Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Papa Ginos. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience on our website, papaginos-cafe.click. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Our practices are guided by applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us using the details 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 internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners and operators to make websites work more efficiently, to improve 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 when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do 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. Every time you make a subsequent request to our server, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows our website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (as specified in the cookie) or until you manually delete them.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent image files used to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Local Storage: A mechanism similar to cookies that allows websites to store data locally within your browser.
• Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when your browser session ends.
• JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that run in your browser and collect information about your interactions with our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a specific and important purpose, as described below.

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 accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and services you have asked for, such as adding items to an online cart or accessing secure areas of the website, cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are strictly necessary for delivering the services you request.

3.2 Analytics / 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 understand 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 website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects data such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on each page, and how you arrived at our site. This information is used to improve the content and functionality of our website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable a website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience, such as remembering your location, language settings, or previously viewed menu items.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website 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 sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We use Google Ads to display targeted advertisements. The Google Ads conversion tracking cookie helps us understand how effective our advertising campaigns are by tracking which ads lead to visits to our website and purchases of our products.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on papaginos-cafe.click, including their purpose, type, and duration.

Note: This table may not include every cookie used on our website. The cookies listed above represent the primary cookies used at the time of writing. As our website evolves, additional cookies may be added. We will update this table periodically to reflect any changes.

5. Why We Use Cookies

Papa Ginos uses cookies for a variety of important purposes, including:

• Website Functionality: To ensure our website operates correctly and efficiently, enabling features such as online ordering, menu browsing, and account management.
• Security: To protect our website and users from fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and cyber threats.
• Performance Monitoring: To analyze how visitors use our website so we can identify and fix technical issues, optimize page loading times, and improve overall user experience.
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings so that you have a more personalized experience each time you visit our website.
• Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements to you on our website and third-party platforms, and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Analytics: To gather aggregate data about website traffic and usage patterns, helping us make informed decisions about website improvements and business strategy.

6. Your Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect. These rights are governed by applicable federal and state laws.

6.1 California Residents (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), including:

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you through cookies and how it is used and shared.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information collected about you, 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 cookies.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
• Right to Correct: Under CPRA, you have the right to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy.

6.2 FTC Act Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Act, we are committed to fair and transparent data practices. We will not engage in unfair or deceptive practices related to our use of cookies and tracking technologies. Our disclosures about cookie use are designed to be clear, conspicuous, and accurate.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage and control cookies:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to accept only first-party cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. Below are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies or clear all cookies from this menu. Chrome Cookie Settings
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can manage cookie permissions and clear existing cookies. Firefox Cookie Settings
• Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. You can block all cookies or manage website data individually. Safari Cookie Settings
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored. You can block third-party cookies or manage site-specific permissions. Edge Cookie Settings
• Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies. Opera Cookie Settings

7.2 Mobile Device Settings

If you are using a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device's browser settings, similar to the desktop browser settings described above. You can also reset your mobile advertising ID through your device settings:

• iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
• Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Reset advertising ID or opt out of personalized advertising.

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can use the following tools to opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits. You can also manage your Google ad settings at Google Ad Settings.
• Google Ads: Opt out of personalized Google advertising at Google Ad Personalization Settings.
• Facebook / Meta: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences. You can also opt out of off-Facebook activity tracking through your Facebook account settings.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI opt-out tool at NAI Opt-Out to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA opt-out tool at DAA Opt-Out to opt out of interest-based advertising.
• Your Online Choices: Visit Your Online Choices to manage your preferences for interest-based advertising across multiple advertisers.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and user experience of our website. The following describes the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

8.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie settings as they are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. If you disable these cookies through your browser settings, you may experience the following issues:

• Inability to log in to your account or maintain your session
• Loss of items added to your online order cart
• Reduced security protection on the website
• Website features may not function as intended
• You may be required to re-enter your preferences each time you visit

8.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will lose the ability to track and analyze website traffic and user behavior. This means:

• We will be unable to measure the performance of our website effectively
• We may be slower to identify and fix technical issues
• We will have less data to inform decisions about website improvements
• Your overall browsing experience on our website will not be directly affected

8.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in a less personalized browsing experience, including:

• Loss of saved preferences such as language settings and location
• Your previously selected menu items or favorites may not be remembered
• You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website
• Some enhanced features and personalized content may not be available

8.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising cookies, the following changes will occur:

• You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests
• We will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• You may see more generic advertisements that are not tailored to your preferences
• Third-party advertising partners will have less data about your browsing behavior

9. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website, papaginos-cafe.click, 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 that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 through cookies, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided below, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party cookies used on our website may result in your data being transferred to and processed in countries outside the United States. In particular, data collected by Google Analytics and Google Ads may be transferred to and stored on servers in other countries. We have taken appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable U.S. laws and that your data is protected to an adequate standard.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, changes in the law, or updates to our website. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page and, where appropriate, notify you through our website or by email.

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

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.