Cookie Policy
Learn how Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza uses cookies to enhance your online dining experience
1. Introduction
Welcome to Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website pizza-anthonys.top (the "Website"). 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 when you visit our Website or interact with our food delivery and restaurant services.
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept, reject, or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time using our cookie management tool.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, 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 visitors use their sites.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, location settings, and items in your shopping cart.
Types of Cookies by Duration:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your web browser. They help us track your activity during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our Website.
Types of Cookies by Origin:
- First-Party Cookies: Set by Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza directly on our Website.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by other companies whose services we use, such as Google Analytics or Facebook.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our Website:
- Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and secure payment processing.
- Performance Improvement: To analyze how visitors use our Website and identify areas for improvement.
- User Experience Personalization: To remember your preferences, such as your preferred restaurant location, favorite menu items, and delivery address.
- Analytics and Statistics: To understand visitor behavior, popular menu items, and website performance metrics.
- Marketing and Advertising: To show you relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Order Management: To maintain your shopping cart contents and facilitate the online ordering process.
- Location Services: To provide accurate delivery estimates and display nearby restaurant locations.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our Website. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for core website operations.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Session management and user authentication | Session | Browser session |
| cart_token | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Shopping cart persistence | Persistent | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session | Browser session |
| cookieConsent | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| user_location | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Remembers your delivery location | Persistent | 90 days |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and generates statistical data | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for 24-hour period | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _dc_gtm | Google Tag Manager | Controls loading of Google Tag Manager | Session | Browser session |
| hotjar_session | Hotjar | Collects user behavior data for website optimization | Session | 30 minutes |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| preferred_restaurant | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Remembers your preferred restaurant location | Persistent | 6 months |
| order_preferences | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Stores your dietary preferences and favorite orders | Persistent | 1 year |
| language_pref | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Remembers your language preference | Persistent | 1 year |
| ui_preferences | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Stores user interface customization settings | Persistent | 6 months |
| delivery_zone | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Remembers your delivery zone for accurate pricing | Persistent | 3 months |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel for tracking conversions and remarketing | Persistent | 3 months | |
| _gcl_au | Google AdSense | Stores and tracks conversions for Google Ads | Persistent | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Tracks user across websites for targeted advertising | Persistent | 2 years |
| fr | Enables ad delivery and tracking on Facebook | Persistent | 3 months | |
| retargeting_pixel | Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Tracks visitors for remarketing campaigns | Persistent | 30 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device. These partners help us improve our services and provide you with a better experience.
Our Third-Party Partners:
- Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and user behavior insights. View Google's Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Enables social media integration and targeted advertising. View Facebook's Privacy Policy
- Google Ads: Powers our online advertising campaigns. View Google's Privacy Policy
- Hotjar: Helps us understand user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings. View Hotjar's Privacy Policy
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing for online orders (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)
Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of our partners to understand their cookie practices.
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans, depending on their purpose and type:
| Duration | Cookie Types | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session (until browser closes) | Session cookies | PHPSESSID, csrf_token | Essential website functionality |
| 1 minute | Rate limiting | _gat_gtag | Controls data collection frequency |
| 24 hours | Short-term analytics | _gid | Daily user identification |
| 30 days | Shopping and preferences | cart_token, retargeting_pixel | Cart persistence and marketing |
| 3 months | Advertising tracking | _fbp, _gcl_au, fr, delivery_zone | Marketing campaigns and location |
| 6 months | User preferences | preferred_restaurant, ui_preferences | Personalization features |
| 1 year | Long-term preferences | cookieConsent, order_preferences, language_pref | Consent and user settings |
| 2 years | Analytics and advertising | _ga, IDE | Long-term user tracking |
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block future cookies
- Set exceptions for specific websites
Google Chrome:
- Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the menu button and select "Options"
- Select the "Privacy & Security" panel
- In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, configure your preferences
- You can also click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
Safari:
- Go to Safari > Preferences
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Configure your cookie and website data preferences
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove specific cookies
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three-dot menu and select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Adjust your cookie preferences and manage stored data
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain types of tracking through these direct links:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- 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 banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- 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's cookies and revisiting our site.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our Website:
Features That May Not Work Without Cookies:
- Shopping cart functionality - items may not stay in your cart
- User account login and authentication
- Personalized recommendations and preferences
- Location-based delivery estimates
- Order history and saved payment methods
- Website performance optimization
- Promotional offers and discounts
- Customer support chat functionality
If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to place orders through our Website and may need to call our restaurant directly or visit in person.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that they do not track users. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, and different websites handle them differently.
At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described in this policy to control tracking and data collection on our Website.
We respect your privacy choices and provide multiple ways for you to control your data through our cookie consent tool and browser settings.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our Website
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
- Notify users through our Website banner or email when appropriate
- Obtain new consent when required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. Your continued use of our Website after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +57 251 328 9566
Address: 2944 E 12th St Unit A, Austin, TX 78702, USA
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit these helpful resources:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
- Cookiepedia - Database of cookie information
- ICO Guide to Cookies - UK privacy regulator's cookie guidance
- FTC Privacy Guidance - US privacy guidance
You can also access your browser's help section for specific instructions on managing cookies:
Last Updated: January 2026
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date above and applies to all users of pizza-anthonys.top.