Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Papa Ginos. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your visits to our website, papaginos.rest. This Cookie Policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or disable them.

This policy applies to all users of our website located in the United States and is intended to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state 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 unfair or deceptive acts and practices in commerce.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us at any time using the contact information provided at the end of this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to 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 third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

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 this cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences or activities.

Cookies can store a variety of information, including your preferences, login details, items in your shopping cart, and information about how you use our website. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually (persistent cookies).

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and similar activities.
  • Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally in your browser beyond the standard cookie lifetime.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when your browsing session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Pieces of code that collect data about your interactions with our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website for various purposes. Below is an explanation of each category:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies because they are fundamental to how our website operates. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as placing an online order — cannot be provided.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your language preference, your location, your preferred restaurant location, or your login credentials. These cookies enhance your experience by personalizing certain features but are not strictly necessary for the website to function.

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, and any error messages they encounter. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It helps us understand how our website is performing and how we can improve it. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics provider.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging for you. They track your browsing habits and help us understand the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission and may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on papaginos.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

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 sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits data collection on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Measures ad conversion. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
session_id Papa Ginos Maintains your session state as you navigate through our website. Keeps you logged in during a single browsing session. Essential Session
cart_token Papa Ginos Used to identify and maintain the contents of your shopping cart while you browse and place orders on our website. Essential Session / 7 days
user_preferences Papa Ginos Stores your preferences such as your preferred restaurant location, language settings, and dietary filters so they are remembered on future visits. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Papa Ginos Records your cookie consent preferences to ensure we do not ask for consent on every visit and respect your choices. Essential 1 year
_csrf_token Papa Ginos Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Protects forms on our website from unauthorized submissions. Essential Session
locale Papa Ginos Stores your language and region preferences to deliver content in the appropriate format. Functional 1 year
_dc_gtm_UA-* Google Tag Manager Used by Google Tag Manager to load other scripts and code onto the page. Controls the loading speed of analytics scripts. Analytics 1 minute
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads to measure the efficacy of an ad and present targeted ads. Advertising 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We work with several third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device through our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies that govern how they use the data collected. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

5.1 Google Services

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources. This data is processed by Google on servers that may be located in the United States or other countries. Google's data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy.

We also use Google Ads to serve targeted advertising. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

5.2 Facebook (Meta) Pixel

We may use the Facebook Pixel, a web analytics tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The Facebook Pixel places cookies on your device that allow Facebook to link your activities on our website to your Facebook profile (if you are logged in). Facebook's data practices are governed by the Meta Privacy Policy.

5.3 Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to manage and deploy marketing tags (including JavaScript code snippets and tracking pixels) on our website without modifying the website code directly. Google Tag Manager itself does not set cookies but may load scripts that do.

6. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies.

6.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

Cookies that collect personal information may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal data under the CCPA/CPRA. You may exercise your right to opt out by using the tools described in Section 7 of this policy or by contacting us directly.

6.2 Other State Privacy Laws

Residents of other states including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and others may also have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies. We are committed to honoring these rights to the extent required by applicable law. Please contact us to exercise your rights.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used when you visit our website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," "Privacy," or "Tools" menu of your browser. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:

To manage cookies on mobile devices, refer to the settings options in your device's operating system or the specific browser you use on your mobile device.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many third-party advertising networks by using the following tools:

7.3 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 change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website. Please note that your preferences are stored using a cookie, so if you delete all cookies, you will need to set your preferences again on your next visit.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders, log in to your account, or use core features of the site. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as preferred restaurant location, language, and saved settings) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data on how you use our website. This means we will have less information available to improve our website and services. Your browsing experience will not be directly impacted.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Additionally, we will have less ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, which may affect the relevance of promotions and offers we present.

9. Data Retention

The personal data collected through cookies is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law. The specific retention period for each cookie is indicated in the cookie table in Section 4. When the retention period expires, the data collected through those cookies is deleted or anonymized.

If you delete cookies from your browser before the specified expiration date, the associated data stored on our servers may be retained until the end of the applicable retention period unless you request deletion as described in Section 6.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes 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 material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may also provide more prominent notice, such as displaying a banner on our website or sending you a notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please contact us using the following information:

Papa Ginos

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and in accordance with applicable law. For California residents wishing to exercise rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please include "California Privacy Request" in the subject line of your email.