Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to tastygiordanos.digital, the official website of Giordanos. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use to operate and improve our website. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains in detail what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all users who visit our website from anywhere in the United States and internationally. We encourage you to read this policy carefully. If you have questions, our contact details are listed 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. These files are created by the web server and stored in your browser. Every time you return to the same website, your browser sends these files back to the server, helping the website recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies serve many purposes. Some are essential for a website to function properly — for example, keeping you logged in as you navigate between pages. Others help website operators understand how visitors use their site, so they can improve the user experience. Still others are used to display relevant advertising based on your browsing interests.

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use related tracking technologies such as:

• Web beacons (pixel tags): Tiny invisible graphics embedded in web pages or emails that help track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Local storage: A browser feature that stores data on your device similarly to cookies but with a larger capacity.
• Session storage: Temporary data stored in your browser that is erased when you close your browser tab or window.
• Fingerprinting: A method that identifies your device based on unique characteristics such as browser type, screen resolution, and installed fonts.

For simplicity, we use the term "cookies" throughout this policy to refer to all of these tracking technologies collectively, unless otherwise specified.

3. How We Use Cookies

At Giordanos, we use cookies for a variety of legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

• Ensuring our website operates securely and efficiently for all visitors.
• Remembering your preferences, such as language settings, location, or items added to a cart.
• Analyzing how visitors interact with our website so we can improve performance, content, and navigation.
• Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Delivering relevant advertisements to you on our site and across other websites and platforms.
• Enabling social media features and integration with third-party platforms.
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity or security threats.

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, passwords, or government-issued identification numbers. Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the FTC Act as it applies to consumer data and online tracking practices.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on tastygiordanos.digital into four main types:

4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, the website cannot function correctly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent; however, you can still disable them through your browser settings (with the understanding that this may impair your ability to use the website).

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website:

• Maintain your session as you browse multiple pages.
• Enable secure log-in and authentication.
• Support load balancing across our servers.
• Remember items in your online order or reservation form.
• Protect the website from cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages they encounter. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous; it does not identify individual users. We use this data to improve how our website works and to enhance user experience.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform. Google Analytics sets several cookies to collect this information on our behalf. Details of these specific cookies are provided in the cookie table in Section 5.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or recently viewed menu items) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or using a live chat service.

The information collected by functional cookies may be anonymized. They cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with the website operator's permission.

We work with advertising partners including Google Ads and potentially Meta (Facebook) to serve targeted advertisements. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing activity both on our website and on other websites and apps.

We respect your right to opt out of interest-based advertising. Please see Section 7 for more information on how to exercise this right.

5. Specific Cookies Used on This Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on tastygiordanos.digital, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Please note: The cookies listed above are subject to change. We regularly review and update the cookies we use, and this table will be updated accordingly. Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set directly, certain third parties also place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties include:

• Google LLC: For analytics, advertising, and maps services. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram): For social media integration and advertising. Meta's data policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.
• Other advertising networks and analytics providers that we may engage from time to time.

We do not have control over the cookies placed by these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website. Giordanos is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

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 alert you when a new cookie is being set. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your browsing experience.

Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most commonly used 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: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

For mobile devices, please consult the support documentation for your specific device operating system (iOS, Android, etc.).

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services

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

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting information about your visits to websites.
• Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads by visiting https://adssettings.google.com.
• Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences by visiting https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI's opt-out tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising at https://optout.aboutads.info.
• Your Privacy Choices (US): If you are a California resident, you may also exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details.

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit tastygiordanos.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website. Please note that changes to your preferences may take a few moments to take effect, and you may need to refresh the page.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies on our website, doing so may have the following consequences:

• Essential Cookies Disabled: If you disable essential cookies, significant portions of our website may not function correctly. For example, you may not be able to complete online orders, make reservations, or maintain a session across pages. We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies.
• Analytics Cookies Disabled: Disabling analytics cookies means we will not be able to collect data about your use of our website. While this does not directly affect your browsing experience, it prevents us from improving our website based on real user behavior.
• Functional Cookies Disabled: Without functional cookies, the website may not remember your preferences (such as your preferred location or language), and you may need to re-enter this information each time you visit.
• Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads; the ads will simply be less relevant to you.

We aim to provide a fully functional experience even for users who choose to opt out of non-essential cookies. If you encounter any issues after changing your cookie settings, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. As of the date of this policy, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, we do not currently respond to browser DNT signals. However, you may still use the opt-out tools described in Section 7 to limit tracking.

We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices if an industry standard is established.

10. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through our website, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child may have interacted with our website and provided personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for any other legitimate business reason. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a banner on our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of tastygiordanos.digital after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is conducted in accordance with applicable United States laws and regulations, including:

• The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act): We adhere to FTC guidelines on consumer protection, unfair or deceptive acts, and online privacy practices.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Cookies that share data with third parties for advertising purposes may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information on exercising your California privacy rights.
• Other applicable state and federal laws: We remain committed to compliance with all applicable privacy and consumer protection laws in the jurisdictions where we operate.

13. 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:

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 14, 2026. It applies to the website tastygiordanos.digital operated by Giordanos in the United States.