Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 29, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 29, 2026

1. 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. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalized experiences for visitors.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored for a set period of time. Each time you return to the website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy available on our website.

1.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit anthonypizza.world, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this file, and the next time you visit our site, the browser sends the cookie back to our server. This process enables our website to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in to any account features
  • Understand how you navigate and use our site
  • Deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests
  • Analyze website performance and user behavior
  • Improve overall website functionality and user experience

1.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

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

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They do not collect information from your device and expire as soon as you leave the website or close your browser session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created the particular cookie.

1.3 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and are used to improve your experience on our website.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. These third parties may use the data collected through these cookies for their own purposes, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on anthonypizza.world:

2.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the website cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages
  • Remembering items in your online order or cart
  • Ensuring security of the website and preventing fraud
  • Enabling you to use contact forms and interactive features

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move around our website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, see how visitors move around the site, and improve the way our website works. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.

2.3 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. Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, your region, or your login details — so we can provide a more personalized experience. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Facebook. These cookies track your browser across other websites and build a profile of your interests, which is then used to show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on anthonypizza.world, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

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 across browsing sessions. 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 single day. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic sites to prevent server overload. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 Months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for providing advertising and site analytics services. Advertising 3 Months
cookieconsent_status anthonypizza.world Stores the user's cookie consent preference so that the consent banner is not shown on every page visit. Essential 1 Year
PHPSESSID anthonypizza.world Preserves user session state across page requests and maintains the browsing session while navigating the site. Essential (Session) Session
cart_session anthonypizza.world Remembers items added to your online order or cart so that your selections are not lost when navigating between pages. Functional Session
user_preferences anthonypizza.world Stores user preferences such as selected location, language settings, and other personalization options to enhance your experience. Functional 6 Months
__utmz Google Analytics Collects data on where the user came from, what search engine was used, what link was clicked, and what search term was used to find the website. Analytics 6 Months
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 advertisements with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an advertisement and presenting targeted ads to the user. Advertising 1 Year

4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit anthonypizza.world, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, accept or reject cookies automatically, or delete existing cookies. The exact process for managing cookies varies by browser. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser:

For more general information about managing cookies across various browsers, you may also visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

4.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings. Additionally, your mobile device's operating system may provide options to limit ad tracking or reset your advertising ID through the device's privacy settings.

5. Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Cookies

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies:

5.1 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, available at:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

5.2 Google Ads and DoubleClick Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page:

5.3 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences through your Facebook account settings or via the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool:

5.4 Your Online Choices (US Residents)

US residents can also visit the following resources to exercise choices about behavioral advertising:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on anthonypizza.world. The following outlines the potential effects depending on which cookies you disable:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functions may not work properly. You may not be able to complete online orders, use contact forms, or navigate the website effectively. These cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie settings.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track and analyze how visitors use our website, which may limit our ability to identify and fix issues, improve our services, and optimize the user experience.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and personalization settings will not be saved. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit, and certain features such as location-based content may not work correctly.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. The advertising you encounter will be generic rather than tailored to your browsing behavior and preferences.

7. Cookies and US Privacy Law

As a business operating in the United States, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza is committed to complying with applicable federal and state privacy laws governing the use of cookies and online tracking technologies. These include:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We adhere to the FTC's guidelines on online behavioral advertising and transparency in data collection practices.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (including through advertising cookies), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights. To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable laws, or changes in the services we use. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of anthonypizza.world after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If we make material changes to the way we use cookies, we will notify you by updating the effective date and, where appropriate, by displaying a new cookie consent notice when you next visit our website.

9. 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. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza