Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 26, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Mod Pizza's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website pizzas-mods.click, what your rights are regarding cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.
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. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to improve the user experience.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Mod Pizza) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the server to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies can store a variety of information, including your preferred language, login credentials, items in your shopping cart, and browsing behavior. This information helps us deliver a more personalized and seamless experience every time you visit our website.
2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not work as a result.
Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are solely used to provide the core functionality of our website.
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 to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the 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, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. 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.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website pizzas-mods.click:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use our website. This cookie is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Analytics | 2 Years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use our website. Unlike _ga, this cookie is used to identify users within a single session. | Analytics | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers. In deployments using Google Tag Manager, this cookie is named _dc_gtm_<property-id>. | Analytics | 1 Minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. This cookie tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns and helps measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. | Advertising | 3 Months |
_fbp |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track conversions from Facebook ads. | Advertising | 3 Months | |
PHPSESSID |
pizzas-mods.click | Preserves user session state across page requests. This is a session identifier that enables your session to persist during your visit. | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
pizzas-mods.click | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly showing the cookie consent banner on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 Year |
user_preferences |
pizzas-mods.click | Stores user preferences such as language selection, display settings, and other customization options to enhance the browsing experience. | Functional | 6 Months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. This cookie collects data about site usage including number of sessions, duration, pages viewed, and traffic sources. | Analytics | 2 Years |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and presenting targeted ads to the user. | Advertising | 1 Year |
NID |
Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences such as preferred language and other settings. | Advertising | 6 Months |
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines for consumer protection, we are required to provide clear and transparent information about our use of cookies and tracking technologies.
For users located in California, you have specific rights regarding the sale or sharing of your personal information, including information collected through cookies. We rely on the following legal bases for processing cookie data:
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website.
- Consent: For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Alert you when a website tries to set a cookie
Please note that if you block all cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:
| Browser | Cookie Settings Link |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Mozilla Firefox | https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store |
| Apple Safari | https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies |
| Microsoft Edge | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies |
| Opera | https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies |
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can also opt out of specific tracking services using the tools provided by those services:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-onGoogle Ads Opt-Out
To opt out of personalized Google advertising, you can visit Google's Ad Settings page:
Google Ad SettingsFacebook / Meta Opt-Out
To manage your ad preferences on Facebook and opt out of interest-based advertising, visit:
Facebook Ad PreferencesNetwork Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
To opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies:
NAI Opt-Out ToolDigital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
To opt out of interest-based advertising through the DAA's WebChoices tool:
DAA WebChoices Opt-Out6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no widely accepted standard for how websites should respond to such signals. However, you can use the opt-out mechanisms described above to control tracking.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential effects:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Our website may not function correctly. You may be unable to access certain areas, complete forms, or maintain your session while browsing. Core features such as the shopping cart and account login may not work. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track your visit in our website analytics. This means we cannot analyze how you use our website or improve our services based on your behavior. There is no direct impact on your browsing experience. |
| Functional Cookies | Some features may not work as expected. For example, your language preferences or customization settings may not be saved between visits, requiring you to re-enter your preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently as they will not be tailored based on your browsing behavior. |
8. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use your data:
- Google LLC: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of any third-party services before using them.
9. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for any other reason. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you a notification via email, where applicable.
10. Your Rights Under Applicable Law
Depending on your location within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies:
10.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information that we have collected.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise this right, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 6 or contact us directly.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 below.
11. 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:
Mod Pizza — Cookie Policy Inquiries
- Company: Mod Pizza
- Website: pizzas-mods.click
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents submitting CCPA/CPRA requests, we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.