Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 3, 2026 | Last Updated: July 3, 2026

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

1. 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, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

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 your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").

1.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit newgiordanos.click, your browser receives one or more cookies from our server or from third-party services embedded on our site. Each time you request a page from our website, your browser sends these cookies back along with your request. This process allows us to identify your device, remember your settings and preferences, track your browsing activity for analytics purposes, and serve you with relevant advertising.

Cookies can be classified in several ways, including by their duration (session cookies vs. persistent cookies) and by who places them (first-party vs. third-party cookies):

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Giordanos when you visit our website.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services and partners that provide features on our website, such as analytics tools or advertising networks.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for a number of important reasons:

To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
To remember your preferences and personalize your experience
To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns
To provide you with relevant advertisements based on your interests
To facilitate social media sharing and interaction
To comply with applicable legal obligations under United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on newgiordanos.click into four main types:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, or placing an online food order. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Essential cookies do not require your consent under most regulatory frameworks because they are strictly necessary for the legitimate operation of our website. However, you can block them in your browser settings, though this may prevent parts of the site from working properly.

3.2 Analytics / 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 to know which pages are the most and least popular and to see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to collect data about how users interact with our website. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our online food ordering experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user sessions and collect data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and the source of traffic.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make, such as your preferred location, language settings, previously viewed menu items, or saved order preferences.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your experience on our website may be less personalized.

3.4 Advertising / 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by our advertising partners (such as Google Ads and Meta/Facebook) and work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites and build a profile of your interests. If you do not allow these cookies, you may still see advertisements, but they will be less targeted and relevant to you.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on newgiordanos.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

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 within a single day.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic websites.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads.	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
`fr`	Facebook / Meta	Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a unique browser and user ID.	Advertising	3 months
`PHPSESSID`	Giordanos (newgiordanos.click)	Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your cart and login session during your visit.	Essential	Session
`cookieconsent_status`	Giordanos (newgiordanos.click)	Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure we respect your choices on subsequent visits.	Essential	1 year
`user_location`	Giordanos (newgiordanos.click)	Remembers the user's preferred delivery location or nearest restaurant to provide a personalized ordering experience.	Functional	30 days
`cart_items`	Giordanos (newgiordanos.click)	Saves your current food order cart items so they are not lost if you navigate away from the ordering page.	Functional	Session
`preferred_menu`	Giordanos (newgiordanos.click)	Remembers your menu browsing preferences such as dietary filters (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free) applied during your last visit.	Functional	30 days
`_gac_UA-XXXXXXX`	Google Ads / Analytics	Contains campaign-related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, this cookie will be read by the Ads conversion tags.	Advertising	90 days

This table is updated regularly. The cookies listed may change as we update our website and services. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party services that may also set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, over which we have no control. We recommend you review the privacy policies of these third-party services:

Google Analytics & Google Ads: Google LLC provides us with analytics and advertising services. For more information about how Google uses your data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Meta (Facebook): Meta Platforms, Inc. provides us with advertising and social sharing features. For more information, visit Meta's Privacy Policy.
Payment Processors: If you make a purchase through our website, payment processors may set cookies to ensure the security and integrity of your transaction.

6. How to Manage and Disable 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 exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and certain features such as the online ordering system, saved carts, and location preferences may not function correctly.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising

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

Service	Opt-Out Tool
Google Analytics	Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
Google Ads / Personalized Advertising	Google Ad Settings
Facebook / Meta Ads	Facebook Ad Preferences
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)	DAA WebChoices Opt-Out
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)	NAI Opt-Out Tool

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can limit ad tracking through your device's settings:

iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

We want to be transparent about what may happen if you choose to disable or restrict cookies on our website. The impact varies depending on which types of cookies you disable:

Cookie Type	Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies	The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online food orders, log in to your account, or use the shopping cart. Core functionality will be significantly impaired.
Analytics Cookies	We will not be able to track your visit for statistical purposes. This will not affect your user experience, but it will limit our ability to understand how our website is being used and make improvements accordingly.
Functional Cookies	Your preferences such as saved delivery address, menu filters, and personalized recommendations will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit the site.
Advertising Cookies	You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see ads that are less relevant to you. This will not affect your ability to use the website or place orders.

8. Cookies and United States Privacy Law

We are committed to complying with all applicable privacy laws in the United States. Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you certain rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies. These rights include:

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal data is being collected about you, including data collected through cookies.
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal data collected about you via cookies.
Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. If we share cookie-based data with advertising partners, this may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA. You can exercise this right by contacting us or using the opt-out tools listed above.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

8.2 Other U.S. States

Various other U.S. states have enacted or are in the process of enacting consumer privacy laws that may grant you similar rights. We are committed to honoring applicable rights for residents of states including, but not limited to, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and Montana. Please contact us using the details below if you wish to exercise any applicable privacy rights.

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include 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. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 of this policy to control tracking on our website.

10. Updates 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 material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of newgiordanos.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

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 using the details below:

Giordanos

Website: newgiordanos.click
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Please refer to our website for current contact details.
Address: United States

Please Note: For requests related to your privacy rights under the CCPA/CPRA or other applicable U.S. state privacy laws, please clearly indicate the nature of your request in your communication. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on July 3, 2026, and is effective as of that date.