Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Papa Ginos ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy describes how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at food-papaginos.rest (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [email protected].

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which are also available on our Website. By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device ("Device") when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and help improve the user experience.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you are visiting and are delivered to your browser. Your browser stores these files and sends them back to the website every time you make a subsequent visit. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login details, or items added to a shopping cart.

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.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit our Website, a small file containing a unique identifier (a string of letters and numbers) is placed on your device. This file is stored in your browser's dedicated cookie storage folder. On each subsequent visit to our Website, your browser sends this file back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device.

Cookies can be categorized by their lifespan:

• 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, for example, keeping you logged in as you move between pages.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (the duration is defined in the cookie itself) or until you delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs"), local storage, and scripts, which function similarly to cookies and are used to track your activity on our Website.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our Website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for our Website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our Website cannot function, and they cannot be disabled. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples include cookies that allow you to log into secure areas of our Website, use a shopping cart, or make use of e-billing services.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages from web pages. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous — it does not directly identify individual users. We use this information to improve how our Website works.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how users engage with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data including your IP address (anonymized), browser type, the pages you visit, and the duration of your visit. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, the region you are in, or your username) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. 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 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 an advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads and may use cookies set by Meta (Facebook) and other advertising partners. These third-party cookies may track your browsing across multiple websites.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

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

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we allow certain third-party services to place cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control the use of cookies by third parties, and their use is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

Key third-party services we use include:

• Google LLC — For analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads, DoubleClick). Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram) — For advertising and social sharing functionality. Meta's cookie policy is available at 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 (with the exception of strictly necessary cookies, which are required for our Website to function). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

7.1 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.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to accept only certain types, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. The methods for managing cookies vary by browser. Please refer to the support documentation for your specific browser:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

Please be aware that if you block cookies through your browser settings, some features of our Website may not function as intended.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the tools provided by those third parties:

• 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 manage or opt out of personalized advertising by Google at: https://adssettings.google.com
• Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: You can adjust your ad preferences on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: You can opt out of behavioral advertising from participating companies at: https://optout.aboutads.info
• Your Online Choices (for European users): https://www.youronlinechoices.com

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, please be aware that this may impact your experience on our Website. Below is a summary of how disabling different cookie categories may affect your use of our Website:

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals because there is no universally agreed-upon standard for what "tracking" means in this context. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 7.3 above to limit tracking by specific third parties.

10. California Privacy Rights (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). Some of the cookies we use — particularly advertising cookies — may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law.

You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise this right, you may:

• Use the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.3 of this policy;
• Adjust your preferences through our cookie consent tool; or
• Contact us directly at [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Rights — Cookie Opt-Out."

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information through our Website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that 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 the cookies and tracking technologies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a 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 Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to abide by and be bound by the updated policy.

13. 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 using the details below:

We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 30 days from the date we receive your request.