Cookie Policy
Understanding how Apache Pizza uses cookies to enhance your experience
Last updated: January 15, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Apache Pizza ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website apache-pisza.com (the "Service"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service.
Important: If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or stop using our website. Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our site.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other 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.
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only during your browsing session. They are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website and can only be read by us.
Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third-party services that we use on our website, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons:
- Essential Website Functionality: To enable core website features like user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and security features
- Performance Improvement: To analyze website traffic and understand how visitors use our site
- User Experience Personalization: To remember your preferences, location, and customize content
- Analytics and Statistics: To collect anonymous usage data to improve our services
- Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure marketing campaign effectiveness
- Food Service Specific Needs: To remember your delivery location, dietary preferences, order history, and restaurant choices
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and shopping cart functionality. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Apache Pizza | Session management and user authentication | Session | Browser session |
| cart_id | Apache Pizza | Shopping cart persistence | Persistent | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Apache Pizza | Security and CSRF protection | Session | Browser session |
| cookie_consent | Apache Pizza | Remember user's cookie preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| user_location | Apache Pizza | Store delivery location for order estimation | Persistent | 90 days |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users and sessions | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users (short term) | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag | Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _ga_[container-id] | Google Analytics 4 | Store and count page views | Persistent | 2 years |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language | Apache Pizza | Remember language preference | Persistent | 1 year |
| region | Apache Pizza | Store user's region for local content | Persistent | 6 months |
| dietary_prefs | Apache Pizza | Remember dietary preferences and allergies | Persistent | 1 year |
| favorite_restaurant | Apache Pizza | Remember preferred restaurant location | Persistent | 6 months |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing 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 as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Store and track visits across websites | Persistent | 3 months | |
| _fbc | Store last visit information | Persistent | 3 months | |
| NID | Google Ads | Advertising and remarketing purposes | Persistent | 6 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our website. For more information, visit Facebook's Data Policy.
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for remarketing and advertising purposes. For more information about Google's advertising policies, visit Google's Ads Privacy Policy.
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different durations:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- 1 minute: Rate limiting cookies
- 24 hours: Short-term analytics cookies
- 30 days: Shopping cart and preferences
- 3 months: Social media and advertising cookies
- 6 months: Location and preference cookies
- 1 year: User preferences and consent records
- 2 years: Long-term analytics data
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Below are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines)
- Select "Settings" (or "Preferences")
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data", adjust your settings
- Choose "Standard", "Strict", or "Custom" tracking protection
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data", choose your blocking level
- Select from "Always block", "Allow from current website only", etc.
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose to "Allow all cookies", "Block third-party cookies", or "Block all cookies"
7.2 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Settings
- Google Ads Settings: Google Ads Personalization
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, we present a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- Shopping Cart: Items may not be saved between sessions
- User Preferences: Location, dietary preferences, and language settings will not be remembered
- Login Status: You may need to log in repeatedly
- Performance: The website may load slower or function improperly
- Personalization: Content and recommendations will not be tailored to your preferences
- Analytics: We cannot improve our services based on usage patterns
Note: Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality. Disabling these may prevent you from using key features like ordering food online or accessing your account.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no established standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, Apache Pizza does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking and data collection.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification to registered users
- Displaying a notice on our website homepage
- Requesting new consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 1 670 3865
Address: 4 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 YX74, Ireland
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit these helpful resources:
- All About Cookies - Independent information about cookies
- Your Online Choices - European digital advertising alliance
- ICO Cookies Guidance - UK Information Commissioner's guidance
- Chrome Cookie Help
- Firefox Cookie Help
- Safari Cookie Help
Remember: This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency and privacy. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please also review our Privacy Policy.