Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Glass nickel pizza ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website glassnickel-pizz.click (the "Site"). This policy is part of our comprehensive Privacy Policy and explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should set your browser preferences accordingly or stop using our Site.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser only while you're browsing our Site. They are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or are deleted. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor.
• First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website (glassnickel-pizz.click).
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by domains other than ours, such as analytics or advertising services we use.

Cookies generally make your browsing experience better by allowing websites to remember your actions and preferences, provide personalized content, and analyze how sites are used.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience with Glass nickel pizza:

• Essential Website Functionality: Some cookies are essential for our website to work properly, including maintaining your shopping cart, remembering your login status, and ensuring secure connections.
• Order Management: We use cookies to remember your pizza preferences, delivery addresses, and order history to make future ordering faster and more convenient.
• Location Services: Cookies help us determine your location to provide accurate delivery estimates and show you relevant restaurant locations.
• Performance Improvement: We analyze how visitors use our site to identify areas for improvement and ensure optimal performance.
• Personalization: Cookies allow us to customize content, remember your preferences, and provide personalized recommendations based on your previous orders.
• Marketing and Analytics: We use cookies to understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and improve our marketing efforts.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies we use on our website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without severely affecting the usability of our site.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Glass nickel pizza	Maintains your session state while browsing	Session	Session
csrf_token	Glass nickel pizza	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	Session
cart_data	Glass nickel pizza	Stores your shopping cart contents	Persistent	30 days
user_preferences	Glass nickel pizza	Remembers your site preferences and settings	Persistent	1 year
location_data	Glass nickel pizza	Stores your preferred delivery location	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.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users and sessions	Persistent	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users for 24-hour period	Persistent	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to Analytics	Persistent	1 minute
_gtag_UA	Google Analytics	Tracks page views and events	Persistent	2 years

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
language_pref	Glass nickel pizza	Remembers your language selection	Persistent	1 year
order_history	Glass nickel pizza	Stores your recent orders for quick reordering	Persistent	6 months
menu_preferences	Glass nickel pizza	Remembers your favorite menu items	Persistent	1 year
delivery_address	Glass nickel pizza	Stores your delivery addresses	Persistent	1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Tracks visits across websites for advertising	Persistent	90 days
fr	Facebook	Delivers advertising and measures effectiveness	Persistent	90 days
ads_preferences	Glass nickel pizza	Remembers your advertising preferences	Persistent	1 year
remarketing_data	Google Ads	Enables remarketing campaigns	Persistent	540 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with several third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you visit our Site. These partners help us provide better services and understand how our website is used.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help analyze how users use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

Facebook

We use Facebook's advertising services and pixel tracking to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website. Facebook's privacy policy can be found at: Facebook Privacy Policy

Other Advertising Partners

We may work with other advertising networks and partners. Each partner has their own privacy policy explaining their use of cookies and how to opt out of their tracking.

6. Cookie Duration

The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on whether it is a session or persistent cookie:

Session Cookies

These are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. They include:

• Login session data
• Shopping cart contents during your visit
• Security tokens

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted:

• Short-term (24 hours - 30 days): Analytics data, cart persistence
• Medium-term (30 days - 1 year): User preferences, location data
• Long-term (1-2 years): Analytics tracking, advertising preferences

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Browser Settings

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Below are instructions for popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through these links:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

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

You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some features may not work properly:

If You Disable All Cookies:

• You cannot add items to your shopping cart
• You cannot complete online orders
• Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
• Some interactive features may not function
• You may see the cookie consent banner on every visit

If You Disable Specific Cookie Types:

• Analytics Cookies: We can't improve our website based on usage data
• Functionality Cookies: You'll need to re-enter preferences on each visit
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that requests websites not to track your browsing activity. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our current approach to DNT signals:

• We recognize DNT signals but continue to use essential cookies for website functionality
• We may reduce or eliminate non-essential tracking when DNT is enabled
• Third-party services may still set cookies regardless of DNT settings

For the most control over your privacy, we recommend using our cookie consent tool rather than relying solely on DNT signals.

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 for other operational reasons.

When we make changes:

• We will post the updated policy on this page
• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may notify you via email or website banner
• Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days. For urgent privacy concerns, please call us directly.

12. More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

Educational Resources

• All About Cookies - Comprehensive guide to cookies
• UK ICO Cookie Guidance - Official guidance on cookies
• Your Online Choices - European interactive advertising opt-out

Browser Help Pages

• Chrome Cookie Help
• Firefox Cookie Help
• Safari Cookie Help
• Edge Cookie Help

Related Policies

This Cookie Policy works together with our other privacy-related policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
• Terms of Service - Legal terms for using our website
• Refund Policy - Information about returns and refunds