Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Giordanos. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website, giordanospizza.click. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy applies to all users who visit or interact with our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern how we collect, process, and protect your personal information.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, 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 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, where they are stored. When you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and remember your preferences or activity.

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 Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website at giordanospizza.click, here is what happens step by step:

1. Your browser sends a request to our web server to load the page.
2. Our server responds and may include instructions to set one or more cookies in your browser.
3. Your browser stores these cookies locally on your device.
4. On subsequent visits, your browser automatically includes the relevant cookies in its requests to our server.
5. Our server reads these cookies to recognize you and tailor your experience accordingly.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate across pages on our website, for example, remembering items in your shopping cart.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences and settings when you return to our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on giordanospizza.click. Below is a description of each category and why we use them.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, accessibility, and basic navigation. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, such as online ordering or account login, cannot be provided.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they do not require your consent under applicable laws. However, you can disable them through your browser settings, though this will significantly impact the functionality of our website.

Examples of what these cookies do include:

• Keeping you logged into your account as you browse our menu.
• Maintaining the contents of your online food order cart.
• Ensuring secure transmission of data during checkout.
• Load balancing to ensure consistent website performance.

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. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses cookies to help our website analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website is generally transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

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, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies on our website are used for purposes such as:

• Remembering your preferred language settings.
• Remembering your location for delivery purposes.
• Storing your preferred pizza customizations or dietary preferences.
• Enabling chat support functionality.
• Remembering if you have previously seen certain pop-up notifications or promotions.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They also perform functions like preventing the same advertisement from continuously reappearing, ensuring that advertisements are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests. These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners.

We work with advertising platforms including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) to promote our food offerings and special deals to relevant audiences. These partners may use their own cookies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Please note that these advertising cookies do not directly store personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. 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 giordanospizza.click, including their purpose, type, and duration.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, certain third-party services we use also place cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not have direct control over the information collected by these third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their cookie practices.

5.1 Google Services

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads to understand website traffic and run advertising campaigns. Google's use of data collected from our website is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our website at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

5.2 Meta (Facebook) Services

We may use the Meta Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken an action on our website. Meta's use of data is governed by Meta's Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage cookie settings:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. The methods for managing cookies vary by browser. Please refer to your specific browser's help documentation for instructions:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics.
• Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google Ads personalization settings at Google Ad Settings.
• Meta (Facebook) Ads: Manage your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Preferences page, or opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook at Facebook Help Center.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info/ to manage preferences for participating companies.

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you are using a mobile device, you can manage tracking preferences through your device's operating system settings:

• iOS (iPhone/iPad): 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

While you are free to manage or disable cookies on our website, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience and our ability to provide you with our full range of services. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

8. Your Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data and cookies. We are committed to complying with all applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws.

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Advertising and analytics cookies may involve the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. You have the right to:

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
• Know what personal information is being collected about you.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information through cookies, you may use the browser and third-party opt-out tools described in Section 6 of this policy, or contact us directly using the information provided in Section 10 below.

8.2 Other State Privacy Laws

Residents of other states, including but not limited to Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA), may also have rights regarding their personal data processed through cookies. We are committed to honoring these rights. Please contact us for more information about how to exercise your rights under your state's applicable privacy law.

8.3 FTC Act Compliance

Our use of cookies and online tracking technologies is conducted in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and the FTC's guidelines on online privacy and advertising. We are committed to using cookies in a fair and transparent manner and do not use deceptive practices in connection with our data collection activities.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Where changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice, such as a banner notification on our website, or contact you directly via email if we have your contact information on file.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified policy.

10. 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. We are happy to provide further information or assistance.