Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to pizzamods.rest ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website located at pizzamods.rest, and what choices you have regarding their use.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing fair and transparent online business practices.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at any time using the details provided at the end of this document.

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 operators to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, pizzamods.rest) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit our website, a cookie file is downloaded to your device. The next time you visit the site using the same device, the browser checks to see if it has a cookie that is relevant to the site and sends the information contained in that cookie back to the site. The website then knows that you have visited before and can tailor what you see accordingly.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to track your movements from page to page so you are not asked for the same information you have already provided during a visit.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may not disable these cookies as the website would not function properly without them. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information.

Examples of what these cookies do include:

  • Remembering items you have added to your cart or order
  • Maintaining your session as you navigate through the website
  • Enabling secure login and authentication processes
  • Ensuring the website loads correctly and securely

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to this site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics to improve our website and services.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. Functional cookies help us to:

  • Remember your preferences (such as language settings or location)
  • Customize your experience based on your previous visits
  • Remember if you have seen or interacted with specific notifications or prompts
  • Provide live chat and customer support features

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same advertisement from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed, and in some cases, selecting advertisements that are based on your interests. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

We may use Google Ads and similar platforms to deliver targeted advertising. These advertising cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and understand how users who clicked on our ads interact with our website.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, 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 and count page views. 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 session basis. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state and track user interactions across sessions in Google Analytics 4 properties. Analytics 2 years
cookieconsent_status pizzamods.rest Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not displayed on every page visit. Essential 1 year
session_id pizzamods.rest Maintains your active session on the website to keep you logged in and remember cart contents during your visit. Essential Session
cart_token pizzamods.rest Stores information about items added to the ordering cart so your selections are remembered as you browse the site. Functional 30 days
user_preferences pizzamods.rest Remembers your site preferences such as location, language, and display 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. Helps track conversions from Facebook Ads. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
CSRF_TOKEN pizzamods.rest Security cookie that protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks by verifying that form submissions originate from our website. Essential Session

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

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 third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit Google Privacy Policy.
  • Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords): We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns and track conversions. For more information, visit Google Advertising Policies.
  • Facebook / Meta Pixel: We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, understand actions people take on our website, and reach specific audiences with our ads. For more information, visit Meta Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

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. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you use your browser settings to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website. Restricting cookies may impact your experience using our website and the services we are able to offer.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences by visiting Facebook Ad Preferences.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies by visiting NAI Opt-Out Tool.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): U.S. residents can opt out of behavioral advertising by visiting DAA Opt-Out Tool.
  • Your Online Choices (EU): For European visitors, you can visit Your Online Choices to manage advertising cookie preferences.

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools listed above to control tracking and advertising cookies.

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can typically manage cookie settings through your device's privacy or browser settings. For iOS devices, go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security. For Android devices, open your browser app and access cookie settings through the browser's menu or settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or block cookies, it is important to understand how doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to complete orders, maintain a shopping cart, or use secure login features. Core services will be unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website, which means we cannot improve performance or fix issues based on user behavior patterns. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Some personalization features may not work. Your preferences such as location, saved items, and display settings may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter information each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly, and we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

8. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies. Under these laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected about you through our use of cookies
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • Access your personal information collected through cookie data
  • Delete personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Some of our advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights or to opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information via cookies, please contact us using the details provided below or use the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 of this policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

When we make changes to this Cookie Policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we may also provide a more prominent notice on our website or send you a notification by email if we have your contact details on file.

Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this Cookie Policy will mean you accept those changes.

10. 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:

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