Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how Papa Ginos ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on papaginos.click. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Papa Ginos. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website located at papaginos.click. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, and the choices you have regarding their use.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy.

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

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 browsing experience, and to provide certain reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored for a specified period of time. Each time you return to the website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, which recognizes your device and can use this information to remember your preferences or track your activity.

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 (e.g., interactive content, analytics, and advertising).

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie is stored on your device. The next time you visit, our server reads the cookie and recognizes your device. This allows the website to remember your settings, preferences, and actions across pages and sessions. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but the personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Local Storage: A web storage technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity and no expiration date.
Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but the data is only retained for the duration of your browser session and is deleted when you close the browser.
Fingerprinting: A method of collecting information about your device's hardware and software configuration to create a unique identifier for your device.

For the purposes of this policy, we will refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may not be able to disable these cookies in our systems, but you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, though some parts of the website may not work as a result.

Essential cookies are used to:

Maintain your session while you browse our website
Remember items you have added to your shopping cart or order
Ensure the security of your account and transactions
Enable you to log in and maintain your authenticated session
Load balance traffic across our servers to ensure the website remains available

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us 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.

We use analytics cookies to:

Understand how visitors interact with our website
Identify pages with high and low traffic
Track where website visitors come from
Analyze user behavior to improve website performance
Detect and diagnose technical errors or problems

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the 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.

Functional cookies are used to:

Remember your language and region preferences
Remember your location for delivery purposes
Remember your previously viewed menu items or orders
Enable social media sharing features
Display embedded content such as maps and videos

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They perform functions like preventing the same ad from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.

Advertising cookies are used to:

Deliver targeted advertisements relevant to your interests
Track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement
Measure clicks, conversions, and other advertising metrics
Build audience profiles for remarketing purposes

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on papaginos.click:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_session_id`	Papa Ginos	Maintains your current browsing session and shopping cart contents	Essential	Session
`_csrf_token`	Papa Ginos	Security cookie that helps prevent cross-site request forgery attacks	Essential	Session
`user_preferences`	Papa Ginos	Stores your website preferences such as language, location, and display settings	Functional	1 Year
`cart_items`	Papa Ginos	Remembers items added to your food order cart between sessions	Functional	30 Days
`delivery_location`	Papa Ginos	Remembers your previously entered delivery address for faster ordering	Functional	90 Days
`cookie_consent`	Papa Ginos	Records your cookie consent preferences	Essential	1 Year
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users.	Analytics	2 Years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users for a single day.	Analytics	24 Hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites	Analytics	1 Minute
`_gat_gtag_UA`	Google Analytics	Used to throttle the request rate for Google Tag Manager	Analytics	1 Minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Measures ad conversion rates.	Advertising	90 Days
`_fbp`	Facebook (Meta)	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers	Advertising	90 Days
`_fbc`	Facebook (Meta)	Stores last visit on the website. Used by Facebook for advertising and analytics purposes	Advertising	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`	Google	Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information such as preferred language, search results, and Google Maps settings	Functional	6 Months
`__utmz`	Google Analytics	Collects data on where the user came from, what search engine was used, what link was clicked, and what search term was used	Analytics	6 Months
`fr`	Facebook (Meta)	Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a unique browser and user ID	Advertising	3 Months

Please Note: The specific cookies in use on our website may change from time to time as we update our services and technology. We will endeavor to keep this table up to date, but there may be a slight delay between the introduction of new cookies and the update of this table.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website. These third parties include:

5.1 Google Services

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google Analytics Cookie Usage.

We also use Google Ads and Google DoubleClick to serve targeted advertisements. These services use cookies to track conversions and serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.

5.2 Facebook (Meta) Advertising

We use Facebook Pixel, a tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some action on our website.

5.3 Other Third-Party Services

Our website may also include plugins and tools from other third-party services, including social media platforms, payment processors, and customer support tools, which may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and are not responsible for the content of those cookies. Please check the relevant third party's website for more information about their cookies.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie 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 in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most common web browsers:

Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
Apple Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge
Opera: Manage cookies in Opera

For mobile browsers, please consult your device's user manual or support website for instructions on how to manage cookies.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

Service	Opt-Out Link	What It Does
Google Analytics	Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on	Prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits
Google Ads Personalization	Google Ads Settings	Manage or opt out of personalized Google advertising
Facebook / Meta Ads	Facebook Ad Preferences	Manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based ads
Network Advertising Initiative	NAI Opt-Out Tool	Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies
Digital Advertising Alliance	DAA WebChoices Tool	Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies
Your Online Choices (US)	YourOnlineChoices.com	Manage behavioral advertising preferences across multiple platforms

7. 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 performance of our website. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling different categories of cookies:

7.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

High Impact: Disabling essential cookies will significantly impair the functionality of our website. You may not be able to place orders, log into your account, use the shopping cart, or access secure sections of the website. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.

7.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

Low Impact on Your Experience: Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website, but it will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our site, which may impact our ability to improve the user experience over time.

7.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

Moderate Impact: Disabling functional cookies means that you will need to re-enter your preferences (such as delivery address, language settings, and menu preferences) each time you visit our website. The website will still function, but it will be less personalized to your needs.

7.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

Low Impact on Core Functionality: Disabling advertising cookies will not affect your ability to use the website. However, you may still see advertisements — they will simply be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will stop seeing ads entirely.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals in a uniform way, as there is no established industry standard for handling these signals.

However, we honor your explicit cookie preferences as expressed through our cookie consent tool and the browser-based opt-out mechanisms described in this policy. We encourage you to use the opt-out tools listed above if you wish to limit tracking.

9. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information 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 know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, including data collected via cookies.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or 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: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
Right to Correct: You have the right to correct inaccurate personal information that we hold about you.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. Under the FTC Act, we are also committed to fair information practices and transparent disclosure about our data collection activities.

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 you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us through our website, please contact us immediately using the details below so we can take appropriate action.

11. Updates 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 changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by sending you a notification to the email address associated with your account.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of those changes and your consent to the updated cookie practices described therein.

12. 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 using the following details:

Papa Ginos — Contact Information

Company	Papa Ginos
Email Address	[email protected]
Website	papaginos.click

We will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe. Please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email so we can direct your request to the appropriate team member.

Effective Date: This Cookie Policy is effective as of May 20, 2026. By using the website papaginos.click, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to its terms.