Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

Important Notice: By continuing to use pizza-factory.click, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Factory ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, pizza-factory.click (the "Website"). This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Website and services.

As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

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 their websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies are created by your web browser and stored on your device when you visit a website. When you return to the same website, the browser sends the cookie back to the server so it can recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they can be linked to personal information that we store or that you have provided to us. Understanding how cookies work helps you make informed decisions about your privacy when browsing our Website.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit pizza-factory.click, our web server sends a small file to your browser, which stores it on your device. This file contains a unique identifier that allows our servers to recognize your browser on future visits. Cookies can store a variety of data, including:

Your login status and session information
Items you have added to a shopping cart or order form
Your language and display preferences
Your browsing behavior and interaction patterns on our site
Information used to personalize content and advertisements

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be classified by how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple visits.

2.3 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Pizza Factory (pizza-factory.click) and only accessible by us.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services or partners (such as Google or Facebook) that we use on our Website. These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are indispensable for the proper functioning of our Website. Without these cookies, certain services or features you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent as they are technically necessary for the website to operate. Examples include cookies that:

Maintain your session while navigating through the Website
Remember items in your online food order or shopping cart
Ensure security by preventing fraudulent use of our services
Load balanced traffic across our servers

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data collected allows us to improve the performance and usability of our Website. We use Google Analytics to collect this information. These cookies track metrics such as:

Number of visitors to our Website
Pages most frequently visited
Time spent on each page
Traffic sources (how visitors found our site)
User behavior and navigation paths

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Functional cookies help us:

Remember your preferences (e.g., location, language settings)
Personalize your experience based on previous visits
Store your food preferences or dietary restrictions
Remember if you have already been shown certain pop-ups or notices

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These 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. They track your browsing habits across websites. We use Google Ads cookies for this purpose.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizza-factory.click:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used to throttle request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic websites. Limits the number of requests made to Google Analytics servers.	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.	Advertising	3 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
`session_id`	Pizza Factory	Maintains your active session while browsing the website, including items in your food order and login state.	Essential	Session
`cart_token`	Pizza Factory	Stores items added to your online food order cart so they persist during your browsing session.	Essential	Session
`user_preferences`	Pizza Factory	Stores your website preferences such as location, display settings, and dietary preferences to enhance your experience on return visits.	Functional	1 year
`cookie_consent`	Pizza Factory	Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not repeatedly asked to accept or decline cookies.	Essential	1 year
`_ga_[ID]`	Google Analytics 4	Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data on user behavior and website interactions for performance reporting.	Analytics	2 years

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through several methods described below. Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our Website may not function as intended.

5.1 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 instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:

Google Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
Apple Safari: Safari Cookie Settings

Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings
Opera: Opera Cookie Settings
Internet Explorer: IE Cookie Settings

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking tools using the following resources:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

Alternatively, you can manage your Google ad settings at: https://adssettings.google.com

Google Ads Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit:

Google Ads Settings

Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising, visit:

Facebook Ad Preferences

Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these industry-wide opt-out platforms to manage advertising cookies from multiple providers at once:

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you are using a mobile device, you can manage interest-based advertising through your device settings:

iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.
Android (Google): Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads to reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, doing so may impact your experience on pizza-factory.click. The following outlines potential consequences of disabling different cookie types:

Cookie Type	Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies	The Website may not function properly. You may be unable to add items to your food order, complete a checkout, or stay logged into your account.
Analytics Cookies	We will be unable to track how visitors use the Website. This means we may not be able to identify and fix issues or improve the website based on user behavior data.
Functional Cookies	Your preferences will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your location, preferences, or other settings each time you visit.
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.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, Pizza Factory does not alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals from browsers. We will update this policy if we adopt a DNT standard in the future.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information collected through cookies. These rights include:

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Certain advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You may exercise this right by contacting us at [email protected].
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10 of this Cookie Policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie 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 update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our Website or by other means as appropriate. Your continued use of pizza-factory.click after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

10. 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:

Pizza Factory

Website: pizza-factory.click
Email: [email protected]

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 22, 2026. By using pizza-factory.click, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described herein.