Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Papa Ginos ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at papaginos-meal.click and explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
Papa Ginos is committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines regarding consumer privacy and online tracking practices.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us at any time using the contact information 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 device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to deliver information to the website owner.
Cookies are created when your browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser, which then creates a text file. Every time the user goes back to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website's server. There are also other technologies similar to cookies, such as:
- Web Beacons: Tiny graphic image files (also called "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") embedded in web pages or emails that help track user behavior.
- Local Storage: A form of web storage that allows websites to store data locally within your browser with no expiration date.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but the stored data is deleted when your browser session ends.
- Pixel Tags: Small code fragments embedded in websites to track visits and conversions from advertising campaigns.
Cookies serve many purposes. Some are essential for the proper functioning of the website, while others help us improve your experience, understand how visitors interact with our site, and deliver relevant advertising. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us directly) or "third-party" (set by external services we use).
3. How Cookies Work
When you visit papaginos-meal.click, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or activities.
Cookies can be categorized based on their lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are not stored permanently on your device and are used to maintain your session while you browse.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you delete them) and are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are required for the operation of our website. Without them, our website cannot function properly. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas, use shopping carts, and make use of online ordering features on our food service platform. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your ability to use our website.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and whether they receive error messages from certain pages. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify you personally. We use this information to improve how our website works and to understand user behavior. Examples include Google Analytics cookies.
4.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, location, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, we may remember your food preferences or your last order to speed up future visits. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
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 advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. These cookies may be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on papaginos-meal.click:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is 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 rate and limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. | 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. Tracks conversions from Facebook ads. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
Papa Ginos | Maintains your active session while you browse and order on our website. Essential for shopping cart and checkout functionality. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Papa Ginos | Stores your shopping cart contents so items are not lost when you navigate between pages. | Essential | 7 days |
user_preferences |
Papa Ginos | Remembers your site preferences, such as language settings, dietary preferences, and display options. | Functional | 1 year |
csrf_token |
Papa Ginos | Security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Required for form submissions and secure transactions. | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
Papa Ginos | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so we do not display the consent notice on every page visit. | Essential | 1 year |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Stores and counts page views for enhanced measurement. | Analytics | 2 years |
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. | Advertising | 1 year |
NID |
Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. Used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 6 months |
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and to deliver advertisements on and through our website. These third parties include:
6.1 Google
We use Google Analytics to collect aggregated data about how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user behavior and compile statistical reports. Google may also use this data for its own advertising services. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
6.2 Facebook / Meta
We use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on our website. For more information about Facebook's cookie practices, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
For mobile devices, please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions for managing cookies and privacy settings.
7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising
You can opt out of specific analytics and advertising cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for additional opt-outs): https://youronlinechoices.com
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience on our website. The specific impacts are outlined below:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may not be able to use core features such as the online ordering system, shopping cart, secure login, or checkout process. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track your visit or understand how you use our site. This will not affect your experience directly, but it reduces our ability to improve the website based on user behavior. |
| Functional Cookies | The website will not be able to remember your preferences (such as food preferences or language settings). You may need to re-enter information each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads — only that they will be less personalized. |
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information collected through cookies. These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising and analytics cookies. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information below or use the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.2.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be 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 DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 7 to control how your information is collected and used.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 through the use of cookies, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by other means as appropriate.
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:
- Business Name: Papa Ginos
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: papaginos-meal.click
This Cookie Policy is effective as of May 30, 2026 and applies to all users of the papaginos-meal.click website located in the United States. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.