COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: 04/01/2026
Website: tavernakyclades.com

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Taverna Kyclades (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit tavernakyclades.com.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and the New York SHIELD Act, as well as general consumer transparency requirements.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics and marketing insights.

Cookies may store identifiers such as browser type, IP address, browsing behavior, or preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following categories of cookies:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function.
Examples:

  • Security and authentication
  • Session management
  • Load balancing

These cannot be disabled.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Examples:

  • Google Analytics
  • Traffic measurement
  • Page performance tracking

These cookies may collect IP address and usage data.

C. Functional Cookies

These allow the website to remember user preferences such as:

  • Language settings
  • Location preferences
  • Saved choices

D. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

These cookies track browsing behavior across websites and may be used to:

  • Deliver personalized ads
  • Measure ad effectiveness
  • Share data with third-party advertising partners

Under California law, these may be considered the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.

4. Personal Information Collected via Cookies

Cookies may collect “personal information” under U.S. privacy laws, including:

  • IP address
  • Device identifiers
  • Browsing activity
  • Location data
  • Online identifiers

Under the CCPA, even indirect identifiers (like cookies) qualify as personal information.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Operate and secure the website
  • Improve performance and usability
  • Analyze traffic and user behavior
  • Provide marketing and advertising services
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device, including:

  • Google (Analytics, Ads)
  • Meta (Facebook Pixel)
  • Other marketing or analytics providers

These third parties may collect information independently and use it according to their own privacy policies.

We disclose the presence and purpose of third-party cookies as required by California law.

7. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information

You can exercise your rights by:

  • Clicking “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” (if applicable)
  • Contacting us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We will respond within 45 days as required by law.

We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where applicable.

8. Cookie Consent (Important)

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

Consent must be actively given and cannot be assumed from inactivity.

9. New York SHIELD Act Compliance

If you are a New York resident:

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information collected via cookies and other technologies.

This includes:

  • Secure data storage
  • Risk assessment procedures
  • Access control and monitoring
  • Vendor due diligence

We also maintain procedures for detecting and responding to data breaches.

10. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Browser Settings

You may:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences per website

Cookie Banner

You can update your preferences anytime via the cookie settings link.

11. Data Retention

We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for:

  • Operational purposes
  • Legal compliance
  • Analytics and reporting

Retention periods vary depending on cookie type.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy:

Taverna Kyclades
36-01 Ditmars Blvd,

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone: (718) 545-8666