, and accessibility settings) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences on each visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will no longer be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. Ads may be less relevant to you. This does not affect your ability to use the website.

8. Third-Party Cookies and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, restaurant partners, and food ordering systems. These third-party websites have their own cookie policies and privacy practices, which are independent of Chopt's policies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party website you visit.

We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the policies or practices of any third-party websites linked to from choptsalads.rest. The presence of a link does not constitute an endorsement of that website's practices.

Key third parties whose cookies may be present on our website include:

9. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies may remain on your device for varying lengths of time depending on their type and purpose:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for navigation and form processing.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time, ranging from minutes to years, depending on their function. They are activated each time you return to the website that created them.

Specific retention periods for each cookie are listed in the cookie table in Section 4 of this policy.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child under your care has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Where required by law, we will notify you of significant changes through a prominent notice on our website or by other means.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of choptsalads.rest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. 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:

Chopt

We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising their rights under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within 45 days as required by law, with an option to extend by an additional 45 days where reasonably necessary.