Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 10, 2026 | Effective Date: May 10, 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 food-modpizza.rest, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage or disable them according to your preferences.

Mod Pizza is committed to being transparent about the technologies we use to collect data when you interact with our website. We respect your privacy and want to ensure you have control over your personal data and browsing experience. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, both of which are available on our website.

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. These files are created by the website's server and sent to your browser, where they are stored for future reference. Cookies help websites recognize your device the next time you visit, enabling a smoother and more personalized browsing experience.

Cookies serve a variety of functions. Some are essential to the basic operation of a website, while others are used for analytical purposes, to remember your preferences, or to deliver targeted advertisements. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but the data they collect may be combined with other information that can identify you.

Beyond traditional cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page or email has been opened or accessed.
  • Local Storage Objects: Similar to cookies but stored within your browser's local storage, often used for performance or functionality purposes.
  • Session Storage: Temporary data stored in your browser during a single session, deleted once the browser window is closed.
  • Fingerprinting: A method of identifying a device based on its unique configuration, software, and browser settings.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, all references to "cookies" include these similar tracking technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit our website at food-modpizza.rest, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser then stores this cookie on your device. Each time you return to our website or navigate between pages, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a consistent user experience.

Cookies can be categorized based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your current browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Cookies can also be categorized by their origin:

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (food-modpizza.rest) and only accessible by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services or partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks) that we have integrated into our website. These third parties may have access to the data collected through their cookies.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type and why we use them.

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, our website cannot function properly, and we cannot provide the services you request. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools. They include cookies that enable you to navigate the site, use secure areas, and complete transactions such as online food orders.

Examples of what essential cookies do:

  • Keep you logged into your account during your session
  • Maintain your shopping cart or order details
  • Enable secure payment processing
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure website security

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether visitors encounter any error messages. This information is used in aggregate form and helps us improve the performance and usability of our website. These cookies do not directly identify you as an individual.

We use Google Analytics to gather this information. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your use of our website and generates reports for us. The data collected includes your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the duration of your visit.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember your location (city or region), your preferred language, or your login details so you do not have to re-enter them on your next visit. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Examples of what functional cookies do on our website:

  • Remember your location for showing nearby Mod Pizza locations
  • Remember your previous orders or favorite menu items
  • Save your dietary preferences or allergen alerts
  • Enable social media sharing functionality

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. They are placed by third-party advertising networks (such as Google Ads) with our permission. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and build a profile of your interests, which is then used to show you relevant advertisements on our website and other websites you visit. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Please note that these third parties have their own privacy policies and we do not control how they use the data they collect through their cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on food-modpizza.rest:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (DoubleClick) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 Months
cookieconsent_status food-modpizza.rest Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly showing the consent banner. Essential 1 Year
PHPSESSID food-modpizza.rest Preserves user session state across page requests. Required for core website functionality including shopping cart and user authentication. Essential Session
cart_session food-modpizza.rest Stores your online food order and cart details so they are preserved as you navigate between pages. Essential Session
user_location food-modpizza.rest Remembers your selected location or nearest Mod Pizza restaurant to provide relevant menu and delivery options. Functional 30 Days
user_preferences food-modpizza.rest Stores your dietary preferences, favorite items, and personalization settings to enhance your experience on return visits. Functional 6 Months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 Months
fr Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination. Advertising 3 Months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking on an advertiser's ad in order to measure the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 Year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. Advertising 6 Months

Note: This table represents the primary cookies used on our website. Additional cookies may be set by third-party integrations and may change over time as our website evolves. We review and update this list regularly.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed primarily by the following laws and regulations:

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): For users in California, we comply with requirements regarding the disclosure of data collection practices, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to know what personal data is collected.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines regarding unfair or deceptive practices related to online data collection and consumer privacy.
  • CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable federal regulations: Where our cookie use intersects with email marketing or electronic communications.

For essential cookies, we use them on the basis of legitimate interest and contractual necessity — they are required to provide the services you request. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you provide through our cookie consent mechanism.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Through Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit food-modpizza.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

7.2 Through Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is being set. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly. Below are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Browser How to Manage Cookies
Google Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
Mozilla Firefox Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
Opera Settings → Advanced → Privacy and Security → Content Settings → Cookies

For more information on managing cookies through your browser, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies directly through the following tools and links:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on
Google Ads Personalization

To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit:

Google Ads Settings
Facebook (Meta) Opt-Out

To manage your advertising preferences on Facebook and opt out of interest-based advertising:

Facebook Ad Preferences
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

To opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies:

NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

To opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies:

DAA Opt-Out Tool

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. Below is a summary of what may happen if you choose to disable different categories of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to place online food orders, log in to your account, or complete secure transactions. Core features will be unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website, which means we may be less able to improve our services based on user behavior. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as saved location, dietary preferences, and saved orders) will not be remembered between visits. You will need to re-enter this information each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized to your interests. You may see ads that are less relevant to you. Our ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns will also be reduced.

We recommend that you keep essential and functional cookies enabled to ensure the best possible experience on food-modpizza.rest. You may choose to disable analytics and advertising cookies without significantly impacting your core ability to use our website.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 7 to control the cookies placed on your device.

We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update our practices accordingly.

10. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website food-modpizza.rest is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our website, please contact us at [email protected].

11. California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by 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 through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information 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. Some of our advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" of personal information under CPRA. You may opt out by using the cookie management tools described in this policy or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

12. 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 laws, or changes in our data practices. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Contact Information — Mod Pizza

Company: Mod Pizza

Website: food-modpizza.rest

Email: [email protected]