Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of Pizzana. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website (food-pizzana.rest), and the choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy rights under applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act.

As a food business operating in the United States, we use various digital tools and technologies to improve your online experience, process online orders, analyze website traffic, and deliver relevant content. Cookies play a central role in enabling many of these functions. We encourage you to read this policy carefully so that you can make informed decisions about your privacy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

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 to make websites work more efficiently, provide better user experiences, and collect information about how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language, login status, items in a shopping cart, or previously viewed content.

There are different types of cookies based on their origin and duration:

  • First-party cookies: These are set directly by Pizzana (food-pizzana.rest) and can only be read by our website.
  • Third-party cookies: These are set by external services and partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising platforms) whose functionality we have integrated into our website.
  • Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They help maintain continuity during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time (defined by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

Similar technologies, such as web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and tracking scripts, function similarly to cookies and may be used alongside them. For simplicity, this policy refers collectively to all such technologies as "cookies."

3. How We Use Cookies

Pizzana uses cookies for a variety of purposes that are essential to operating our website and delivering a high-quality user experience. Broadly, we use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Process and manage online food orders
  • Analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Deliver relevant advertising and marketing content
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Provide social media features and integrations
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types. Below is a detailed explanation of each category and its purpose.

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for our website to function properly. Without them, core services such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and online ordering systems would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and do not require your consent under most applicable laws. However, we still disclose their use as part of our commitment to transparency.

Essential cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • Maintaining your session while you browse and place orders
  • Storing items in your online cart
  • Authenticating your account if you have one
  • Ensuring the security of your interactions with our website
  • Load balancing to keep the website running smoothly
  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool, which sets several cookies on your device when you visit food-pizzana.rest.

The information collected through analytics cookies typically includes:

  • Pages you visit and links you click
  • Time spent on each page
  • The website you came from before visiting ours
  • Your approximate geographic location (country/region level)
  • Your device type, browser, and operating system
  • Whether you are a new or returning visitor

This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. It helps us make data-driven decisions to improve our menus, ordering interface, and overall website experience.

4.3 Functional / Preference Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated. If you do not allow these cookies, some of these features may not work properly.

Functional cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferred language or region
  • Remember your location for restaurant or delivery zone selection
  • Store your dietary preferences or past order history
  • Enable live chat or customer support features
  • Embed video or media content from third-party platforms

4.4 Advertising and 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 measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We may use advertising cookies from:

  • Google Ads — to track conversions from our paid advertising campaigns and display relevant ads across the Google Display Network
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — to deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of campaigns on Meta platforms
  • Remarketing platforms — to show our ads to users who have previously visited our website

Under the CCPA/CPRA, sharing personal information via advertising cookies with third parties may qualify as a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such practices. Please see Section 7 for more information on how to exercise this right.

5. Specific Cookies Used on food-pizzana.rest

The table below provides details about the specific cookies that may be set when you visit our website. Please note that this list may be updated from time to time as our website and the services we use evolve.

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Advertising Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Advertising Used by Meta to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track conversions from Facebook Ads. 3 months
cookieconsent_status Pizzana (First-party) Essential Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so you are not asked to consent on every page visit. 1 year
session_id Pizzana (First-party) Essential Maintains your active session while browsing and placing orders on our website. Ensures a smooth and secure browsing experience. Session (deleted when browser closes)
cart_token Pizzana (First-party) Essential Stores information about items added to your online cart so your selections are not lost when you navigate between pages. Session / up to 30 days
user_preferences Pizzana (First-party) Functional Stores your preferences such as location, language, or dietary settings to personalize your visit. 6 months
_gac_UA-XXXXXXXX Google Ads / Analytics Advertising / Analytics Contains campaign-related information for the user. Used to connect Google Ads conversions with Google Analytics data. 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Advertising Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads to measure the efficacy of an advertisement and to present targeted ads to the user. 1 year
NID Google Functional / Advertising Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences. 6 months

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws. In particular, we operate in compliance with:

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have specific rights regarding the collection, use, and sharing of personal information, including information collected through cookies. This includes the right to know, the right to delete, the right to opt out of sale/sharing, and the right to non-discrimination.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We adhere to FTC guidelines on transparency, fair information practices, and consumer protection as they apply to online tracking and data collection.
  • Other applicable state privacy laws: We also aim to comply with emerging U.S. state privacy laws, including those enacted in Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and other states with similar legislation.

For cookies that are not strictly necessary, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing. You may withdraw your consent at any time using the methods described in Section 7.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies. Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our website, including your ability to place online orders.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Privacy," "Security," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Common options include blocking all cookies, blocking only third-party cookies, clearing existing cookies, or being notified before a cookie is set.

Here are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

For mobile devices, please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions or your mobile browser's settings to manage cookies.

7.2 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On

You can also manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings at:

Google Ad Settings

7.3 Opt-Out of Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Advertising

To control how Meta uses your information for advertising purposes, you can visit your Facebook or Instagram ad preferences and adjust your settings at:

Facebook Ad Preferences

7.4 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

You may also use the following industry-wide opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies from multiple participating companies at once:

7.5 California Residents – Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing

If you are a California resident, you have the right under the CCPA/CPRA to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information (which may include data collected through advertising cookies) with third parties. To exercise this right, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below, or look for a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website.

We also honor browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out mechanism under the CPRA where technically feasible.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to manage and disable cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact by cookie type:

Cookie Type If Disabled: Potential Impact
Essential Cookies Core website functions may not work, including the online ordering system, shopping cart, account login, and secure page access. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected, but we will have less information to improve our website and services.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (language, location, dietary settings) will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit our site.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see, only their relevance.

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or integrated services (such as payment processors or delivery partners). These third-party sites have their own privacy and cookie policies, which are independent of ours. We have no control over the cookies or tracking technologies used by these third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on food-pizzana.rest. Common third-party services that may set cookies when you interact with their content on our site include:

  • Google Maps (for restaurant location display)
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) social plugins
  • Payment processing services
  • Online ordering and delivery platforms
  • YouTube (for embedded video content, if applicable)

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. If we make significant changes, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other means.

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 the effective date of any changes constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.

Contact Information – Pizzana

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 22, 2026. It applies to all users of the website food-pizzana.rest operated by Pizzana in the United States. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.