Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 2, 2026  |  Last Updated: July 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Marcos, your trusted food destination. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies on our website marcos-cafe.click, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional context about how we handle your personal information and your rights as a user of our services.

We operate in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable.

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 and operators to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better and more personalized user experience, and to collect analytical information about how the site is being used.

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 key pieces of information about that user, such as their preferences, login status, or items in a shopping cart.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit marcos-cafe.click, our web server sends a small text file (the cookie) to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on that website, such as advertising networks or analytics providers (known as "third-party cookies").

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are browsing our website, for example, to keep you logged in as you move from page to page.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies 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 each time you return to our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and some cookies may be strictly necessary for the functioning of our website, while others are optional and used to enhance your experience.

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

You cannot opt out of these cookies if you wish to use our website, as they are required for the basic functioning of the site, including security and accessibility features.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count the number of visitors to our website and to understand how visitors move around the site when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works and to understand which pages and features are most popular. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze information about how our website is used. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions and provides us with reports about website traffic and usage patterns.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These 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.

Functional cookies on our website may remember your language preferences, your location, your previously viewed items, or other personalization settings to enhance your browsing experience on marcos-cafe.click.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and to 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.

We work with Google Ads and other advertising platforms to deliver targeted advertisements. These cookies track your browsing habits and help us deliver relevant promotions related to Marcos food offerings and services.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

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

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. This cookie is included in each page request on a site and is used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. This cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to generate statistical data on how users use the website. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers. In sites with high traffic volumes, this cookie limits data collection to prevent server overload. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. This cookie stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. 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, and to track conversions from Facebook ads. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status marcos-cafe.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the cookie banner is not displayed on every page visit. Essential 1 year
session_id marcos-cafe.click Maintains your session while you are browsing our website, allowing you to navigate between pages without losing your information or having to re-enter details. Essential Session
user_preferences marcos-cafe.click Stores your preferences on our website, such as your selected language, region, or display settings, so that you do not have to re-select them on each visit. Functional 6 months
cart_token marcos-cafe.click Used to maintain the contents of your food order cart as you browse our menu and add items, ensuring your selections are preserved throughout your session. Essential Session
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. This cookie enables advanced analytics features including event tracking and user journey analysis across our website. Analytics 2 years
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking on advertisements, for the purpose of measuring the effectiveness of ads. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertisements from Google. Advertising 6 months

Note: This table reflects the cookies currently in use on marcos-cafe.click as of the effective date of this policy. Cookie details may change as we update our website or introduce new features and third-party services.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to the cookies we set directly, some pages on our website contain content from third-party services such as Google, Facebook, and other technology providers. These third parties may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website.

We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information about how they use cookies and your data:

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, to alert you when cookies are being sent, or to delete cookies that have already been stored. Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly, and your overall user experience may be affected.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific analytics and advertising cookies:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

Google Ads Personalization

You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings page:

Google Ad Settings

Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences

You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences through your Facebook account settings:

Facebook Ad Preferences

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

For broader control over interest-based advertising from multiple companies, you can use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool:

DAA Opt-Out Tool

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

You can also use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool to manage preferences across multiple advertising networks:

NAI Opt-Out Tool

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. The following outlines the potential consequences of disabling different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Disabling these cookies will significantly impair the functionality of our website. You may be unable to add items to your food order, complete checkout processes, or maintain a login session. Core website features may not work at all.
Analytics Cookies Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our website. This means we will have reduced ability to improve our website's performance, content, and user experience. Your personal browsing experience will not be directly impacted.
Functional Cookies Without functional cookies, your preferences and personalization settings will not be saved. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website, and some features such as saved addresses or dietary preference filters may not work correctly.
Advertising Cookies Disabling advertising cookies will mean that you will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see more generic or less relevant advertisements when browsing other websites. This does not affect your ability to use our website.

8. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information that may be collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Under California law, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected about you through cookies
  • 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 privacy rights

Please note that certain advertising cookies used on our website may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. To exercise your right to opt out, you may use the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 above, or contact us directly using the information provided in Section 10 of this policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, our business practices, or the cookies we use. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of marcos-cafe.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes for cookies that do not require your explicit consent.

10. 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 details below:

Contact Information — Marcos

Business Name: Marcos

Email: [email protected]

Website: marcos-cafe.click

We aim to respond to all inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy within a reasonable timeframe. When contacting us, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email so we can direct your request to the appropriate team member.

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