Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Marcos ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website meals-marcos.click, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and ensuring that you have the information you need to make informed choices about your privacy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding fair and transparent data practices.

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 provide a better user experience, and to collect information about how visitors interact with their sites.

Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember certain information about their preferences or past actions.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit meals-marcos.click, our web server sends a small file (the cookie) to your browser. Your browser stores this file locally on your device. The next time you visit our site, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and personalize your experience accordingly.

Cookies can store a variety of information, including:

  • Your login status and session information
  • Your language and display preferences
  • Items you may have added to a cart or order
  • How you arrived at our website (e.g., from a search engine or advertisement)
  • Pages you have visited and how long you spent on them
  • Technical information about your device and browser

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Marcos (meals-marcos.click) and can only be read by our website. They are primarily used to improve your user experience on our platform.

Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners that we use to enhance our website functionality, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties, such as Google and Facebook/Meta.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on meals-marcos.click. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning 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, or filling in forms.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website — such as the online ordering system, shopping cart, or account login — simply cannot function.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

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

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. All information collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

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. These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, your location, or your food preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

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

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

These cookies track your visits to our website and other websites, and the data is used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. However, you may still see advertisements — they just won't be as relevant to your interests.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on meals-marcos.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Marcos (meals-marcos.click) Maintains your session state while browsing the site, including items in your cart and your login status. Essential Session (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_token Marcos (meals-marcos.click) Provides security protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Essential Session
cookie_consent Marcos (meals-marcos.click) Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on every visit. Essential 12 months
user_prefs Marcos (meals-marcos.click) Remembers your display preferences, such as language settings and dietary filter choices. Functional 6 months
cart_data Marcos (meals-marcos.click) Saves items you have added to your food order cart so they persist between sessions. Functional 30 days
_ga Google Analytics The main Google Analytics cookie. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate. This cookie limits the number of requests made to the Google Analytics service, helping to manage data collection efficiently. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user interactions across the website for reporting and analytics purposes. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Helps measure ad conversions and tracks whether users who clicked on a Google Ad later made a purchase or completed another desired action on our site. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps Facebook identify browsers for the purposes of providing advertising and site analytics services. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores the last Facebook click. This cookie is used to track conversions from Facebook Ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some action on our website. 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 with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 13 months

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options available to you for managing and controlling cookies. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of meals-marcos.click and your overall experience on our site.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Tools," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close Chrome. Visit: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Visit: support.mozilla.org
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. Visit: support.apple.com
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. Visit: support.microsoft.com
  • Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies. Visit: help.opera.com

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by specific third-party services:

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage your cookie and tracking preferences through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to control which apps can request to track you. You can also go to Settings > Safari to manage cookies for the Safari browser.
  • Android: Go to Settings > Privacy to access privacy controls. Within Chrome browser, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and your experience on meals-marcos.click. Below is a summary of potential impacts by cookie type:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders, log into your account, use the shopping cart, or access secure areas of the site. These cookies are critical to basic website operation.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track and analyze how you use our website. This means we may not be able to identify and fix issues or improve our services based on user behavior data. This will not directly affect your browsing experience.
Functional Cookies Personalized features may not work. Your preferences (such as saved items, language settings, or dietary filters) may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see repeated ads or ads unrelated to your food preferences. This does not reduce the number of ads you see — only their relevance.

7. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the use of cookies and the personal data collected through them:

7.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

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

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies and other means.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information below or use the opt-out tools listed in Section 5.2.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Under CPRA, you have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

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

7.2 Other U.S. Residents

Other states, including Virginia (CDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and others, have enacted or are enacting privacy laws that may give you similar rights over your personal data. We are committed to honoring applicable state privacy rights. Please contact us to learn more about your specific rights based on your state of residence.

8. 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 activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you may use the cookie management tools described in Section 5 to control tracking on our website.

9. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website, meals-marcos.click, is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through the use of cookies on our site, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make significant changes to the way we use cookies, we will provide a more prominent notice (including, for certain services, email notification of Cookie Policy changes).

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. Please note that this Cookie Policy applies only to meals-marcos.click. If you click on a link to a third-party website, we encourage you to read that website's cookie policy and privacy policy. We are not responsible for the cookies or privacy practices of third-party websites.

12. 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. We are happy to assist you with any cookie-related inquiries and to help you exercise your privacy rights.

Contact Information — Marcos

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising rights under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.