Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Via 313 ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at food-via313.digital and explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.

For questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:

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 and third parties to make websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to gather information about how visitors interact with websites.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser when you first visit a website. Each time you return to that website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the server to recognize you and remember your preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, and other information.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit food-via313.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and provide a personalized experience.

Cookies can be classified in several ways:

  • First-party cookies: Set directly by Via 313 on our website.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external parties such as Google, Facebook, or other analytics and advertising providers whose services are embedded on our website.
  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Web beacons (pixel tags): Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page or email has been viewed.
  • Local storage: A mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Fingerprinting: A method of identifying a device based on its unique combination of characteristics such as browser type, operating system, and installed fonts.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on food-via313.digital:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, certain parts of the site would not function correctly. Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary to provide the service you have requested. They help with tasks such as:

  • Maintaining your session while you navigate our website
  • Remembering items in your cart or order preferences
  • Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
  • Enabling you to log into secure areas of the website

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages visitors go to most often and whether they receive error messages. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous, and we use it to improve how our website works. Analytics cookies help us understand user behavior so we can deliver a better experience.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how users engage with food-via313.digital. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region, or your name and email address in comment forms) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements 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 our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads and similar platforms to promote Via 313 to potential customers who have previously visited our website or who match certain interest profiles.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies deployed on food-via313.digital:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites to reduce bandwidth. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and measures campaign effectiveness. 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. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a unique encrypted reference for each browser and device combination. Advertising 3 months
session_id Via 313 (First-party) Maintains your session state across page requests, enabling you to navigate our website seamlessly. Essential Session
cart Via 313 (First-party) Retains the contents of your order or cart between visits so you don't lose your selections. Essential / Functional 7 days
user_prefs Via 313 (First-party) Stores your website preferences such as display settings, region, and language selection for a personalized browsing experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Via 313 (First-party) Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not ask for your consent on every page visit. Essential 1 year
_hjid Hotjar Sets a unique ID to represent the user's session on that website. This enables the website to gather data on visitor behavior for statistical purposes. Analytics 1 year
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user ID, preserving session continuity. Analytics 1 year

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As Via 313 operates in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We are committed to transparent and fair practices regarding data collection through cookies, in line with FTC guidelines on online privacy and data security.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding the personal information collected about you, including information gathered through cookies. Please see Section 8 of this policy for more details on your rights.
  • CAN-SPAM Act: Governs email-related cookies and tracking pixels used in our email marketing communications.

For essential cookies, no consent is required as they are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. For all other cookies — including analytics, functional, and advertising cookies — we rely on your consent, which you provide by accepting cookies through our cookie consent banner.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit food-via313.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here is how to manage cookies in 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 existing cookies.
    Chrome Cookie Settings Guide
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can manage cookie permissions and clear stored cookies.
    Firefox Cookie Settings Guide
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies or manage cookies from specific websites.
    Safari Cookie Settings Guide
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data. You can block or allow cookies on a site-by-site basis.
    Edge Cookie Settings Guide
  • Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Site Settings > Cookies and Site Data.
    Opera Cookie Settings Guide

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your user experience.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:

Service Opt-Out Tool
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
Google Ads / Personalized Ads Google Ad Settings
Facebook / Meta Ads Facebook Ad Preferences
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool
Hotjar Hotjar Opt-Out

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may have the following impacts on your experience when using food-via313.digital:

  • Essential cookies disabled: If you disable essential cookies, our website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders, log in, access secure areas, or maintain a session. Core website functionality will be disrupted.
  • Analytics cookies disabled: We will be unable to track how you use our website and will lose valuable insights needed to improve your experience. However, disabling these cookies will not prevent you from using the website.
  • Functional cookies disabled: Your preferences and personalization settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter information such as language settings or preferences each time you visit.
  • Advertising cookies disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Opting out of advertising cookies does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means the ads you see may be less tailored to you.

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have specific privacy rights related to the personal information collected through cookies:

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants you the following rights with respect to information collected through cookies:

  • 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 tracking technologies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you via cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected via advertising cookies, for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: If we collect sensitive personal information through cookies, you have the right to limit its use.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8.2 Other State Privacy Laws

Several other states have enacted privacy laws that may grant you similar rights, including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA). If you reside in one of these states and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Cookie Policy applies only to food-via313.digital and does not cover the cookie practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our website. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, changes in applicable law, or updates to our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make material changes to this policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification where we have your contact information.

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:

Via 313 — Cookie Policy Inquiries

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

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 5, 2026. © 2026 Via 313. All rights reserved.