Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Via 313 ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at food-via313.rest and explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You have the right to manage your cookie preferences at any time using the methods described in this document.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, both of which are available on our website. If you have any questions about how we use cookies, 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 computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function more efficiently, to enhance the user experience, and to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser where they are stored locally. Each time you revisit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and remember preferences or actions from your previous visits.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, when combined with other data we collect about you, cookie information may be linked to your personal data. Cookies cannot execute programs or deliver viruses to your device.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit food-via313.rest, our web server sends one or more cookies to your browser. These cookies may collect information such as:

  • Your IP address and approximate geographic location
  • The browser and device type you are using
  • The pages you visit on our site and the time spent on each page
  • Links and buttons you click during your visit
  • The referring website that directed you to our site
  • Your session information so you remain logged in during a visit

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. These are known as third-party cookies, as opposed to first-party cookies, which are set directly by Via 313.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track page visits or email opens.
  • Local Storage: Browser-based storage (including localStorage and sessionStorage) that allows us to save certain data on your device beyond a single session.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in our site to collect and transmit data to analytics and advertising services.

Throughout this Cookie Policy, when we refer to "cookies," we are also referring to these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on food-via313.rest into four main types:

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as browsing menus, placing online orders, or accessing secure areas — cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law, but we are obligated to inform you of their use.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, these cookies can remember your language preferences, your location (to show nearby Via 313 locations), and any customizations you have made during your visit. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the way our website works. For example, analytics cookies tell us which pages are visited most often, where users drop off, how long they spend on each page, and whether they encounter any errors. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

3.4 Advertising and 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. These cookies remember that you have visited a particular website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers. We use Google Ads cookies for this purpose.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on food-via313.rest, including their purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookieconsent_status Via 313 (First-party) Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not repeatedly show the consent banner. Essential 1 year
session_id Via 313 (First-party) Maintains your session as you navigate through the website, enabling core functionality such as cart persistence and secure login. Essential Session (expires on browser close)
csrf_token Via 313 (First-party) Protects our website and users from Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by validating form submissions. Essential Session
lang_pref Via 313 (First-party) Remembers your language preference so the site is displayed in your preferred language on future visits. Functional 6 months
location_pref Via 313 (First-party) Stores your preferred Via 313 restaurant location so we can show you relevant menus and offers. Functional 3 months
_ga Google Analytics (Third-party) Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics (Third-party) Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics (Third-party) Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to manage server load. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 (Third-party) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and count page views and sessions for reporting purposes. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads (Third-party) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and links ad clicks with website actions. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta (Third-party) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks website visits for remarketing purposes. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta (Third-party) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
NID Google (Third-party) Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information such as preferred language, number of search results per page, and whether to activate the SafeSearch filter. Functional / Advertising 6 months

Note: Cookie durations listed above are approximate. Actual duration may vary depending on browser settings, third-party updates, and your own interactions with our website.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state privacy laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including in our collection and use of data online.
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which grant California residents the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, including data collected through cookies.
  • Other applicable state privacy laws, including those enacted by Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and other states where such laws apply to our users.

Essential cookies are deployed on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website. All other cookies — including analytics, functional, and advertising cookies — are deployed only with your consent, which may be provided or withdrawn at any time via our cookie consent banner or the opt-out mechanisms described in Section 7 below.

6. How Third-Party Cookies Work

Some cookies placed on your device when you visit food-via313.rest are set by third-party service providers that we work with to deliver services on our behalf. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those third parties, not ours. We do not have control over how those third parties collect or use your data. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.

Key third-party providers whose cookies may be present on our site include:

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for controlling the cookies placed on your device. Please note that restricting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. See Section 8 for more details on the impact of disabling cookies.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Privacy," "Security," or "Settings" section of your browser. Here are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our site, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) to not send information to Google Analytics.

7.3 Opt-Out of Google Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of personalized advertising delivered by Google by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com

Alternatively, you can opt out of interest-based advertising from Google and other participating companies through the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/

7.4 Opt-Out of Facebook / Meta Cookies

To manage your advertising preferences with Facebook and Meta, visit: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

7.5 Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page at: https://optout.aboutads.info/

7.6 California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts by cookie type:

Cookie Type Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies Core website features such as secure login, form submissions, online ordering, and session management may not function correctly. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Functional Cookies The website may not remember your preferences, such as your preferred location or language. You may need to re-enter this information each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use the website. This means we cannot identify issues with the site or optimize your experience. There is no direct impact on your use of the website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, as frequency capping will not function properly.

9. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a banner or notification on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of food-via313.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the information below:

Via 313

This Cookie Policy is effective as of June 4, 2026 and applies to all users of the website food-via313.rest.