Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Papa Ginos. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and your rights to control our use of cookies when you visit papaginosdining.click.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and describe how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
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 their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better and more personalized user experience, and to gather reporting information about website usage patterns.
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.
Cookies may also be referred to as web beacons, pixel tags, tracking pixels, or local storage objects. Although these technologies are slightly different, they serve similar purposes and are generally referred to collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.
3. How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit papaginosdining.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser then stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, which allows our website to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies can be categorized based on their lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and exist only for the duration of your browser session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.
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 essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and user account access. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, such as shopping carts or secure login areas, cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing purposes or to remember where you have been on the internet.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the delivery of our website and online services, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, but doing so may prevent certain parts of the website from working properly.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website usage by means of cookies. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, the region you are in, or your preferred currency) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, functional cookies may allow us to remember your saved menu selections or your preferred ordering method. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They perform functions like preventing the same advertisement from continuously reappearing, ensuring that advertisements are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests. These cookies may be placed on our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
We use Google Ads (formerly known as Google AdWords) to advertise our food and dining services online. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and to help us understand which of our marketing campaigns are most effective.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on papaginosdining.click:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is 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 that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single session. | Analytics | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites by Google Analytics. | Analytics | 1 Minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversion events and advertising campaign performance. | Advertising | 3 Months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state and distinguish users in Google Analytics 4 properties. | Analytics | 2 Years |
cookieconsent_status |
Papa Ginos (First-Party) | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the cookie banner is not shown on every page visit. | Essential | 1 Year |
session_id |
Papa Ginos (First-Party) | Maintains your session state across page requests, including items in your cart and your login status. | Essential | Session |
PHPSESSID |
Papa Ginos (First-Party) | Preserves user session state across page requests on the server side. | Essential | Session |
user_preferences |
Papa Ginos (First-Party) | Stores your website preferences such as language selection, preferred location, and display settings. | Functional | 6 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 |
fr |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to provide a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | Advertising | 3 Months |
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 advertisements, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an advertisement. | Advertising | 1 Year |
NID |
Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 6 Months |
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
In the United States, our use of cookies is governed primarily by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires businesses to engage in fair and transparent data practices. For users located in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide additional rights regarding the use of personal information collected through cookies, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
We rely on the following legal bases for setting cookies:
- Consent: For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions in Section 7 of this policy.
- Legitimate Interests: For strictly necessary cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website. These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to the delivery of our services.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit papaginosdining.click, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available at the bottom of our website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when websites try to set or access cookies. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.
Instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. More information
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. More information
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. More information
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. More information
- Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data. More information
7.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you use a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your device settings. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security. On Android devices, go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
8. Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies
In addition to browser-level controls, you can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:
8.1 Google Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Settings: You can control the ads you see from Google by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
- Google Privacy Controls: Manage all of your Google privacy settings at: https://myaccount.google.com/privacy
8.2 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out Tools
- Facebook Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
- Meta Privacy Center: Learn more about how Meta uses your data at: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/center/
8.3 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt out of targeted advertising at: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Your Online Choices (for EU users visiting our site): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
9. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or reject certain types of cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. Below is a summary of what may be affected:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functionality will be severely impacted. You may not be able to log in, use the shopping cart, place orders, or access secure areas of the website. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track how you use our website or identify which pages and features are most useful. This means we may be less able to improve our website and tailor it to your needs. Your user experience will not be immediately affected. |
| Functional Cookies | The website will not be able to remember your preferences. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, such as your preferred language, location, or saved menu items. |
| 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 the ads will be less personalized and may be less relevant to you. |
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in this policy to limit the tracking of your online activities on our website.
11. Children's Privacy and Cookies
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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information through the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies on our website under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). 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.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information collected about you through cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: If we sell or share your personal information collected through cookies with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising, you have the right to opt out.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use of sensitive personal information to what is necessary to provide our services.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 14 of this policy.
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last revised. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification (if we have your contact information).
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.
14. 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:
Papa Ginos
- Website: papaginosdining.click
- Email: [email protected]