Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to improve your experience

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Apache Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website apachplza.com to provide and improve our food delivery services in Ireland.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Apache Pizza uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website apachplza.com. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, and how that information is used.

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

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or stop using our website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The cookie contains a unique identifier and other information. When you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and provide a personalized experience.

Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us manage your session while you navigate our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
  • First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website (apachplza.com).
  • Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or advertising partners.

3. Why We Use Cookies

As a food delivery service, we use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your ordering experience:

  • Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like adding items to your cart, maintaining your session, and processing orders.
  • Location Services: To remember your delivery address and provide accurate delivery time estimates.
  • Order Management: To save your order preferences, dietary requirements, and favorite menu items.
  • Performance Improvement: To analyze how our website performs and identify areas for improvement.
  • User Experience: To remember your language preferences, login status, and customized settings.
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and which menu items are most popular.
  • Marketing: To provide relevant promotions and remember your marketing preferences.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Apache Pizza Maintains user session and login state Session Browser close
cart_items Apache Pizza Stores items added to shopping cart Persistent 7 days
delivery_location Apache Pizza Remembers delivery address for order processing Persistent 30 days
csrf_token Apache Pizza Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Session Browser close
user_preferences Apache Pizza Stores language and accessibility preferences Persistent 1 year

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and sessions Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Persistent 24 hours
_gat_gtag Google Analytics Throttles request rate to Analytics Persistent 1 minute
page_views Apache Pizza Tracks page visits and popular menu sections Persistent 30 days
order_analytics Apache Pizza Analyzes ordering patterns and popular items Persistent 90 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
dietary_preferences Apache Pizza Remembers dietary restrictions and preferences Persistent 6 months
favorite_items Apache Pizza Stores frequently ordered menu items Persistent 1 year
restaurant_location Apache Pizza Remembers preferred restaurant location Persistent 3 months
ui_customization Apache Pizza Stores interface customization preferences Persistent 1 year

4.4 Targeting and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Facebook Pixel for tracking conversions Persistent 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads Google Ads conversion tracking Persistent 90 days
promotion_tracking Apache Pizza Tracks which promotions are most effective Persistent 60 days
remarketing_data Apache Pizza Enables remarketing to previous visitors Persistent 90 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party partners who may also set cookies on our website. These partners help us provide better services and understand our audience.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and understand user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website, including which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page. This information is used to compile reports and improve our website.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to create targeted advertisements for users who have visited our website.

For more information about Facebook cookies, visit: Facebook Cookie Policy

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to display relevant advertisements and track conversions from our advertising campaigns.

For more information about Google Ads cookies, visit: Google Ads Privacy Policy

6. Cookie Duration

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it's a session or persistent cookie:

Cookie Category Duration Type Typical Lifespan Examples
Session Cookies Temporary Until browser is closed Shopping cart, login session
Essential Persistent 7-30 days 1 week to 1 month Cart items, delivery address
Preference Cookies 3-12 months 3 months to 1 year Language, dietary preferences
Analytics Cookies 1 day - 2 years 24 hours to 2 years Google Analytics cookies
Marketing Cookies 1-3 months 30-90 days Facebook Pixel, ad tracking

7. How to Manage Cookies

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

7.1 Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies. Here are step-by-step instructions for the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
  3. Click on "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Click on "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings:
    • "Allow all cookies" - Allows all cookies
    • "Block third-party cookies in Incognito" - Default setting
    • "Block third-party cookies" - Blocks cookies from external sites
    • "Block all cookies" - Blocks all cookies (may break websites)
  6. To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Click "Remove all" or select specific sites to remove cookies

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the hamburger menu icon (three lines) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings" (or "Preferences" on Mac)
  3. Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings:
    • "Standard" - Blocks known trackers in Private Windows
    • "Strict" - Blocks trackers, social media cookies, and more
    • "Custom" - Choose what to block
  5. To manage stored cookies, click "Manage Data"
  6. Select sites and click "Remove Selected" or "Remove All"
  7. Click "Save Changes"

Safari

  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar, then "Preferences"
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Choose your cookie blocking level:
    • "Prevent cross-site tracking" - Recommended setting
    • "Block all cookies" - May prevent sites from working
  4. To view and remove stored cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
  5. Select sites and click "Remove" or click "Remove All"
  6. Click "Done"

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings" from the menu
  3. Click on "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
  4. Click on "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your cookie settings:
    • "Allow sites to save and read cookie data" - Default setting
    • "Block third-party cookies" - Blocks external tracking
    • "Block all cookies" - Blocks all cookies
  6. To delete cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Search for specific sites or click "Remove all" to delete all cookies

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking services:

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

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

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 Warning

Disabling cookies may prevent you from using essential features of our food ordering service.

Features That May Not Work Without Cookies:

  • Shopping Cart: Items may not stay in your cart between visits
  • User Login: You may be logged out frequently or unable to stay logged in
  • Order History: Your previous orders and preferences may not be saved
  • Delivery Address: You'll need to re-enter your address for each order
  • Dietary Preferences: Your dietary restrictions and preferences won't be remembered
  • Language Settings: The site may not remember your language preference
  • Promotional Offers: You may not see relevant deals and promotions
  • Customer Support: Some support features may not function properly

Alternative Options:

If you choose to disable cookies, you can still:

  • Browse our menu and view restaurant information
  • Call us directly to place orders at +353 1 670 3865
  • Visit our restaurant in person for dine-in or takeaway
  • Enable cookies temporarily when placing orders

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals.

Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals automatically. However, you can control cookies and tracking through the methods described in this policy:

  • Use our cookie consent tool to customize your preferences
  • Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
  • Opt out of third-party tracking services directly

We are monitoring developments in DNT technology and may update our practices in the future to respect these signals.

10. 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 for other operational reasons.

When We Update This Policy:

  • We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
  • For material changes, we will provide notice on our website homepage
  • If required by law, we will seek your consent for significant changes
  • We will maintain previous versions of this policy for reference

Your Responsibility:

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Contact Information

Apache Pizza
4 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 YX74, Ireland

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +353 1 670 3865

Data Protection Officer:
For specific questions about data protection and privacy, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]

What to Include in Your Message:

  • Your full name and contact information
  • Specific questions or concerns about cookies
  • Details about any issues you're experiencing
  • Your preferred method of response

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or sooner if required by applicable law.

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit these external resources:

General Information About Cookies:

Browser-Specific Cookie Help:

Privacy and Data Protection Resources:

Additional Resources

For information about our other policies, please visit: