Cookie Policy

Learn how Apache Pizza uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apache Pizza's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at apaachepizzac.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

This Cookie Policy is part of and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, while this Cookie Policy specifically focuses on our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool or through your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

How Cookies Work

When you visit a website, the website sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie in a file located on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the website. This allows the website to recognize that you have visited before and can customize your experience accordingly.

Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help websites remember your actions during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period (ranging from minutes to years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website domain (apaachepizzac.com) and can only be read by our website.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. For example, if we use Google Analytics, Google will set cookies on our website.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Apache Pizza uses cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Website Functionality

Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly. These cookies enable basic features like page navigation, secure login areas, and shopping cart functionality. Without these cookies, many services you have requested cannot be provided.

Performance Improvement

We use performance cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website's performance, fix any issues, and make the site faster and more efficient.

User Experience Personalization

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred delivery location, language preference, or items in your shopping cart) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Analytics and Statistics

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how you use our website. This information helps us understand visitor behavior, identify popular content, and improve our services.

Marketing and Advertising

Marketing cookies track your visit to our website and the pages you have visited and links you have followed. We use this information to make our website and advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Apache Pizza Maintains user session across pages Session
cookieConsent Apache Pizza Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year
cartData Apache Pizza Stores shopping cart contents 7 days
userLocation Apache Pizza Remembers delivery location preference 30 days
securityToken Apache Pizza Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users within 24 hours 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute
_gtag Google Analytics Enhanced analytics tracking 2 years
pageViews Apache Pizza Tracks page visit statistics 1 year

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
languagePref Apache Pizza Stores language preference 1 year
menuPreferences Apache Pizza Remembers favorite menu items and dietary preferences 6 months
orderHistory Apache Pizza Stores recent order information for quick reordering 90 days
uiCustomization Apache Pizza Remembers interface customization settings 1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our website and advertising more relevant to your interests.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Facebook advertising pixel tracking 90 days
_fbc Facebook Facebook click identifier 90 days
GoogleAds Google Google advertising campaign tracking 90 days
remarketing Apache Pizza Enables targeted advertising to returning visitors 30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies that govern how they collect and use your information.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

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

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our website. This helps us improve our advertising campaigns and show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.

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

Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Preferences

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing. Google may use cookies to show you personalized ads based on your previous visits to our website.

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

Ad Settings: Google Ad Settings

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on your device. You can control cookies through our cookie consent tool, your browser settings, or opt-out tools provided by third parties.

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

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

7.2 Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left menu
  4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie setting
  6. To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Find "apaachepizzac.com" and click "Remove" to delete our cookies

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the three-line menu button in the top right
  2. Select "Settings" (or "Preferences")
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings
  5. Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
  6. Search for "apaachepizzac.com" to manage our cookies

Safari

  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar, then "Preferences"
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Choose your cookie preferences under "Cookies and website data"
  4. Click "Manage Website Data" to view and delete cookies
  5. Search for "apaachepizzac.com" and click "Remove"

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left menu
  4. Click "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Links

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. Here's what functionality may be affected:

Essential Cookies Disabled

  • Shopping cart functionality may not work properly
  • You may not be able to complete online orders
  • User session information may be lost between pages
  • Security features may not function correctly
  • Your delivery location preferences will not be saved

Functionality Cookies Disabled

  • Language preferences will not be remembered
  • Menu preferences and dietary restrictions will not be saved
  • Order history for quick reordering will not be available
  • Interface customizations will be lost

Analytics Cookies Disabled

  • We cannot measure website performance
  • We cannot identify and fix usability issues
  • We cannot understand which content is most popular
  • Website improvements may be slower to implement

Marketing Cookies Disabled

  • Advertisements may be less relevant to your interests
  • You may see repeat advertisements
  • We cannot measure advertising effectiveness
  • Promotional offers may not be personalized

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features that let you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. These browser features are not uniform, so we are currently unable to respond to those signals.

However, we provide you with meaningful choices about the information we collect through cookies via our cookie consent tool and the opt-out mechanisms described in this policy.

How to Enable Do Not Track

  • 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 > Prevent cross-site tracking
  • 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 do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by:

  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided us with your email address)
  • Updating our cookie consent banner to reflect the changes

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please contact us using the information below:

Apache Pizza

Address: 4 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 YX74, Ireland

Phone: +353 1 670 3865

Email: [email protected]

Website: apaachepizzac.com

You can also contact us using our contact form. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours during business days.

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit the following external resources:

General Cookie Information

Browser Help Pages

Privacy and Data Protection Resources