Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Giordanos. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy applies to our website fresh-giordanos.click and explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing unfair or deceptive trade practices.

If you have any questions about our use of 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 to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. When you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies are not programs — they cannot install malware or access your hard drive.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Giordanos when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.

Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks) that we use to enhance our website functionality and marketing efforts. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. They allow us to recognize you when you return to our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on fresh-giordanos.click:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, online ordering, and shopping cart management. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website cannot function properly. These cookies do not collect any personal information and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your experience on our site.

Examples of functions supported by essential cookies include:

  • Maintaining your session while you browse and order food
  • Remembering items you have added to your cart
  • Ensuring secure connections during payment processing
  • Preventing fraudulent activity and ensuring website security

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve the way our website works, identify technical issues, and understand which pages and features are most popular.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect data about your use of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. This data helps us compile statistical reports on website activity.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, your location, or your login details) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on content. Information collected by functional cookies may be anonymous and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission and remember that you have visited a website. This information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers, to present you with targeted advertisements.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies and may use cookies from social media platforms, including Facebook/Meta, to serve relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our website.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on fresh-giordanos.click:

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 in Google Analytics reporting. 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 by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. Helps manage the speed at which requests are made to Google's servers. 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 from Google Ads. 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. Tracks user behavior across sites for remarketing. Advertising 3 months
session_id Giordanos Maintains your user session across page requests, ensuring you remain logged in and your cart is preserved as you navigate the website. Essential Session
cart_token Giordanos Stores information about the items in your shopping cart so your selections are preserved during your visit and across browser sessions. Essential 7 days
csrf_token Giordanos A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions and actions are legitimate requests from our website. Essential Session
user_preferences Giordanos Stores your preferences such as delivery address, language, and other customization options to enhance your browsing experience on return visits. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Giordanos Records your cookie consent preferences to ensure we honor your choices and do not prompt you with the consent banner on every page visit. Essential 1 year
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data including the number of visits, the source of traffic, and pages visited. Analytics 2 years
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information such as preferred language, number of search results shown per page, etc. Functional / Advertising 6 months

5. How We Use Cookie Information

The information we collect through cookies is used for the following purposes:

  • Website functionality: To ensure our website operates correctly and to provide you with a seamless online food ordering experience.
  • Performance monitoring: To analyze how visitors use our website and to identify areas for improvement in our services and digital offerings.
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and deliver a more tailored experience, including saving your delivery address and order history.
  • Marketing and advertising: To serve relevant advertisements and promotional content about Giordanos' food offerings, deals, and promotions.
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other security threats to our website and your account.
  • Compliance: To maintain records of your cookie preferences in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies which are required for the website to function). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Please note that if you restrict cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, including the online ordering system.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

For mobile devices, please consult the privacy settings in your device's operating system or the settings within your mobile browser application.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You can opt out of specific third-party analytics and advertising cookies by using the tools provided by those services:

Service Opt-Out Method Link
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads / Advertising Google Ad Settings / Personalization Controls https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences / Off-Facebook Activity https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool (for multiple advertising networks) https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA WebChoices Opt-Out Tool https://optout.aboutads.info

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is currently no industry-wide or legal standard for recognizing or responding to DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described above to limit tracking by third-party services.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your ability to use certain features of our website. The following outlines what may happen if you disable different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders, maintain a shopping cart, log into your account, or complete secure transactions. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data on your website usage. This will not prevent you from using the website, but it will limit our ability to improve our services based on user behavior.
Functional Cookies You may need to re-enter your preferences every time you visit the site. Personalization features such as saved addresses and preferences will not be available.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements repeatedly, and we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

8. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly place cookies on the devices of children under 13 or knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information and disable associated cookies.

9. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the data collected through cookies. For residents of California, the CCPA as amended by the CPRA grants the following rights:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you, including through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties, including data shared through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may have the right to limit how we use sensitive personal information collected through our website.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by applicable California law.

Other U.S. states may have similar privacy laws that grant comparable rights. We are committed to honoring applicable privacy rights for all users, regardless of their state of residence, to the extent required by law.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our data practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. 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.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means, such as an email notification to registered users.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Cookie Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie use of third-party sites, and we encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any external websites you visit.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on fresh-giordanos.click, please contact us using the following details:

Contact Information — Giordanos

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and to address your concerns regarding our use of cookies and tracking technologies. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please indicate this clearly in your communication so we can ensure your request is handled appropriately within the required timeframe.