Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 16, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work, improve efficiency, and 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."

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, 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 viruses on your device, and they cannot access other files on your computer.

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and activity.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device beyond the duration of a session.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that help websites collect data about user interactions.

Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies" for simplicity.

2. How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit giordanos.rest, your browser sends a request to our web server. The server responds by sending the web page you requested along with one or more cookies. Your browser stores these cookies on your device. When you visit our website again, your browser sends those stored cookies back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Cookies can be either:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They help websites recognize you as you move between pages during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and recognize you on return visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and online ordering functionality. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as placing a food order — cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website and its services to you, they cannot be disabled without impacting how our website functions.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under applicable law.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and understand which pages are most and least popular. This helps us improve how our website performs and how we present our menu, promotions, and ordering features.

All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not be able to include your visit in our statistics.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website, such as remembering your name, location preferences, language settings, and items you have recently viewed. 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, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests, both on our website and on other websites you visit after leaving ours. 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. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on giordanos.rest:

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 users by assigning a randomly generated number. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie is used to distinguish users and sessions. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rates — limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites to prevent performance degradation. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (AdSense) Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks website visits and builds a profile of user interests. Advertising 90 days
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores the last visit or click information from a Facebook ad. Used for measuring the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns. Advertising 90 days
PHPSESSID Giordanos (First-Party) Preserves user session state across page requests. Used to maintain your session while browsing and using our online ordering system. Essential Session
cookieconsent_status Giordanos (First-Party) Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure the cookie banner is not shown on subsequent visits after consent has been recorded. Essential 1 year
cart_session Giordanos (First-Party) Stores items added to your online food order cart so that your selections are maintained as you browse our menu pages. Functional Session
location_pref Giordanos (First-Party) Remembers your preferred restaurant location or delivery area so that the correct menu and pricing are displayed on return visits. Functional 30 days
_gac_UA-XXXXXXXX Google Ads Contains campaign-related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, this cookie will be read by Google Ads to record conversions. Advertising 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report website user actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, for measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year

Note: This table 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

We are based in the United States and our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. law, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and guidelines on online privacy and advertising. For visitors from California, additional rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Under these laws:

  • Essential Cookies: Are used on the basis of our legitimate interest to operate a functional website and fulfill your requests (e.g., online ordering).
  • Analytics, Functional, and Advertising Cookies: Are used based on your consent, which you may provide or withdraw at any time using the methods described in this policy.

California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, which may include certain advertising cookie activities. Please see Section 8 below for how to exercise these rights.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for controlling and managing cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

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 sent. The steps to manage cookies vary depending on your browser. Below are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:

For mobile devices, you can typically manage cookie settings through your device's browser settings or privacy settings. Consult your device manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to browser-level controls, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by specific third-party services we use:

Google Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, gtag.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics.

Google Ads and Personalized Advertising

To opt out of Google's personalized advertising, visit Google Ad Settings. You can also visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple participating companies.

Facebook / Meta Advertising

To opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook and Instagram (Meta), visit your Facebook Ad Preferences settings. You can also use the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool.

Industry-Wide Opt-Out

You can opt out of many third-party advertising cookies through these industry tools:

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally agreed-upon standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will endeavor to honor DNT signals where technically feasible, but we cannot guarantee that all third-party services we use will comply with DNT signals.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website in the following ways:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functionality may be impaired. You may be unable to complete online food orders, maintain items in your cart, or log in to your account. Certain pages may not load correctly.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track your visit in our website statistics. There is no direct impact on your experience, but it may affect our ability to improve the website over time.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as your preferred restaurant location, language settings, and saved order preferences) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter this information each time you visit.
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 ad frequency capping will not function correctly.

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have additional rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies:

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell or share.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, 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, including data collected through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10 below, or send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Rights Request."

9. Third-Party Cookies and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party services (such as social media sharing buttons, embedded maps, or payment processors). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Third-party services currently integrated on our website that may set cookies include:

  • Google (Analytics and Ads)
  • Meta / Facebook (Advertising Pixel)
  • Google Maps (Location/Directions Features)
  • Payment Processing Partners (for secure online ordering)

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Where the changes are significant, we may also provide a more prominent notice (such as a banner on our website).

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of giordanos.rest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Giordanos

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, we will respond within 45 calendar days as required by law.