Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Anthony's coal fired pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website pizza-anthonys.rest (the "Site") or use our online ordering services.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your food preferences, maintain your shopping cart, track delivery locations, and provide personalized recommendations based on your ordering history.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences and improve your user experience.

Types of Cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help our website function properly during your visit, such as maintaining your shopping cart while browsing our menu.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits, such as your favorite pizza toppings or delivery address.
• First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website and can only be read by us. We use these to remember your food preferences and order history.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics for website statistics or Facebook for advertising purposes.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience when ordering food from Anthony's coal fired pizza:

• Essential Website Functionality: Cookies enable basic website features like maintaining your shopping cart, processing orders, and remembering your login status.
• Performance Improvement: We analyze how visitors use our website to identify and fix issues, optimize menu loading times, and improve the ordering process.
• User Experience Personalization: Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as favorite menu items, dietary restrictions, delivery addresses, and payment methods.
• Analytics and Statistics: We collect data about website usage patterns to understand which menu items are most popular and improve our service.
• Marketing and Advertising: Cookies allow us to show you relevant food advertisements and special offers based on your interests and previous orders.
• Location Services: For delivery services, we use cookies to remember your location and provide accurate delivery time estimates.

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 affecting the website's basic functionality.

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

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

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and to improve our services. Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook

We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions and show relevant ads to people who have visited our website. Facebook's data policy can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

Payment Processors

Our payment partners (such as Stripe or PayPal) may set cookies to process transactions securely. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

Delivery Partners

If we use third-party delivery services, they may set cookies to track delivery status and optimize routes.

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

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

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
• General Opt-out: Network Advertising Initiative

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies for the best experience
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Reject non-essential cookies

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:

• Shopping Cart Issues: Your cart may not save items between pages or sessions
• Login Problems: You may need to log in repeatedly during your visit
• Lost Preferences: The site won't remember your food preferences, delivery address, or dietary restrictions
• Slower Experience: Pages may load more slowly without performance optimization cookies
• Generic Content: You'll see generic content instead of personalized recommendations
• Order History: Previous orders and favorites won't be accessible
• Location Services: Delivery time estimates may be less accurate

Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled. These include cookies for security, session management, and order processing.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals.

At present, our website does not respond to Do Not Track browser settings. However, you can use the cookie management options described in this policy to control how we collect and use information about your visit.

We continue to monitor developments in Do Not Track standards and may update our practices in the future.

10. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the revised policy on our website
• Notify you of significant changes through email or website notifications
• For material changes, we may seek your renewed consent

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours. When contacting us, please include details about your browser, device, and the specific cookies you're asking about.

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit these helpful resources:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Advertising: www.youronlinechoices.eu

You can also find browser-specific help pages:

• Chrome Cookie Help
• Firefox Cookie Help
• Safari Cookie Help
• Edge Cookie Help