Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 29, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Chopt, your trusted destination for fresh, flavorful food experiences. At Chopt, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your visits to our website, choptgrill.click. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy applies to all users who access or interact with our website. We encourage you to read this document carefully so that you can make informed decisions about your privacy when visiting choptgrill.click.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. If you have any questions, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (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 improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Each time you visit the website again, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.

Cookies do not typically contain any personally identifiable information on their own, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. 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 Cookies Work

When you first visit choptgrill.click, our server places a cookie on your browser. This cookie may store information such as your preferences, login status, items in a shopping cart, or anonymized analytics data. On your next visit, the browser presents this cookie to our server, which reads the stored data and uses it to personalize or improve your experience.

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a specific purpose, as described below:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of the website cannot be provided. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not work as intended.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing purposes. They are required to maintain the security and basic functionality of our website.

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics 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 and see how visitors move around the website. 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 website and will not be able to monitor its performance effectively.

3.3 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Examples of functionality enabled by these cookies include remembering your language preferences, your region, and any customizations you have made to the website layout or content.

3.4 Advertising / 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 are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on choptgrill.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 a visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across the site. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. It 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 websites. Helps manage the number of requests to Google servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. 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 visitors across websites. Advertising 90 days
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. Identifies browsers for purposes of providing advertising services. Advertising 90 days
PHPSESSID choptgrill.click Preserves user session state across page requests. This is an essential cookie required for core website functionality such as form submissions and user login. Essential Session
cookieconsent_status choptgrill.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly showing the cookie consent banner on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
__utma Google Analytics Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visits. Used for analytics reporting purposes. Analytics 2 years
__utmz Google Analytics Registers the traffic source or campaign that directed the user to the website. Used for analytics reporting and marketing attribution. Analytics 6 months
lang choptgrill.click Remembers the user's selected language preference to ensure the website is displayed in the correct language on return visits. Functional Session
cart_session choptgrill.click Maintains the contents of your food order or cart during your browsing session on our website, ensuring items are retained as you navigate between pages. Essential Session

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to assist in various functions of our website. These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at our site. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns that may appear on Google Search, YouTube, and other Google partner websites. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. You can manage your Google Ads preferences through Google's Ad Settings.

Manage Google Ads preferences: https://adssettings.google.com

5.3 Facebook / Meta Pixel

We may use the Facebook Pixel, a tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on our website.

You can manage your Facebook ad preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies, which are necessary for the website to function). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit choptgrill.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 our cookie settings tool on the website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, to accept only certain cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Networks

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the following industry opt-out tools:

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you may also be able to control tracking through your device's operating system settings. On iOS devices, you can enable "Limit Ad Tracking" in your privacy settings. On Android devices, you can opt out of personalized ads through your Google account settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

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

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core features of the website, including online ordering, account login, and form submissions, may not function correctly or at all. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track and analyze visitor behavior on our website. This means we may not be able to identify and fix issues or improve the user experience as effectively.
Functional Cookies Your preferences, such as language settings and personalized content, will not be saved between sessions. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit the website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently since we will not be able to track which ads you have already seen.

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

As a business operating in the United States, Chopt respects your rights under applicable U.S. privacy laws. Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the use of cookies and tracking technologies:

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies. You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

Some of our advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You can opt out by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6 or by contacting us directly.

8.2 Other U.S. States

Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and other states with comprehensive privacy laws may also have rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies. Please consult your state's applicable law or contact us for more information about your specific rights.

8.3 FTC Act Compliance

We are committed to compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and FTC guidelines regarding online privacy and advertising practices. We maintain transparency about our data collection practices and do not engage in deceptive or unfair practices in connection with our use of cookies and tracking technologies.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described in Section 6 to limit tracking on our website.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the contact information below so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of choptgrill.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised 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:

Chopt

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and no later than 30 days from the date of receipt.