Cookie Policy
Learn how Apache pizza uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Apache pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website apachepiza.com (the "Website"). This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, how to control cookie preferences, and provides information about third-party cookies.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser preferences accordingly or stop using our Website. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us improve our Website and deliver a better, more personalized service by enabling us to:
- Estimate our audience size and usage patterns
- Store your preferences and customize your experience
- Recognize you when you return to our Website
- Provide enhanced functionality and features
- Analyze how our Website is used and improve its performance
Types of Cookies by Duration:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your web browser. They help our Website remember what you chose on the previous page, avoiding re-entry of information.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you manually delete them. They help our Website recognize you as a returning visitor.
Types of Cookies by Origin:
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by our Website and can only be read by apachepiza.com.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external services we use on our Website, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our Website:
Essential Website Functionality
Some cookies are essential for our Website to function properly. These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, user preferences, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our Website cannot function optimally, and certain features may be unavailable.
Performance Improvement
We use performance cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies help us improve our Website's performance by providing information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages they encounter.
User Experience Personalization
Functionality cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region selection, or customized content) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
Food Service-Specific Features
As a food service business, we use cookies for specific purposes related to our restaurant operations:
- Order Management: Keeping track of items in your cart during the ordering process
- Delivery Estimation: Storing location information to provide accurate delivery time estimates
- Menu Preferences: Remembering your dietary preferences and favorite items
- Restaurant Selection: Storing your preferred Apache pizza location for faster ordering
Analytics and Statistics
We use analytics cookies to understand how our Website is used, which helps us improve our services. These cookies collect information about visitor behavior, such as which pages are visited and how long visitors stay on our Website.
Marketing and Advertising
We may use targeting cookies to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites to build a profile of your interests.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our Website:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our Website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Apache pizza | Session management and user authentication | First-party | Session |
| cookieConsent | Apache pizza | Stores your cookie consent preferences | First-party | 1 year |
| cart_session | Apache pizza | Maintains shopping cart contents during ordering | First-party | Session |
| csrf_token | Apache pizza | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | First-party | Session |
| user_location | Apache pizza | Stores location for delivery estimation | First-party | 7 days |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors and tracks user behavior | Third-party | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors over a 24-hour period | Third-party | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | Third-party | 1 minute |
| _gtm | Google Tag Manager | Manages and deploys marketing and analytics tags | Third-party | Session |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Apache pizza | Stores your language selection | First-party | 6 months |
| dietary_preferences | Apache pizza | Remembers dietary restrictions and food preferences | First-party | 6 months |
| favorite_items | Apache pizza | Stores your favorite menu items for quick ordering | First-party | 6 months |
| theme_preference | Apache pizza | Stores website theme and display preferences | First-party | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook pixel for tracking conversions and remarketing | Third-party | 3 months | |
| fr | Facebook advertising identifier for targeted advertising | Third-party | 3 months | |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense advertising conversion tracking | Third-party | 3 months | |
| test_cookie | Tests whether browser accepts cookies for advertising | Third-party | 15 minutes |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These partners help us provide better services and understand how our Website is used.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our Website, which is then used to compile reports and help us improve our Website. The information collected includes your IP address, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our Website.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize our advertising campaigns, and create custom audiences for remarketing. This helps us show relevant advertisements to people who have visited our Website.
For more information about Facebook cookies, visit: Facebook Cookie Policy
Google Ads
We use Google Ads to display advertisements across the Google advertising network. Google may use cookies to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests and previous visits to our Website.
For more information about Google Ads cookies, visit: Google Advertising Policies
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans. Here's how long our cookies remain on your device:
| Cookie Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Deleted when you close your web browser |
| Short-term Persistent | 1 minute - 24 hours | Used for temporary functionality and analytics |
| Medium-term Persistent | 1 week - 6 months | Used for user preferences and functionality |
| Long-term Persistent | 1-2 years | Used for analytics and long-term preferences |
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on your device. You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish using your browser settings, our cookie consent tool, or third-party opt-out mechanisms.
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click on "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings:
- Allow all cookies
- Block third-party cookies in incognito mode
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data" and remove specific cookies or clear all
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click on the three-line menu button
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," select your preferred setting:
- Standard (blocks known trackers)
- Strict (blocks all trackers and cookies)
- Custom (customize your settings)
- To clear existing cookies, click "Clear Data" and select what to remove
Safari
- Open Safari and click on "Safari" in the top menu bar
- Select "Preferences" from the dropdown
- Click on the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose:
- Always allow
- Allow from current website only
- Allow from websites I visit
- Always block
- To remove existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data" and remove specific sites or all data
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click on the three-dot menu in the top right
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click on "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Select "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your cookie settings:
- Allow all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- To clear existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data" and manage individual sites
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain cookies directly through the service providers:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Advertising: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Consumer Choice Page
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
We provide a cookie consent tool that allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly on our Website. You can access this tool by:
- Using the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our Website
- Looking for a "Cookie Settings" or "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer
- Clearing your browser cookies, which will cause the consent banner to reappear
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you can choose to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our Website. Here's what may not work properly:
Limited Functionality
- Shopping cart functionality may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information on each page visit
- Personalized content and recommendations will not be available
- Some interactive features may be disabled
Food Service-Specific Impacts
- Unable to save items in your cart between sessions
- Delivery location will need to be re-entered for each order
- Dietary preferences and favorite items will not be remembered
- Order tracking may not function properly
- Promotional offers may not be displayed correctly
Degraded User Experience
- Slower website performance
- Need to log in repeatedly
- Loss of customized settings and preferences
- Inability to track website usage and improvements
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers and devices allow you to broadcast a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal to websites you visit, indicating that you do not want to be tracked. However, there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals. We continue to monitor developments in this area and may update our practices as standards evolve. If you wish to limit tracking, we recommend using the cookie management options described in this policy.
To enable Do Not Track in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > Send a "Do Not Track" request
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Ask websites not to track me
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send Do Not Track requests
10. Updates to This 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 to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post the revised policy on our Website
- Notify you of significant changes through prominent notices on our Website or via email
- Obtain fresh consent where required by applicable law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this policy will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the information below:
Apache pizza
Address:
14, Temple Bar
Dublin 2, D02 V970
Ireland
When contacting us about cookies, please include the following information to help us assist you better:
- Your browser type and version
- The specific cookie or functionality you're asking about
- Any error messages or issues you're experiencing
- The pages on our Website where you encountered the issue
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you may find the following resources helpful:
Educational Resources
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive guide to cookies and privacy
- UK Information Commissioner's Office - Cookie guidance for consumers
- CookiePro - Cookie education and resources
- GDPR.eu - Cookie compliance and GDPR information
Browser Help Pages
- Google Chrome - Cookies Help
- Mozilla Firefox - Cookie Information
- Apple Safari - Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge - Cookie Management
Privacy and Data Protection
- Our Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
- Terms of Service - Terms governing your use of our Website
- EU Data Protection - European data protection laws