Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 16, 2026
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.click, as well as your rights and choices regarding these technologies.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data. Together, these documents describe our full data practices.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and 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 (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device 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 for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded and stored on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends this cookie data back to our server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, your login status, items in your shopping cart, and other settings.
Cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, the personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. The information gathered through cookies helps us improve your experience and the overall performance of our website.
2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They do not collect information from your device and expire at the end of your browser session.
- 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.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services and features of our website cannot be provided.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. You can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not work as a result.
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 primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use this information to compile reports and to help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the website, where visitors have come to the website from, and the pages they visited.
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, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Functional cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as remembering your language preference, your location, or your login details so you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies help us understand whether users who clicked on one of our ads went on to complete a desired action on our site.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on 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. | 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 for a single session. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits 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 |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state. Part of Google Analytics 4 measurement. | Analytics | 2 years |
cookieconsent_status |
Giordanos | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences and decision to ensure the cookie banner is not shown again. | Essential | 1 year |
session_id |
Giordanos | Maintains the user's session state across page requests. Necessary for website functionality and security. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Giordanos | Maintains items in the user's shopping cart or order form during a browsing session. | Functional | Session |
lang_pref |
Giordanos | Remembers the user's language and regional preferences for a personalized browsing experience. | Functional | 30 days |
_fbp |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | 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. | 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 |
test_cookie |
Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. | Essential | 15 minutes |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and to deliver advertisements on and through the website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ads / DoubleClick: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Facebook / Meta: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies/
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the following methods:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that if you disable or refuse certain cookies, some parts of this website may not function correctly or become inaccessible.
Below are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge Cookie Instructions
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can also opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising services using the following tools:
| Service | Opt-Out Method | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on | tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout |
| Google Ads / Personalized Advertising | Google Ad Settings | adssettings.google.com |
| Facebook / Meta Ads | Facebook Ad Preferences | facebook.com/ads/preferences |
| Multiple Ad Networks | Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out | optout.networkadvertising.org |
| Multiple Ad Networks | Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out | optout.aboutads.info |
| European Users | Your Online Choices (EDAA) | youronlinechoices.com |
6.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will make reasonable efforts to honor DNT signals where technically feasible, but we cannot guarantee that all third-party services used on our website will comply with DNT requests.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or restrict the use of cookies, please be aware of the following potential impacts on your experience with our website:
- Essential Cookies Disabled: Core website functionality may be broken. You may not be able to complete online orders, access your account, use our contact forms, or navigate certain sections of the website properly.
- Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to collect anonymized data about how you use the site. This means we may have a harder time identifying and fixing issues, and improving the overall website experience.
- Functional Cookies Disabled: The website will not remember your preferences (such as language or location). You may need to re-enter your information each time you visit.
- Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads more repeatedly since we won't be able to cap the frequency of ads you see.
We recommend keeping essential and functional cookies enabled to ensure the best experience when ordering food from Giordanos online.
8. Cookies and Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law
As a food business operating in the United States, we are committed to complying with applicable U.S. privacy and consumer protection laws. This includes adherence to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which governs unfair or deceptive practices, including with respect to online tracking and data collection.
If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These laws give California residents the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected about them through cookies and other means.
- Know whether their personal information (including data collected via cookies) is being sold or disclosed, and to whom.
- Opt out of the sale of their personal information.
- Request deletion of their personal information.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.
Please note that certain advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You may opt out of such use by using the opt-out tools listed above or by contacting us directly.
Other U.S. states may have similar privacy laws that apply. We will comply with applicable state privacy laws and respond to valid privacy requests in accordance with those laws.
9. Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 may have provided us with personal information through cookie-based tracking, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove such information.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update and modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. 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 our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified policy.
If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as by posting a prominent notice on our website.
11. 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:
Giordanos
- Company: Giordanos
- Website: giordanos.click
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all privacy and cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days.
Effective Date: This Cookie Policy is effective as of May 16, 2026. By using giordanos.click, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies as described herein.