Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Mod Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at mods-pizzas.click (the "Website"). This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, your choices regarding cookies, and how to manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. 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.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring you have control over your cookie preferences. This policy will help you understand your rights and choices regarding cookies on our Website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies serve many functions. They can remember your login details, keep items in your shopping cart while you browse, remember your preferences, and help us understand how you use our website so we can improve your experience.

Session vs Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your web browser. They help us track your activities during a single browsing session, such as remembering items in your cart as you navigate between pages.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits, making your experience more convenient and personalized.

First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set by our website directly. These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and provide you with our services.

Third-party cookies are set by other companies, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These cookies help us understand website usage and provide targeted advertising.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience with Mod Pizza:

• Essential Website Functionality: Cookies enable core features like user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and secure checkout processes
• Performance Improvement: We analyze how visitors interact with our website to identify areas for improvement and optimize loading times
• User Experience Personalization: Cookies remember your preferences, location settings, and previous orders to provide a customized experience
• Analytics and Statistics: We track website usage patterns to understand popular menu items, peak ordering times, and user behavior
• Marketing and Advertising: Cookies help us deliver relevant promotional content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Food Service Optimization: We use cookies to remember your location for delivery estimates, dietary preferences, and favorite menu items

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

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

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Mod Pizza	Maintains user session and authentication state	Session	Browser session
cart_id	Mod Pizza	Remembers items in your shopping cart	Persistent	7 days
security_token	Mod Pizza	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	Browser session
load_balancer	Mod Pizza	Distributes website traffic across servers	Session	Browser session
cookie_consent	Mod Pizza	Records your cookie consent preferences	Persistent	1 year

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users and sessions	Persistent	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes users within 24 hours	Persistent	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to Google Analytics	Persistent	1 minute
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX	Google Analytics 4	Enhanced measurement and attribution	Persistent	2 years
page_views	Mod Pizza	Tracks popular pages and menu sections	Persistent	30 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
user_location	Mod Pizza	Remembers your preferred delivery location	Persistent	30 days
dietary_prefs	Mod Pizza	Stores dietary preferences and allergies	Persistent	90 days
language	Mod Pizza	Remembers your language preference	Persistent	1 year
favorite_items	Mod Pizza	Saves your favorite menu items for quick ordering	Persistent	60 days
order_history	Mod Pizza	Maintains recent order history for reordering	Persistent	180 days

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Identifies browsers for advertising purposes	Persistent	3 months
_fbc	Facebook	Stores click identifiers from Facebook ads	Persistent	3 months
ads_preferences	Mod Pizza	Tracks ad engagement and preferences	Persistent	90 days
remarketing_id	Google Ads	Enables targeted remarketing campaigns	Persistent	540 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website to provide their services. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns and to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Payment Processors

Our payment processing partners may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for processing your orders safely.

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Duration Category	Examples	When They Expire	Purpose
Session Cookies	PHPSESSID, security_token	When browser closes	Essential functionality during your visit
Short-term (1-30 days)	cart_id, user_location, _gid	1-30 days after being set	Recent preferences and temporary data
Medium-term (30-180 days)	dietary_prefs, favorite_items, _fbp	30-180 days after being set	User preferences and marketing data
Long-term (1+ years)	cookie_consent, language, _ga	1-2 years after being set	Long-term settings and analytics

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Tool
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool

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 by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically, you may experience:

• Shopping Cart Issues: Items may not stay in your cart as you browse our menu
• Login Problems: You may need to log in repeatedly during your visit
• Lost Preferences: Your location, dietary preferences, and favorite items won't be remembered
• Delivery Estimates: We won't be able to provide accurate delivery time estimates
• Personalization: Menu recommendations and previous order suggestions won't be available
• Analytics: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage patterns
• Security Issues: Some security features may not work properly

While you can still browse our menu and learn about our services without cookies, the ordering process and overall user experience will be significantly limited.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard way for websites to respond to these signals, and different browsers implement this feature differently.

At this time, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can still control cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent tool as described above. We continue to monitor developments in this area and may update our practices as standards evolve.

To enable Do Not Track in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > 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 significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Provide notice on our website about the changes
• Send email notifications to registered users about material changes
• Request new consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about any changes to this policy, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and privacy, you can visit these helpful resources:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org - Comprehensive information about cookies and how to manage them
• Google Privacy & Terms: policies.google.com - Information about Google's privacy practices
• Facebook Privacy Center: facebook.com/privacy/explanation - Facebook's privacy resources
• Browser Help Pages:
  • Chrome Cookie Help
  • Firefox Cookie Help
  • Safari Cookie Help
  • Edge Cookie Help

Understanding and managing cookies helps you maintain control over your online privacy while still enjoying the enhanced features and personalized experience that cookies can provide on our website.