Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Marcos, your trusted food destination. When you visit our website at marcos-meal.rest, we use small data files called "cookies" and similar tracking technologies to make our website work properly, improve your experience, and help us understand how our visitors use our site.

This Cookie Policy is designed to give you clear, transparent information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or delete them. This policy applies to all pages and services available through marcos-meal.rest.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings or use the opt-out tools described later in this document. However, please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect how our website functions for you.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which are also available on our website. Together, these documents explain how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to deliver relevant advertising.

Cookies set by the website owner — in this case, Marcos — 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 a website for the first time, the website's server sends a cookie to your browser, and your browser stores it on your device. The next time you visit that same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the server to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visit.

Cookies can store a wide range of information, including your preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, and browsing behavior. This information helps us deliver a more personalized and efficient experience when you visit our website.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your visit to our website. They are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Session cookies help our website remember your actions and preferences during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time after you close your browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them. Persistent cookies help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences across multiple visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, basic features of our website — such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and completing online orders — would not work. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website, they are placed on your device without your consent, as they fall under the legitimate interests we have in operating a functioning website. You can disable these cookies through your browser settings, but this will affect how the website works.

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and whether they receive error messages from web pages. The information collected by these cookies is used to improve how our website works. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, your location, or your username — and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of our web pages.

The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. We use functional cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to ensure that certain features work as intended.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

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

We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and to serve relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our website. This practice is commonly known as "remarketing."

4. Specific Cookies We Use

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

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request on a site 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 track user sessions within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent overloading the Google Analytics servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions and measures advertising campaign effectiveness. 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 user behavior and enables targeted advertising. Advertising 90 days
cookieconsent_status marcos-meal.rest Stores the user's cookie consent status so that the cookie consent banner is not shown again on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
session_id marcos-meal.rest Maintains the user's session state across page requests. Required for the website to function properly, including maintaining your cart and login status. Essential Session
cart_token marcos-meal.rest Used to maintain the contents of your shopping cart as you browse our website and add items to your order. Functional 7 days
user_preferences marcos-meal.rest Stores your website preferences, such as language selection and display settings, so they are remembered on your next visit. Functional 6 months
_dc_gtm_UA-* Google Tag Manager Used by Google Tag Manager to control the loading of a Google Analytics script tag. Helps manage the implementation of tracking and analytics on our website. Analytics 1 minute

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies set directly by Marcos, certain third-party services that we use on our website may also place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:

We do not have direct control over the cookies placed by these third parties, and we cannot be held responsible for the data they collect. If you have concerns about third-party cookies, we recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies and using the opt-out tools described in Section 7 of this policy.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.

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. Here are links to the cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Through your browser settings, you can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

6.2 Mobile Device Settings

If you are using a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device's browser settings or through your device's privacy settings. The process varies depending on your device and operating system. Please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for more information.

7. Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

7.1 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, which is available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7.2 Google Ads Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, you can visit Google's Ad Settings page at: https://adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

7.3 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To opt out of Facebook's targeted advertising, you can adjust your ad preferences through your Facebook account settings at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences. If you are not a Facebook user, you can opt out of Facebook's use of cookies for advertising purposes at: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217

7.4 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

You can also use the following industry-wide opt-out tools to manage your preferences across multiple advertising networks:

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following describes the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. Core features such as shopping cart functionality, secure login, and page navigation may be affected. You may not be able to place orders or access certain parts of the website.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to monitor and improve our website's performance based on user behavior data. This will not directly affect your ability to use the website, but it may mean that we are slower to identify and fix issues.
Functional Cookies Certain features and personalization options may not be available. Your preferences (such as language settings and saved addresses) will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter information each time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements repeatedly, and we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

9. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

As a business operating in the United States, we are committed to complying with applicable federal and state privacy laws. Depending on where you are located, you may have specific rights regarding the use of cookies and the collection of your personal data:

9.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, 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 we collect about you through cookies
  • The right to request deletion of your personal data
  • 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 using the contact information provided in Section 11 of this policy.

9.2 FTC Act Compliance

We are also committed to complying with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce. We strive to provide clear, accurate, and transparent information about our use of cookies and tracking technologies.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. In the event of significant changes, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by email.

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 we have posted changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. 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 using the information below:

Marcos

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the appropriate regulatory authority in your jurisdiction.