Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pizza Factory's Cookie Policy. This document explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website pizzafactory-meal.rest, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable United States 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 governing consumer protection and fair business practices.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which are also available on our website.
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 and operators to make websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality and features, and to collect information about how users interact with websites.
Cookies are created by your web browser and stored on your device. When you return to a website that has previously set a cookie on your device, the website can read the cookie to recognize you and remember information about your visit — such as your preferences, login status, or items in a shopping cart.
Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you by itself. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies are not harmful to your device and do not contain viruses or malware.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit pizzafactory-meal.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie in a designated folder on your device. Each time you make a subsequent request to our server, your browser sends the relevant cookies back to us. This process allows us to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that provide functionality on that website (known as "third-party cookies"). We use both types of cookies on pizzafactory-meal.rest.
2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your visit to our website. They are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Session cookies help our website function correctly during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time after you close your browser, or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website and to provide a more consistent experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on pizzafactory-meal.rest. Below is a description of each category and the purpose it serves.
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services that you have asked for — such as accessing secure areas of the website or completing an online order — cannot be provided.
Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are used solely to enable basic functions of the website. You cannot opt out of essential cookies if you wish to use our website, as they are strictly necessary for its operation.
3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. These cookies help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
We use Google Analytics on our website, which sets several cookies to collect information about how you use our site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable our 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. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference, your region, or your preferred way of viewing the menu. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies
Advertising 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 and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission and remember that you have visited a website. This information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and to run remarketing campaigns. These cookies help us understand which advertisements led you to our website and allow us to show relevant ads to users who have previously visited our site.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzafactory-meal.rest, including their name, 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. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users on a daily basis. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits data collection on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Also used for conversion tracking. | Advertising | 3 months |
cookieconsent_status |
Pizza Factory | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the cookie consent notice is not displayed on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Pizza Factory | Preserves user session state across page requests. Used to maintain your session when browsing the website and placing orders. | Essential | Session |
cart_session |
Pizza Factory | Stores information about items added to your shopping cart or order so they persist during your visit. | Essential / Functional | Session |
user_preferences |
Pizza Factory | Remembers your preferences such as location, preferred delivery area, and menu settings to personalize your experience. | Functional | 6 months |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 3 months |
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 |
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 cookies are placed by third-party service providers and are governed by their respective privacy and cookie policies.
The third-party services we currently use that may place cookies on your device include:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis and performance monitoring
- Google Ads / Google AdWords — for advertising conversion tracking and remarketing
- Google DoubleClick — for ad serving and display advertising
- Facebook (Meta) Pixel — for social media advertising and audience targeting
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about how they collect and use data through cookies.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
Please note that if you use different devices to access our website (e.g., your computer, smartphone, or tablet), you will need to adjust your cookie settings on each device.
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools and links:
| Service | Opt-Out Link |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout |
| Google Ads / DoubleClick | https://www.google.com/settings/ads |
| Facebook (Meta) Ads | https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads |
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | https://optout.aboutads.info/ |
| Your Online Choices (EU/International) | https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ |
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website via a mobile device, you may also be able to limit ad tracking through your device's settings. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to manage tracking permissions. On Android devices, go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of personalized advertising.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or limit cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to use core features of our website, such as adding items to your cart, completing an order, or accessing secure areas. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience on pizzafactory-meal.rest.
- Analytics Cookies: Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from collecting data about how you use our website. This means we cannot use this information to improve our services and website performance. Your visit to our site will not be affected functionally, but we will have less information to optimize your experience.
- Functional Cookies: If you disable functional cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended. For example, your language preference or location may not be remembered between visits, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit the site.
- Advertising Cookies: If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer advertisements; it simply means the ads you see will be less personalized and may be less useful to you.
8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law
Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have specific rights regarding the data collected through cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected about you through cookies and how it is used.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information collected through cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/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: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
- 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 information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Additionally, the FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices, and we are committed to being transparent about our cookie practices and honoring your privacy choices in accordance with all applicable federal consumer protection regulations.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals from browsers. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 6 of this policy to limit tracking on our website.
10. Cookies and 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 through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Your continued use of our website after the posting of any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If the changes are material, we may provide a more prominent notice, such as a banner on our website or an email notification (if we have your email address).
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For urgent matters or if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov or with your state's attorney general office.