Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 28, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Giordano's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website giordanospizzas.digital and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, both of which are available on our website. If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.
We are committed to complying with applicable United States privacy and data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and other applicable federal and state regulations governing data collection and online tracking.
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 operators to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experiences, and to provide reporting information to site owners.
Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you are visiting and are delivered to your browser. Your browser stores cookies and sends them back to the server on subsequent visits. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.
There are several important distinctions in the types of cookies:
- First-party cookies — Set directly by our website (giordanospizzas.digital) and can only be read by us.
- Third-party cookies — Set by external services or partners (such as Google or Meta/Facebook) and may track your activity across multiple websites.
- Session cookies — Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — Cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
Similar technologies to cookies include web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects, and tracking scripts. We may also use these technologies in addition to cookies, and any reference to "cookies" in this policy also encompasses these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Giordano's Pizza uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Ensuring our website functions correctly and securely.
- Remembering your preferences and settings so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.
- Understanding how visitors interact with our website so we can improve our content, menu offerings, and online ordering experience.
- Delivering relevant advertising to you both on our website and on third-party platforms.
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Preventing fraudulent activity and improving the security of our platform.
- Enabling social media features and integrations.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for our website to function properly. Without them, certain features such as the online ordering system, shopping cart, and secure payment processing would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without affecting core website functionality.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information. This data allows us to measure website traffic, identify popular pages, and understand user behavior so we can improve our website's performance and user experience. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.
4.3 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 integrated. These cookies may remember your location, preferred language, or any customizations you have applied to your experience. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function correctly.
4.4 Advertising and 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 advertising networks with our permission and remember that you have visited a website. This information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers. We use Google Ads and may integrate with Meta (Facebook) Ads for this purpose.
5. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table
The following table provides specific details about the cookies deployed on giordanospizzas.digital:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Distinguishes individual sessions. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the number of requests made to Google's servers to prevent performance issues. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversion events and ad performance. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook/Meta to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertisements. Identifies browsers for analytics and advertising purposes. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last ad-click information (e.g., click IDs from Facebook Ads) to attribute conversions back to specific ad campaigns. | Advertising | 90 days |
PHPSESSID |
Giordano's Pizza (First-Party) | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining the shopping cart and online ordering process. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Giordano's Pizza (First-Party) | Stores a unique token associated with the user's current shopping cart to enable continuity during the ordering process. | Essential | Session |
user_prefs |
Giordano's Pizza (First-Party) | Stores user preferences such as selected delivery location, preferred branch, or previously viewed menu categories. | Functional | 30 days |
cookie_consent |
Giordano's Pizza (First-Party) | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure the cookie banner is not repeatedly displayed after a choice has been made. | Essential | 1 year |
__utmz |
Google Analytics (Legacy) | Collects data on where the user came from, what search engine was used, what link was clicked, and what search term was used. | Analytics | 6 months |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google's DoubleClick platform to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's advertisements. | Advertising | 1 year |
Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. Cookie details including names and durations are subject to change as we update our technology and third-party service providers. We will update this table as needed to reflect current practices.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to our own first-party cookies, we may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those respective third parties.
Key third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics — A web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) — We use Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing features. Google Ads places cookies on your device to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. For more information, visit Google's Advertising Policies.
- Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram Ads) — We may use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns run on Facebook and Instagram. The Meta Pixel collects data about your activity on our website and matches it with your Facebook profile. For more information, visit Meta's Cookie Policy.
- Payment Processors — Our payment processing partners may use cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud during the checkout process.
7. 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). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, 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 found in the footer of our website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most commonly used browsers:
7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies and tracking using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics.
- Google Ad Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at Google Ad Settings or opt out of interest-based advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Tool.
- Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at Facebook Ad Settings. You can also opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out Tool.
- General Opt-Out (US): Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. While we respect DNT signals where technically feasible, please note that not all third-party services honor DNT requests.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Below is a summary of what may happen if you choose to disable specific categories of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may not be able to place orders, use the shopping cart, or complete the checkout process. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect data on how you use our website. This means we cannot improve our services based on user behavior. There is no direct impact on your browsing experience. |
| Functional Cookies | You may lose personalized features such as saved preferences, remembered delivery addresses, or location-based content. You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Your browsing experience will not be personalized based on past behavior. Ads may be shown more frequently or be less tailored. |
9. Cookies and California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Certain types of cookies and tracking technologies may constitute the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law, even if no money changes hands.
Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you through cookies and similar technologies.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (including through third-party advertising cookies).
- Request deletion of personal information collected via cookies.
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below, or look for the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website homepage.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a notice on our website or by other means.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes have been posted will constitute 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 similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Giordano's Pizza
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: giordanospizzas.digital
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 28, 2026. It applies to all users of the website giordanospizzas.digital located within the United States and is governed by applicable US federal and state laws, including but not limited to the CCPA/CPRA and the FTC Act.