1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Imo's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at imos-piz.click (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or stop using our Website.

Key Points:

We use cookies to provide essential website functionality and improve your experience
Some cookies are necessary for our food ordering system to work properly
You can control cookie settings through our consent tool or your browser
This policy covers all cookies used on our Website

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our Website, our server sends a cookie to your device. The cookie is stored in your web browser and allows us to recognize your device when you return to our site. Cookies contain information that can be read by the web server that created them.

Types of Cookies

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our Website, such as keeping items in your shopping cart.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by our Website and can only be read by our domain.

Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience on our Website:

Essential Website Functionality

Maintaining your shopping cart contents across pages
Remembering your delivery location for accurate service
Keeping you logged in during your session
Ensuring website security and preventing fraud

Performance Improvement

Loading pages faster by remembering your preferences
Reducing server load through efficient caching
Optimizing website performance based on usage patterns

User Experience Personalization

Remembering your favorite pizza combinations
Customizing content based on your location
Storing your preferred ordering preferences
Maintaining language and accessibility settings

Analytics and Statistics

Understanding how visitors use our Website
Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Identifying popular menu items and services
Improving our Website based on user behavior

Marketing and Advertising

Showing relevant advertisements on other websites
Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
Providing personalized promotional offers

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed breakdown of 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 in our systems.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Imo's Pizza	Maintains user session and login state	Session	Browser session
csrf_token	Imo's Pizza	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Session	Browser session
cart_contents	Imo's Pizza	Stores shopping cart items and quantities	Persistent	7 days
delivery_location	Imo's Pizza	Remembers delivery address for order processing	Persistent	30 days
cookieConsent	Imo's Pizza	Stores your cookie consent preferences	Persistent	1 year

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 sessions	Persistent	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users within 24 hours	Persistent	24 hours
_gat_gtag_UA_*	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to Analytics	Persistent	1 minute
_ga_*	Google Analytics 4	Persists session state for GA4	Persistent	2 years

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
user_preferences	Imo's Pizza	Stores user interface customization settings	Persistent	1 year
favorite_items	Imo's Pizza	Remembers frequently ordered menu items	Persistent	6 months
dietary_preferences	Imo's Pizza	Stores dietary restrictions and preferences	Persistent	1 year
language_preference	Imo's Pizza	Remembers selected language setting	Persistent	1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Facebook Pixel for advertising tracking	Persistent	3 months
_fbc	Facebook	Facebook click identifier for ad attribution	Persistent	3 months
fr	Facebook	Facebook advertising cookie for remarketing	Persistent	3 months
IDE	Google DoubleClick	Google advertising services and remarketing	Persistent	1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device when you use our Website. These partners have their own privacy policies and cookie policies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our Website in an anonymous form.

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

Facebook

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and provide personalized advertisements.

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

Google Advertising Services

We may use Google's advertising services to show relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our Website.

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

Important Note:

We do not have control over third-party cookies. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the third parties that set them. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use your information.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies

These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. They typically include:

Login session cookies
Shopping cart session data
Security tokens

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified time period:

1 day: Some analytics and tracking cookies
7 days: Shopping cart persistence cookies
30 days: Location and preference cookies
3 months: Marketing and advertising cookies
1 year: User preference and consent cookies
2 years: Analytics cookies like Google Analytics

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our Website:

7.1 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 footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

All modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
Click "Site Settings"
Click "Cookies and site data"
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

Click the menu button (three lines) in the top-right
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
Configure your cookie preferences

Apple Safari

Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
Select "Preferences"
Click the "Privacy" tab
Choose your cookie blocking preferences
Click "Manage Website Data" to view and delete specific cookies

Microsoft Edge

Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
Select "Settings"
Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
Click "Cookies and site data"
Configure your cookie preferences

7.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain cookies using these direct links:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
Google Ads: Google Ad Settings

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may impact your experience on our Website:

Features That May Not Work:

Online Ordering: Shopping cart functionality may not work properly
Account Features: You may need to log in repeatedly
Preferences: Your delivery location and preferences won't be remembered
Personalization: Content won't be customized to your interests
Analytics: We won't be able to improve our Website based on usage data

Essential cookies are necessary for basic Website functionality and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your ability to use our services, particularly our online ordering system.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard way for websites to respond to DNT signals, and different browsers implement DNT differently.

At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can use our cookie consent tool and browser settings to control tracking cookies as described in this policy.

We are monitoring developments in DNT standards and may update our practices as standards evolve.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may 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
For significant changes, provide additional notice through our Website or email

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. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

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

These websites provide comprehensive information about cookies, how they work, and how to manage them across different browsers and devices.

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