Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 10, 2026

1. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy is intended to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use on our website, why we use them, and how you can control or manage them. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy rights in accordance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and online transparency.

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which are also available on our website. If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us using the contact 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 websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to collect information about how visitors use the site.

When you visit hotgiordanos.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it either temporarily (for the duration of your browser session) or permanently (until it expires or you delete it). Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your computer. They do not give us access to your device or any information about you beyond what you choose to share with us through your browser interactions.

2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are essential for certain website functions, such as keeping you logged in as you navigate between pages.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after your browser is closed and are activated every time you visit the website that created them. Persistent cookies have a set expiry date and are used to remember your preferences and settings between visits.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by our website (hotgiordanos.click) and can only be read by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external services and partners whose content appears on our website, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. These third parties can read these cookies when you visit other websites that also use their services.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website for the first time, a banner or notice may appear informing you about our use of cookies and asking for your consent to certain categories of cookies. Once you interact with our site, cookies begin to collect data about your browsing behavior, preferences, and session information.

This data is transmitted back to us (or to our third-party partners) via the HTTP protocol embedded in your browser communications. The data collected may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs, and other interaction data.

For our food ordering and restaurant services at Giordanos, cookies also help us remember your order preferences, delivery address, and menu favorites, making your experience smoother and more personalized on each visit.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on hotgiordanos.click:

4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, or placing an order. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as shopping carts, online ordering, and secure login — cannot be provided.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under applicable law, as they are strictly required for website operation.

4.2 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 understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors navigate through our site, and where errors might occur. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our 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. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or menu selections) and provide enhanced, personalized features. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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 and remember that you have visited a particular website. This information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. Under the CCPA/CPRA, sharing data through advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, and California residents have the right to opt out of such activities.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on hotgiordanos.click:

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 and track visits across sessions. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites. Helps manage the volume of requests to Google Analytics servers. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (AdSense) Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 Months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and maintain user identity across browsing sessions for statistical reporting purposes. Analytics 2 Years
session_id hotgiordanos.click Maintains your active session while browsing our website, keeping you logged in and preserving your shopping cart and order preferences. Essential Session
cart_token hotgiordanos.click Stores your cart contents and order information so items are not lost when you navigate between pages or temporarily leave the site. Essential 30 Days
user_prefs hotgiordanos.click Remembers your preferences such as your preferred delivery location, language settings, and menu customizations for a personalized experience. Functional 1 Year
cookie_consent hotgiordanos.click Stores your cookie consent preferences to ensure we do not ask for consent on every subsequent visit to our website. Essential 1 Year
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks conversions from Facebook Ads. 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 used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 Months
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, including preferred language, the number of search results shown, and whether to have Google's SafeSearch filter turned on. Functional / Advertising 6 Months

6. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use the following similar technologies on our website:

  • Web Beacons / Pixel Tags: Small invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether you have visited a page or opened an email. They are often used in conjunction with cookies.
  • Local Storage: Similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity, local storage allows our website to store data directly on your browser for improved performance and functionality.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab, used to maintain certain session-based preferences.
  • JavaScript Tags: Scripts embedded in our website that collect data about your interactions, device, and browsing behavior for analytics and personalization purposes.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings through the browser's settings menu. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when cookies are being set. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party services that use cookies on our website using the following tools:

Service Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
Google Ads Google Ads Settings Manage your Google ad personalization settings and opt out of interest-based advertising.
Facebook / Meta Ads Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based ads from Meta.
Network Advertising Initiative NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple participating companies through the NAI opt-out tool.
Digital Advertising Alliance DAA Opt-Out Tool Opt out of data-driven advertising from DAA participating companies.
Your Online Choices (EU/UK) Your Online Choices Manage behavioral advertising preferences for multiple advertising networks.

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage advertising preferences through your device's built-in settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to limit ad tracking.
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of ads personalization.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

The following table summarizes what may happen if you disable each category of cookies:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may not be able to complete online orders, log in to your account, or use the shopping cart. Core features of our food ordering service will be impaired or unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to monitor and improve our website's performance. Your visit will not be counted in our statistics, but your user experience should not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Personalization features will be disabled. Your preferences, such as your saved delivery address, menu favorites, and language settings, will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter this information each time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same advertisements more frequently, as the frequency capping feature will not function without these cookies.

9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific privacy rights related to cookies and the personal information they collect:

9.1 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 regarding their personal information, including data collected through cookies:

  • Right to Know: The right to know what personal information we collect about you, including information collected through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt Out: The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. The use of advertising/targeting cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA/CPRA. You may exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.2 or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: If any cookies collect sensitive personal information, you have the right to limit its use.

9.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Residents of other states with applicable privacy laws (including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others) may also have rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies on our website, including rights to access, delete, and opt out of certain processing activities. Please contact us at the details below to exercise any applicable rights.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, 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 use the cookie management options described in Section 7 to control tracking on our website.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by prominent notice on our website or by other means.

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

12. 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 using the following details:

Giordanos

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on July 10, 2026. It applies to all cookies and similar tracking technologies used on hotgiordanos.click in connection with the Giordanos food services and online ordering platform.