Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 14, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pizza Factory ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website pizzafactory-fresh.click and describes how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site, place an online order, or interact with our digital services.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by managing your cookie preferences as outlined in Section 6 of this policy.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and unfair or deceptive trade practices.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners and third-party services.
Cookies serve many purposes. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function correctly, while others are used to enhance your experience, measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, or deliver personalized advertising.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit pizzafactory-fresh.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visit.
Cookies can be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that we use on our website, such as Google Analytics or advertising platforms (third-party cookies).
2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browser session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are typically used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website (for example, keeping items in your online cart).
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, for a defined period of time. They are used to remember your preferences or login details for future visits, or to track your behavior across multiple sessions.
2.3 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track whether you have opened an email or visited a specific page.
- Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, functioning similarly to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- Scripts: Small pieces of code that help track interactions with our website, such as button clicks or form submissions.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on pizzafactory-fresh.click:
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be turned off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, adding items to your online order, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly as a result.
Examples of what these cookies do:
- Keep you logged in to your account as you navigate the site
- Remember items you have added to your online order cart
- Ensure secure transactions when placing an order
- Remember your privacy and cookie consent preferences
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, see how visitors navigate through the site, and identify any issues users may experience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
Third-party analytics services we use include:
- Google Analytics: A web analytics service provided by Google LLC that tracks and reports website traffic.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Examples of what these cookies do:
- Remember your preferred pizza customizations or dietary preferences
- Remember your location for delivery purposes
- Enable social media features (such as sharing buttons)
- Remember your language and regional preferences
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Advertising services we use include:
- Google Ads: An online advertising platform provided by Google LLC.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: A tracking tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzafactory-fresh.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 and track sessions across pages. | 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 by Google Analytics to throttle the rate of requests to the Google Analytics server, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions on the website. Helps measure ad effectiveness and links clicks on Google Ads to actions taken on the website. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertisements. Tracks visitor behavior across websites to deliver targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
Pizza Factory (First-Party) | Maintains your user session while you browse our website, keeping you logged in and preserving your shopping cart contents during your visit. | Essential | Session (deleted when browser is closed) |
cart_token |
Pizza Factory (First-Party) | Stores your online order cart contents so your selected items are preserved during your visit and across short periods. | Essential | 7 days |
cookie_consent |
Pizza Factory (First-Party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences to ensure that we respect your choices regarding cookies on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
user_location |
Pizza Factory (First-Party) | Remembers your delivery address or location preferences to streamline the ordering process on future visits. | Functional | 30 days |
preferred_store |
Pizza Factory (First-Party) | Remembers your preferred Pizza Factory location to provide a personalized experience and faster ordering on return visits. | Functional | 90 days |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist the session state and identify unique users across sessions for enhanced measurement capabilities. | Analytics | 2 years |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google's DoubleClick for Digital Marketing to register and report a website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's ads in order to measure the efficacy of an ad. | Advertising | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
When you visit pizzafactory-fresh.click, certain third-party companies may place cookies on your device through our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
5.1 Google LLC
We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services provided by Google LLC. Google may use the data collected through these cookies for its own purposes, including improving its own products and services and delivering personalized advertising across its network.
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook / Instagram)
We use the Meta Pixel to track conversions from Facebook and Instagram ads, optimize ads based on collected data, and build targeted audiences for future ads.
- Meta Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
- Meta Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have several options for managing or disabling cookies. Please note that restricting or disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website, including the online ordering system.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
For mobile devices, please refer to your device manufacturer's support documentation for instructions on managing cookies within your mobile browser or native apps.
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies using the following industry opt-out tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
6.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its behavior based on DNT signals received from your browser. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on pizzafactory-fresh.click. The following table summarizes the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may not be able to log in, add items to your cart, or complete an online order. Some pages may not load correctly. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track website performance or understand how visitors use our site. This will limit our ability to improve our website and services. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | You may lose certain personalization features. Your preferences, such as saved delivery addresses or preferred store locations, will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter this information each time. |
| 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 — only their relevance to you. |
8. California Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, including information collected through cookies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Certain advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" of personal information under the CPRA. You may opt out using the tools described in Section 6.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use of sensitive personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your California privacy rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or updates to our business practices. When we make changes, we will update 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 material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect how we use cookies or your rights, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, such as by displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending you an email notification where appropriate.
Your continued use of pizzafactory-fresh.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy are posted will constitute your acceptance of those changes.
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 using the details below:
Pizza Factory — Cookie Policy Inquiries
- Company Name: Pizza Factory
- Website: pizzafactory-fresh.click
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.