Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Giordanos. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your preferences. This policy applies to all users who visit our website at meal-giordanos.rest and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on consumer transparency and online tracking disclosures.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. These files are stored in your web browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or items in a shopping cart.

Cookies were originally designed to make websites work more efficiently and to provide basic functionality. Over time, their use has expanded to include analytics, advertising personalization, and enhanced user experiences. A cookie typically contains the following information:

  • The name of the server that placed the cookie
  • A unique identifier (a string of numbers and letters)
  • An expiration date (after which the cookie is automatically deleted)
  • Technical information about how the cookie behaves

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit meal-giordanos.rest for the first time, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie locally on your device. On your next visit, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, which allows us to recognize you and recall your preferences or session information.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information in a directly readable format. However, combined with other data we collect, they may be used to build a profile of your browsing habits and interests. It is important to understand the different types of cookies we use so that you can make informed decisions about your privacy.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Giordanos (meal-giordanos.rest) and are only readable by our website. These are generally used to improve your user experience and to remember your settings.

Third-party cookies are set by external service providers whose features or services are embedded on our website, such as Google Analytics or advertising platforms. These third parties may use cookies to track your activity across multiple websites, not just ours.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Advertising. Below is a detailed explanation of each category.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the website would not work correctly, and we would be unable to provide the services you have requested. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes, and they cannot be disabled without significantly impairing your ability to use our website.

Examples of what essential cookies do on meal-giordanos.rest include:

  • Maintaining your session while you browse our menu and place orders
  • Remembering items you have added to your cart during your visit
  • Ensuring secure connections and protecting against fraudulent activity
  • Balancing server load to ensure the website remains available

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may remember your preferred location, language settings, or your login information so that you do not have to re-enter it on each visit. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

On our food ordering platform, functional cookies may help us:

  • Remember your preferred Giordanos location or delivery address
  • Store your dietary preferences or past order history for convenience
  • Maintain your login status if you have created an account
  • Personalize your experience based on your previous interactions

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are most frequently visited, how long users spend on the website, where visitors come from, and whether they encounter error messages. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous — we cannot use it to identify individual users.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics uses its own set of cookies to track user interactions. The data generated is transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the United States.

3.4 Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies, also known as targeting or marketing cookies, are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and help advertisers deliver more targeted ads. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

We may use Google Ads and other advertising platforms that deploy cookies to track conversions and retarget users who have previously visited our website. These cookies are set by our advertising partners and are subject to their respective privacy policies.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on meal-giordanos.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
session_id Giordanos (First-Party) Maintains your active browsing session, including items added to the cart and login status Essential Session (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_token Giordanos (First-Party) Security token used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks on forms and submissions Essential Session
user_location Giordanos (First-Party) Stores your preferred restaurant location or delivery area for a more personalized experience Functional 30 days
cookie_consent Giordanos (First-Party) Records your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked repeatedly Essential 12 months
user_prefs Giordanos (First-Party) Remembers your dietary preferences, language settings, and other site customizations Functional 6 months
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website; distinguishes users Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website; distinguishes users on a daily basis Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate — limits data collection on high-traffic websites Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using Google services; tracks conversions Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers Advertising 3 months
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 Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device; used for targeted advertising Advertising 6 months

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to manage, restrict, or delete cookies from your device at any time. Below we outline the various methods available to you for controlling cookie usage.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you choose to block or delete certain cookies, parts of meal-giordanos.rest may not function correctly, and your user experience may be affected.

Here are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies, clear all cookies, or add specific sites to an allowed or blocked list.
    Chrome Cookie Help
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose your preferred cookie blocking level or manage exceptions.
    Firefox Cookie Help
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy and select your preferred cookie settings, including blocking all cookies or preventing cross-site tracking.
    Safari Cookie Help
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data to manage cookie preferences and clear stored cookies.
    Edge Cookie Help
  • Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data.
    Opera Cookie Help

5.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

In addition to browser-level controls, many of our third-party service providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to use these tools to manage how your data is collected and used for advertising and analytics purposes.

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:
    https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ads Personalization: To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit:
    https://adssettings.google.com
  • Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: To manage your ad preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising on Facebook, visit:
    https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: The NAI provides a tool that allows you to opt out of targeted advertising from all member companies:
    https://optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: The DAA provides opt-out tools for interest-based advertising in the United States:
    https://optout.aboutads.info
  • Your Privacy Choices (US State Laws): For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please contact us directly using the information provided in Section 8 of this policy.

5.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked across websites. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT browser signals. However, you may use the opt-out tools listed above to manage third-party tracking.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies at any time, doing so may have consequences for your experience on meal-giordanos.rest. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies Core website functionality will be impaired. You may be unable to place orders, add items to your cart, log into your account, or complete secure transactions. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Functional Cookies Your preferences, such as your saved location, dietary settings, and login details, will not be remembered between visits. You will need to re-enter this information each time you use the website.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect aggregated data about how visitors use our website. This means we may be less able to identify and fix performance issues or improve the user experience. Your individual browsing will not be affected.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see — only their relevance. You may also still see ads from Giordanos on other platforms, but they will be less personalized.

7. Cookies and Applicable U.S. Law

As a food business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by relevant federal and state legislation. We adhere to the following legal frameworks:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines on online transparency, ensuring that our cookie practices are disclosed clearly and fairly to all users.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, and the right to request deletion of their data. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 8.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): 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. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, the services we offer, or applicable laws and regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of meal-giordanos.rest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Giordanos — Contact Information

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. California residents submitting CCPA/CPRA requests should indicate so in their communication to ensure timely processing in accordance with state law requirements.