Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Glass nickel pizza ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at glass-nickelpizza.rest (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.

By continuing to browse and use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described herein. 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 are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy provides detailed information about the different types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences to maintain control over your online experience.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit our Website. These files contain information that can be read by the website that created them when you visit it again. Cookies serve many functions - they can remember your login information, store items in your shopping cart, remember your preferences, and help us understand how you interact with our website.

Types of Cookies by Lifespan:

• Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us track your movement from page to page during a single browsing session and prevent you from having to re-enter information unnecessarily.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits, making your browsing experience more efficient and personalized.

Types of Cookies by Origin:

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Glass nickel pizza when you visit our Website. We have full control over these cookies and use them to improve your experience on our site.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or Facebook. These cookies help us analyze website traffic, deliver targeted advertisements, and integrate with social media platforms.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Glass nickel pizza uses cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience on our website and help us provide better service. Our use of cookies falls into the following categories:

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a comprehensive table detailing all cookies used on our website, organized by category. This information helps you understand exactly what data is being collected and how it's being used to enhance your experience with Glass nickel pizza.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies without severely affecting the functionality of our website.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Glass nickel pizza	Maintains user session state across pages	Session	Session
cookieConsent	Glass nickel pizza	Stores user cookie preferences	Persistent	1 year
cart_token	Glass nickel pizza	Maintains shopping cart contents	Persistent	30 days
security_token	Glass nickel pizza	Prevents CSRF attacks and ensures form security	Session	Session
load_balancer	Glass nickel pizza	Routes requests to appropriate server	Session	Session

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, which pages are visited most often, and if users encounter any error messages. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users and sessions	Persistent	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users for 24 hours	Persistent	24 hours
_gat_gtag	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to Analytics	Persistent	1 minute
_gtm_activity	Google Tag Manager	Tracks user interactions and events	Persistent	30 days
performance_metrics	Glass nickel pizza	Monitors page load times and site performance	Persistent	7 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your location preferences, favorite menu items, and customized settings.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
user_location	Glass nickel pizza	Stores preferred delivery location	Persistent	90 days
menu_preferences	Glass nickel pizza	Remembers dietary restrictions and favorites	Persistent	180 days
language_pref	Glass nickel pizza	Stores language preference	Persistent	1 year
ui_settings	Glass nickel pizza	Stores user interface customizations	Persistent	1 year
order_history	Glass nickel pizza	Enables quick reordering of favorite items	Persistent	1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Stores browser identifier for Facebook advertising	Persistent	90 days
_fbc	Facebook	Stores click identifier for Facebook conversion tracking	Persistent	90 days
marketing_segments	Glass nickel pizza	Categorizes users for targeted promotions	Persistent	180 days
ad_frequency	Glass nickel pizza	Controls advertisement display frequency	Persistent	30 days
campaign_tracking	Glass nickel pizza	Tracks effectiveness of marketing campaigns	Persistent	60 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality and analyze performance. Below are the main third-party cookie providers and their purposes:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service provides valuable insights into user behavior, popular content, and website performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions, helping us make data-driven decisions to improve our website and services.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Facebook Pixel

The Facebook Pixel helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver more relevant ads to our customers on Facebook and Instagram. It tracks conversions, optimizes ad delivery, and builds audiences for future advertising campaigns.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy

Ad Settings: https://www.facebook.com/ads/settings

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager helps us manage and deploy marketing tags on our website without having to modify the code. This service enables us to quickly update tracking codes and related code fragments on our website.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose. Here's a breakdown of how long various types of cookies remain on your device:

Cookie Category	Typical Duration	Removal Method	Purpose
Session Cookies	Until browser is closed	Automatic deletion	Temporary functionality during browsing session
Essential Persistent	1-30 days	Manual deletion or expiry	Core website functionality
Performance	24 hours - 2 years	Manual deletion or expiry	Analytics and site improvement
Functionality	90 days - 1 year	Manual deletion or expiry	User preferences and personalization
Marketing	30-180 days	Manual deletion or expiry	Targeted advertising and remarketing

7. How to Manage Cookies

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

7.1 Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Links

Several third-party services provide direct opt-out mechanisms:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad settings
• Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of participating networks
• Digital Advertising Alliance: AdChoices opt-out page

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 optimal experience
• Customize your cookie preferences by category
• Reject non-essential cookies

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

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Here's what may not work properly if you disable different types of cookies:

9. Do Not Track Signals

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

At present, Glass nickel pizza does not respond to Do Not Track browser settings or signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described in this policy to control the types of cookies that are set when you visit our website.

We continue to monitor developments in Do Not Track technology and may update our practices as industry standards evolve. If you want to opt-out of tracking, we recommend using the browser cookie controls and third-party opt-out tools mentioned in this policy.

10. Updates to This Policy

Glass nickel pizza reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through prominent website notices
• Send email notifications to registered users for material changes
• Request renewed consent where legally required

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

11. Contact Us

12. More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find the following resources helpful:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org - Comprehensive information about cookies and how to manage them
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org - Information about online advertising and privacy
• Digital Advertising Alliance: digitaladvertisingalliance.org - Tools for controlling online behavioral advertising
• Your Online Choices (EU): www.youronlinechoices.eu - European interactive advertising opt-out page

Browser Help Pages:

• Chrome: Google Chrome Cookie Settings
• Firefox: Mozilla Firefox Cookie Help
• Safari: Safari Cookie Management
• Edge: Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings

Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Version: 1.0