Cookie Policy
Understanding how Apache pizza uses cookies on our website
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Apache pizza ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at apachepiizza.com (the "Service"). This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By using our website, you consent to the 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 may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your language preference and other settings.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help websites remember your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you manually delete them. They help websites remember your preferences across multiple visits.
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website (apachepiizza.com) that we use to enhance your experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms, to provide additional functionality.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Apache pizza uses cookies for several important purposes to enhance your online food ordering and browsing experience:
- Essential Website Functionality: Enable core features like user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and secure order processing
- Performance Improvement: Monitor website performance, identify technical issues, and optimize loading speeds
- User Experience Personalization: Remember your delivery address, food preferences, previous orders, and customization settings
- Analytics and Statistics: Understand how customers navigate our menu, which dishes are most popular, and overall site usage patterns
- Marketing and Advertising: Show relevant promotions, special offers, and targeted advertisements based on your food preferences and browsing behavior
- Location Services: Determine delivery zones, estimate delivery times, and provide location-specific menu options
- Order Management: Maintain your shopping cart contents, track order status, and provide seamless checkout experience
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of all cookies used on our website, organized by category:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Apache pizza | Maintains user session and login state | Session | |
| csrf_token | Apache pizza | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | |
| cart_id | Apache pizza | Stores shopping cart contents and items | 7 days | |
| delivery_location | Apache pizza | Remembers customer delivery address | 30 days | |
| cookieConsent | Apache pizza | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| _gat_UA | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to protect analytics | 1 minute | |
| _dc_gtm_UA | Google Tag Manager | Manages and deploys marketing tags | 1 minute |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and customizations.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Apache pizza | Stores dietary preferences and allergies | 1 year | |
| order_history | Apache pizza | Remembers previous orders for quick reordering | 6 months | |
| language_preference | Apache pizza | Stores selected language and region | 1 year | |
| ui_customization | Apache pizza | Remembers display preferences and settings | 90 days |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Stores and tracks Facebook Pixel data | 3 months | ||
| fr | Enables ad delivery and audience targeting | 3 months | ||
| NID | Customizes ads on Google properties | 6 months | ||
| promotion_tracking | Apache pizza | Tracks effectiveness of promotional campaigns | 30 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These partners help us provide enhanced functionality, analytics, and marketing services.
Key Third-Party Cookie Providers:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks website usage and performance. Privacy Policy
- Google Ads: Advertising platform for targeted marketing campaigns. Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Social media platform and advertising network for customer engagement. Privacy Policy
- Instagram: Photo-sharing platform for marketing and brand awareness. Privacy Policy
- Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways for online transactions. Policies vary by provider.
Important Note
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these external services. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they collect and use your information. Apache pizza is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose and type:
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They include:
- User session management (PHPSESSID)
- Security tokens (csrf_token)
- Temporary cart data
- Page navigation state
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for specific timeframes:
- Short-term (1 day to 1 week): Cart contents, recent searches
- Medium-term (1 month to 6 months): User preferences, order history, marketing analytics
- Long-term (1 year to 2 years): Analytics data, advertising preferences, account settings
| Duration | Cookie Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session only | PHPSESSID, csrf_token | Security and session management |
| 24 hours | _gid, daily_specials | Short-term analytics and daily offers |
| 7 days | cart_id, recent_searches | Shopping cart and search history |
| 30 days | delivery_location, promotion_tracking | Location memory and marketing campaigns |
| 3-6 months | _fbp, order_history | Social media advertising and order patterns |
| 1-2 years | _ga, user_preferences | Long-term analytics and user customization |
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies on our website:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are step-by-step instructions for major browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings:
- "Allow all cookies" (default)
- "Block third-party cookies in Incognito"
- "Block third-party cookies"
- "Block all cookies" (may break website functionality)
- To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
- Search for "apachepiizza.com" and click the trash icon to remove our cookies
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preference:
- "Standard" - blocks known trackers
- "Strict" - blocks all trackers and cookies
- "Custom" - allows detailed configuration
- To clear existing cookies, click "Clear Data"
- Check "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Clear"
Safari
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences" from the dropdown
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose:
- "Always allow" - accepts all cookies
- "Allow from websites I visit" - blocks third-party cookies
- "Allow from current website only" - very restrictive
- "Always block" - blocks all cookies
- To remove existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
- Search for "apachepiizza.com" and click "Remove"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Select "Cookies and data stored"
- Choose your cookie preference:
- "Allow all cookies"
- "Block third-party cookies"
- "Block all cookies"
- To delete cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
- Search for our domain and click the trash icon
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services using these direct links:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Advertising: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices 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: Consent to all cookies for the best experience
- Customize: Choose specific cookie categories to allow or block
- Reject All: Block non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)
You can change your preferences at any time by scrolling to the bottom of any page and clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may significantly impact your experience on our website:
Limited Functionality
Disabling essential cookies may prevent core website functions from working properly. You may experience issues with:
- User account login and authentication
- Shopping cart functionality and checkout process
- Order tracking and history access
- Saved delivery addresses and payment methods
- Personalized menu recommendations
- Website security features
Features That Won't Work Without Cookies:
- Online Ordering: Unable to add items to cart or complete purchases
- User Accounts: Cannot stay logged in or access account features
- Preferences: Settings and customizations will not be saved
- Location Services: Unable to remember delivery address or show local offers
- Security: Increased vulnerability to certain types of attacks
- Performance: Website may load slower without optimization cookies
Alternative Options:
If you choose to disable cookies but still want to enjoy our food, consider these alternatives:
- Call our restaurant directly at +353 1 607 4003 to place phone orders
- Visit us in person at 3 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin
- Use third-party delivery apps that may have different cookie policies
- Enable cookies temporarily when placing orders, then disable them afterward
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not to track user activities. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our Response to DNT
Apache pizza respects user privacy preferences and responds to DNT signals as follows:
- We honor DNT signals by disabling non-essential tracking cookies
- Essential cookies for website functionality will continue to operate
- Third-party analytics and advertising cookies will be blocked when DNT is enabled
- Marketing personalization features may be limited with DNT active
How to Enable DNT
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
Apache pizza reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business practices, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
- Notify users through a prominent notice on our website
- Send email notifications to registered users when possible
- Request renewed consent for new cookie types or purposes
- Provide a summary of changes in clear, understandable language
Your Responsibilities
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices. Continued use of our website after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with any changes, please discontinue use of our website and adjust your browser settings to block our cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Apache pizza Customer Service
Address: 3 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 CX67, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 607 4003
Email: [email protected]
Privacy Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What to Include in Your Inquiry
When contacting us about cookies, please provide:
- Your name and email address
- Specific cookie concerns or questions
- Browser type and version you're using
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Any error messages or issues you've experienced
Response Time
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent privacy matters, please call our customer service line directly.
12. More Information
For additional information about cookies, privacy, and online tracking, we recommend these helpful resources:
Educational Resources
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive cookie education
- ICO Cookie Guide - UK Information Commissioner's Office guidance
- GDPR Information Portal - European data protection law
- Data Protection Commission - Irish data protection authority
Browser Help Pages
Privacy Tools
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date above and supersedes any previous versions.