Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Papa Ginos. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website and how they affect your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use.

This policy applies to all users who visit our website at papa-ginos.click and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

We operate in the United States and comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable.

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 efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Papa Ginos) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views and email opens.
• Local Storage: A technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
• JavaScript Tags: Code snippets embedded in our website that enable various tracking and analytics functions.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a specific purpose and has a different impact on your browsing experience.

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain services or features on our website would not be available. Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are technically necessary for the operation of our website.

Essential cookies enable core functions such as:

• Security and fraud prevention
• Session management and user authentication
• Load balancing across servers
• Remembering items in your shopping cart or order
• Accessibility preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve our website's performance, content, and user experience. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool.

Analytics data we collect includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How users navigate through our website
• Geographic location (country/region level)
• Device type and browser information
• Referring websites and search terms

3.3 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies help us:

• Remember your language and regional preferences
• Save your login information for future visits
• Store your food preferences and past orders
• Enable social media sharing features
• Provide live chat functionality

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners.

Advertising cookies allow us and our partners to:

• Show you personalized advertisements based on your interests
• Track conversions from our advertising campaigns
• Limit ad frequency to avoid overexposure
• Measure the return on investment of our advertising
• Build audiences for remarketing campaigns

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their purpose, type, and duration.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience or support our operations. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5.1 Google Services

We use several Google services that place cookies on your device, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Google Maps. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Facebook/Meta

If you interact with our social media features or visit our website after clicking on a Facebook advertisement, Facebook may place cookies on your device. Facebook's data policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/.

5.3 Other Third-Party Services

We may also use other third-party services for purposes such as payment processing, customer support, and social media integration. Each of these services operates under their own privacy and cookie policies.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies that are strictly necessary for our website to function). You can manage your cookie preferences through several methods described below.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a website wants to place a cookie. Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website.

Here are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser settings, you can use specific opt-out tools provided by various advertising networks and analytics providers to prevent the collection and use of your data:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Facebook Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook ad settings and opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies at: https://optout.aboutads.info/
• Your Privacy Choices (US): Exercise your privacy rights under CCPA/CPRA through the DAA's tool at: https://www.privacyrights.info/

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

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

• iOS (Apple): Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android (Google): Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website and limit access to certain features and services.

The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:

8. Your Rights Under US Privacy Law

Depending on your state of residence within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies. We are committed to honoring these rights in compliance with applicable law.

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• Right to Know: The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, including through cookie-based advertising.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
• Right to Correct: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Limit Use: The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below.

8.2 Other State Privacy Rights

Residents of other states, including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Texas, may have similar privacy rights under their respective state laws. We strive to honor these rights for all US residents where applicable.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through 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 our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If the changes materially affect your rights or how we process your data, we may seek your renewed consent where required by applicable law.

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 committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.