Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Dions ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website pizza-dions.click. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy and provides detailed information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to being transparent about our data collection practices and giving you control over your privacy choices.

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 contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

Cookies serve many purposes, such as helping websites remember your preferences, login information, and items in your shopping cart. They also help website owners understand how users interact with their sites, which pages are most popular, and how to improve the user experience.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help websites remember your actions during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Types of Cookies by Origin:

• First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website (pizza-dions.click) and can only be read by our site.
• Third-party Cookies: Set by external services that we use on our website, such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons that help us provide you with the best possible experience when ordering food from Dions:

Essential Website Functionality

• Maintaining your shopping cart items while you browse our menu
• Remembering your delivery address and contact information
• Keeping you logged in to your account during your session
• Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity

Performance Improvement

• Loading pages faster by caching frequently accessed content
• Reducing server load and improving website stability
• Optimizing our website's performance across different devices

User Experience Personalization

• Remembering your favorite menu items and previous orders
• Saving your preferred restaurant location for pickup or delivery
• Customizing content based on your dietary preferences
• Displaying relevant promotions and special offers

Analytics and Statistics

• Understanding how visitors navigate our website
• Identifying popular menu items and peak ordering times
• Improving our website design and functionality based on user behavior
• Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Marketing and Advertising

• Showing you relevant advertisements on other websites
• Measuring the success of our advertising campaigns
• Providing personalized offers based on your interests

4. Types of Cookies We Use

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 refuse them without impacting how our site functions.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Dions	Session management and user authentication	Session	Browser session
cart_items	Dions	Preserves shopping cart contents	Persistent	7 days
user_prefs	Dions	Stores user preferences and settings	Persistent	30 days
security_token	Dions	CSRF protection and security	Session	Browser session
cookieConsent	Dions	Records 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. They help us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	Persistent	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	Persistent	24 hours
_gat_UA-XXXXX	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	Persistent	1 minute
_gtag_UA_XXXXX	Google Analytics	Google Analytics tracking	Persistent	2 years

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
location_pref	Dions	Remembers your preferred restaurant location	Persistent	90 days
delivery_address	Dions	Stores your delivery address for convenience	Persistent	30 days
dietary_prefs	Dions	Remembers dietary preferences and allergies	Persistent	1 year
ui_theme	Dions	Saves your preferred website theme	Persistent	1 year

4.4 Targeting/Marketing 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Facebook Pixel for advertising tracking	Persistent	3 months
fr	Facebook	Facebook advertising cookie	Persistent	3 months
IDE	Google	Google advertising cookie	Persistent	2 years
test_cookie	Google	Tests whether browser accepts cookies	Session	15 minutes

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is being used.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which helps us improve our site and services.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions, optimize advertisements, and create custom audiences for our social media marketing.

Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to show relevant advertisements to potential customers across the Google network.

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Duration Category	Time Period	Examples	Purpose
Session Cookies	Until browser is closed	PHPSESSID, security_token	Essential functionality during your visit
Short-term Persistent	1-7 days	cart_items, _gid	Shopping cart, basic analytics
Medium-term Persistent	1-3 months	user_prefs, _fbp	User preferences, advertising
Long-term Persistent	1-2 years	_ga, dietary_prefs	Long-term analytics, saved preferences

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to be notified when cookies are being set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using the following links:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
• Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
• Contacting us directly to update your preferences

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:

Essential Functionality Issues

• Unable to maintain items in your shopping cart
• Difficulty staying logged in to your account
• Problems with form submissions and order processing
• Reduced website security features

Personalization Features

• Loss of saved preferences and custom settings
• Need to re-enter delivery information for each order
• Less relevant content and recommendations
• Generic instead of personalized promotions

Performance Impact

• Slower page loading times
• Need to reload certain content repeatedly
• Less optimized user interface

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that allows you to express a preference not to be tracked by websites you visit. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals differently than to other users. However, we are committed to respecting your privacy choices, and you can always manage your cookie preferences using the methods described in this policy.

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

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 operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
• Notify you through our website banner or email if required by law
• Request new consent for material changes that affect your privacy rights
• Provide clear information about what has changed

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.

11. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit the following resources:

• All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
• Your Online Choices - European interactive advertising opt-out
• Chrome Cookie Help
• Firefox Cookie Help
• Safari Cookie Help