Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 25, 2026

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

1. Introduction

Welcome to giordanospizza.rest, operated by 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, as well as your rights and choices regarding their use.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

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 more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser when you visit a site. Your browser stores the cookie and sends it back to the same server with subsequent requests. This allows the server to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

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.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit giordanospizza.rest for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this file and returns it to us each time you make a request to our server. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but the data we store in them may be linked to personal information that you provide to us through other means, such as when you create an account or place an order.

Cookies can be "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or until you delete them. Both types serve different purposes as described in the sections below.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website, including:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand how you interact with our content.
Local Storage: A technology that allows websites to store data locally on your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device to create a unique identifier.
Scripts: Small pieces of code that allow us to track how you use our website.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

To ensure our website functions correctly and securely.
To remember your preferences and settings.
To keep you signed in to your account.
To understand how you and other visitors use our website.
To improve and personalize your experience on our site.
To deliver relevant advertising to you both on and off our website.
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types:

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as "strictly necessary" cookies) are required for the basic operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as completing an online order or accessing a secure area — cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.

Examples of what essential cookies do on giordanospizza.rest include:

Keeping you logged in during your visit.
Maintaining items in your shopping cart or order.
Preventing fraudulent activity and enhancing security.
Remembering your cookie consent preferences.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve how our website works, identify popular pages, and understand how users navigate our site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

Examples of what analytics cookies do on our website include:

Counting the number of visitors to our website.
Tracking which pages are most frequently visited.
Recording how long visitors stay on each page.
Identifying how visitors arrived at our website.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) 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 a blog post. The information these cookies collect is typically anonymized.

Examples of what functional cookies do on our website include:

Remembering your location to show relevant menu items or store information.
Storing your food preferences or dietary requirements.
Remembering your preferred delivery address.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are typically placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

Examples of what advertising cookies do on our website include:

Showing you relevant ads for our food and services on other websites.
Preventing you from seeing the same advertisement too many times.
Measuring how many people clicked on our advertisements.
Tracking whether a purchase was made after you clicked on one of our ads.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

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

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users on a shorter-term basis.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites.	Analytics	1 minute
`_ga_[ID]`	Google Analytics (GA4)	Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and identify unique user sessions.	Analytics	2 years
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions. Helps measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns by tracking whether users who clicked on an ad went on to make a purchase.	Advertising	90 days
`_fbp`	Facebook / Meta	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites to provide targeted advertising.	Advertising	90 days
`fr`	Facebook / Meta	Used by Facebook to deliver and measure advertisements. Provides ad delivery, measurement, and relevant advertising on and off Facebook.	Advertising	90 days
`cookie_consent`	giordanospizza.rest	Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not shown on subsequent visits.	Essential	1 year
`session_id`	giordanospizza.rest	Maintains the user's session state across page requests, enabling features like the shopping cart and user login.	Essential	Session
`cart_token`	giordanospizza.rest	Stores items added to the user's cart so that cart contents are preserved between visits.	Functional	7 days
`user_location`	giordanospizza.rest	Remembers the user's preferred location or delivery area to provide relevant store information and menus.	Functional	30 days
`CSRF_TOKEN`	giordanospizza.rest	A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on our website forms and transactions.	Essential	Session

Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. New cookies may be added as we update our website and services. We will update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect any changes.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites over time. This information may be used to provide analytics services, serve targeted advertisements, and enable social media features.

Third parties that may place cookies on your device when you visit our website include:

Google LLC — For analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads). See Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — For advertising and social media features. See Facebook's Data Policy at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these companies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than essential cookies, which are strictly necessary for our website to function). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you before a cookie is placed. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
Opera: https://help.opera.com/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device's browser settings or through your device's privacy settings.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking technologies using the following tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install 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 the Google Ads Settings page at: https://adssettings.google.com

Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences

To manage your ad preferences on Facebook and opt out of interest-based advertising, visit: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) provides a tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from its member companies. You can access this tool at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) provides a tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. You can access this tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or delete cookies, doing so may affect your experience on giordanospizza.rest. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:

Cookie Type	Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies	You will not be able to use core features of our website, including placing orders, logging in to your account, or using our shopping cart. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies	We will no longer be able to track how you use our website. This means we may not be able to identify and fix issues that affect your experience. Your use of the website will not be impaired.
Functional Cookies	Some personalized features may not work correctly. For example, your location preferences and saved delivery addresses may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter information each time.
Advertising Cookies	You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Some of the information collected through cookies may constitute "personal information" or "sensitive personal information" under these laws.

As a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell or share.
Delete personal information we have collected from you (subject to certain exceptions).
Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about how cookies relate to your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences using the methods described in Section 7 of this policy.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational 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 and related technologies.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you a notification if we have your contact information.

12. 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 using the information below:

Giordanos

Email: [email protected]
Website: giordanospizza.rest

We will do our best to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe. For formal privacy requests, please include "Cookie Policy Request" in the subject line of your email.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 25, 2026. By continuing to use giordanospizza.rest, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.