Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 21, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Piada's Cookie Policy. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website. This policy provides detailed information about how and when we use cookies on piadacafe.click.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding consumer protection and fair business practices.

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 their websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Piada) 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 Cookies Work

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded onto your device. The next time you visit our site from the same device, our server checks whether you have one of our cookies. If you do, we can use information stored in that cookie to help customize your experience on our site. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.2 Other Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): These are tiny graphics files that contain a unique identifier, enabling us to recognize when someone has visited our website or opened an email that we have sent them.
  • Local Storage: Similar to cookies, local storage allows websites to store information locally on your browser. Unlike cookies, this data is not automatically sent to the server with every request.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser tab or window.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that track user behavior and interactions on our website.

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 website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to help improve how our website performs and to understand user behavior. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, 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.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as 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. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to website functionality provided by the other organizations.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides details about the specific cookies we use on our website, their purpose, type, and duration:

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 track sessions across our website. 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. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to manage server load. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and associates user behavior with ad interactions. Advertising 3 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data including number of visits, pages visited, and time spent on the website. Analytics 2 years
cookieconsent_status Piada (piadacafe.click) Stores the user's cookie consent preference to avoid displaying the consent banner on every visit. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Piada (piadacafe.click) Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for website functionality such as shopping cart and user login. Essential Session
csrftoken Piada (piadacafe.click) Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying the authenticity of requests made to our server. Essential / Security 1 year
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers and to track visitors across websites. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads shown to users. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination. Advertising 3 months
language Piada (piadacafe.click) Remembers the user's preferred language setting to provide a consistent browsing experience. Functional 1 year
viewed_cookie_policy Piada (piadacafe.click) Tracks whether the user has acknowledged the cookie policy notice. Essential 1 year

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the CCPA/CPRA for California residents, our legal basis for using different categories of cookies is as follows:

  • Essential Cookies: These are used based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website. No consent is required as these are strictly necessary.
  • Analytics Cookies: These are used with your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools described below.
  • Functional Cookies: These are used based on your consent and our legitimate interest in providing you with a personalized experience.
  • Advertising Cookies: These are used with your consent. You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data collected through advertising cookies under the CCPA/CPRA.

For California residents specifically, the CCPA/CPRA grants you the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. Data collected through advertising and analytics cookies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. Please see Section 7 for how to exercise these rights.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies placed on your device. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Please be aware that if you use different devices to access our website (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet), you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to reflect your cookie preferences.

6.2 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device settings:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security and adjust the cookie settings.
  • Android: Open your browser app, go to Settings > Privacy and adjust cookie preferences.

7. Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking services:

7.1 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

You can also adjust your Google Ads settings to control personalized advertising:

Google Ads Settings

7.2 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To opt out of Facebook's interest-based advertising, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences:

Facebook Ad Preferences

7.3 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

You can also use industry-wide opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies from multiple companies at once:

7.4 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. While we respect your privacy choices, our website may not fully respond to all DNT signals at this time. We encourage you to use the specific opt-out tools listed above for more reliable control.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website. Here is what you may experience if you choose to disable different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to access certain areas or features, including secure sections of the site, shopping cart functionality, and account login. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track your visit to our website and gather aggregated data about site usage. This means we will have less information to improve the website experience. Your browsing experience should not be significantly affected.
Functional Cookies The website will not remember your preferences (such as language settings). You may need to reset your preferences each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests and preferences. You may see the same ad more frequently, and the ads you see may be less relevant to you.

9. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through the use of cookies, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies 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, the sources of that information, and how it is used.
  • 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. Data collected through advertising and analytics cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA/CPRA. You may exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we have collected about you.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for any other reason we deem necessary. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after 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:

Piada

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.