Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how Giordanos ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website giordanos-meal.rest. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Giordanos. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies on giordanos-meal.rest, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect and use personal data. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

This Cookie Policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access or use our website. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

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 by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Giordanos) 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. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. Each time you return to our website or navigate to a new page, your browser sends this cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are using our website.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page visits or email open rates.
Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store larger amounts of data on your device than cookies can.
JavaScript Tags: Pieces of code that help us collect information about how users interact with our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main types of cookies on our website. Each type serves a different purpose and has different implications for your privacy:

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly 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, filling out forms, or placing an order at our restaurant.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are critical to the basic operations of our website. Without these cookies, our website may not function correctly, and you may not be able to access certain features or services.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to help us analyze how users use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site, which we use to compile reports and improve our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies may remember your language preferences, your location for delivery purposes, your menu preferences, or other customizations that improve your experience when ordering food or browsing our menu online.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

These cookies help us ensure that you see advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising, but you will still see advertisements.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table lists the specific cookies used on giordanos-meal.rest, their purposes, types, and durations:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions.	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. Identifies browsers for the purposes of providing advertising and site analytics services.	Advertising	3 months
`fr`	Facebook/Meta	Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID used for targeted advertising.	Advertising	3 months
`PHPSESSID`	Giordanos	This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a user's unique session ID for the purpose of managing user sessions on the website. It is essential for processing orders and maintaining cart contents.	Essential	Session
`cookie_consent`	Giordanos	Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly displaying the consent banner on subsequent visits.	Essential	1 year
`cart_session`	Giordanos	Used to remember items added to your online food order cart so that they persist between page loads and browser sessions.	Functional	7 days
`user_preferences`	Giordanos	Stores user preferences such as language settings, delivery address defaults, and dietary preferences to provide a personalized browsing experience.	Functional	6 months
`location_data`	Giordanos	Stores the user's approximate location to display relevant restaurant locations, menu availability, and delivery options.	Functional	30 days
`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 and to present targeted ads to the user.	Advertising	1 year
`NID`	Google	Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for serving ads that are most relevant to the user.	Advertising	6 months

Please note that this list may be updated from time to time as we add or remove third-party services. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the most up-to-date information.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) as applicable to California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection at the federal level, we are required to be transparent about our data collection practices, including the use of cookies.

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type of cookie:

Essential Cookies: We use these based on our legitimate interest in providing you with a functioning website and the services you request. These do not require your consent.
Analytics, Functional, and Advertising Cookies: We rely on your consent for these cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools described in Section 6 below.

For California residents specifically, under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, which may include certain advertising cookie data. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights as a California resident.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options to control and manage cookies. Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function as intended.

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. The following links provide instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

6.2 Opt-Out Tools from Third-Party Providers

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

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads

Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies by visiting: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can also opt out of certain interest-based advertising by visiting: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can control advertising identifiers through your device settings:

iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
Android (Google): Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads, and select "Delete advertising ID" or "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience using our website. Below is a summary of what may be affected:

Cookie Type	Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies	Significant impact. Core website functionality may not work. You may not be able to complete online food orders, maintain your cart, or access secure areas of the website.
Analytics Cookies	No direct impact on your experience. However, we will not be able to improve our website based on user behavior data, which may result in a less optimized browsing experience over time.
Functional Cookies	Moderate impact. Personalization features such as saved preferences, delivery address memory, and language settings may not work, requiring you to re-enter information on each visit.
Advertising Cookies	Minimal direct impact on website functionality. You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests and preferences. You may see the same ads more frequently.

8. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the contact details below so that we can take appropriate action.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, online payment processors, and partner food delivery services. These third-party websites have their own cookie and privacy policies, and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for their policies or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other legitimate business reasons. 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 our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

For material changes that significantly affect how we use your data, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by email if we have your contact details.

11. 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:

Giordanos — Contact Information

Company Name:	Giordanos
Website:	giordanos-meal.rest
Email:	[email protected]

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. If you are a California resident exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please indicate this in your request so we can ensure we respond within the legally required timeframe.

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Some advertising cookies used on our website may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal data under California law. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Privacy Policy for more information.