Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Apache Pizza is committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader commitment to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and the ePrivacy Regulations (SI No. 336 of 2011) as implemented in Ireland and overseen by the Data Protection Commission (DPC).

This policy applies to all visitors to apchipizza.com and explains in plain language what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, how you can control them, and what happens if you choose to disable certain cookies.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, 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 internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better and more personalised user experience, and to gather reporting information about how the website is used.

Cookies are stored on your device by your web browser. When you return to a website that has placed a cookie on your device, the website can read that cookie to recognise you and remember your preferences or actions.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Apache 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 through or on the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

Cookies can remain on your device for different lengths of time. Some are session cookies, which exist only while your browser is open and are automatically deleted when you close it. Others are persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period of time or until you manually delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies, such as web beacons (also known as tracking pixels), local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for a number of different purposes. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the technical operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. Others help us to improve the performance and functionality of our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and deliver relevant advertising. Specifically, we use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings (such as language and location)
  • Keep you logged in to your account during your visit
  • Remember items you have added to your online order or basket
  • Analyse how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Measure the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns
  • Provide relevant advertising to you on other platforms
  • Enable social media sharing functionality

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies used on apchipizza.com into four main types:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms and placing an online order. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website will then not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

4.2 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 understand 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 site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. 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, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 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 sites. 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.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on apchipizza.com:

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
cookieconsent_status Apache Pizza Strictly Necessary Stores the user's cookie consent preference so that the consent banner is not shown on every page visit. 1 year
PHPSESSID Apache Pizza Strictly Necessary Maintains your user session on the website, keeping you logged in and preserving your basket/order while navigating between pages. Session
cart Apache Pizza Strictly Necessary Stores the contents of your shopping basket/order so that items are not lost as you navigate through the ordering process. Session
auth_token Apache Pizza Strictly Necessary Used to authenticate logged-in users and maintain a secure session for account holders. 30 days
csrf_token Apache Pizza Strictly Necessary A security token used to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks during form submissions. Session
_ga Google Analytics Analytics & Performance The main Google Analytics cookie, used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for the site's analytics reports. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics & Performance Used to distinguish individual users for Google Analytics. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and expires after 24 hours. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics & Performance Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. Helps to manage the volume of requests sent to Google Analytics servers. 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Advertising & Targeting Used by Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to store and track conversions. It helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by tracking when a user who clicked on an advertisement completes an action (such as placing an order) on the website. 90 days
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Advertising & Targeting Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers, and to track visits across websites for the purposes of delivering targeted advertising via the Facebook platform. 90 days
fr Meta (Facebook) Advertising & Targeting Used by Facebook to provide a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. This is the primary advertising cookie for Facebook, enabling ad delivery and conversion tracking. 90 days
user_location Apache Pizza Functional Stores your selected delivery area or location preference so that you are shown the most relevant store and menu information for your area without needing to re-enter it on each visit. 30 days
preferred_store Apache Pizza Functional Remembers your most recently selected or preferred Apache Pizza store to provide a faster ordering experience on return visits. 90 days
ui_preferences Apache Pizza Functional Stores your interface preferences, such as theme settings or accessibility options, to provide a more personalised browsing experience. 1 year

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under Irish and EU law, we are required to have a valid legal basis for processing personal data, including data collected via cookies. Our legal basis for each category of cookie is as follows:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are used on the basis of our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) in operating a functional and secure website. No consent is required for these cookies as they are essential to providing the service you have requested.
  • Analytics & Performance Cookies: These are used only with your prior consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you provide through our cookie consent banner when you first visit the website.
  • Functional Cookies: These are used with your prior consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) obtained through our cookie consent banner.
  • Advertising & Targeting Cookies: These are used only with your explicit prior consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you provide through our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. You can do this through your browser settings or our cookie preference centre.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our website.

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. The method for doing this varies by browser. Please follow the links below for instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser:

For mobile devices, please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions or your mobile browser's help section.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

Many of the third parties whose cookies we use provide their own opt-out mechanisms. You can use these tools to manage how these third parties track your activity:

Third Party Opt-Out / Management Tool
Google Analytics You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads / Advertising You can manage your Google ad personalisation settings at:
https://adssettings.google.com
Meta / Facebook You can manage your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook account settings:
https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance) A pan-European opt-out platform for online behavioural advertising:
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/ie/
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) An opt-out tool for NAI member companies:
https://optout.networkadvertising.org/

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience on our website. The specific impact will depend on which type of cookies you disable:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Strictly Necessary The website may not function correctly. You may not be able to complete an online order, log in to your account, or use secure areas of the site. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Analytics & Performance We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot measure and improve our website's performance based on visitor behaviour. Your use of the website will not be directly affected.
Functional Certain features will not work as expected. For example, you may need to re-enter your location or preferred store on every visit, and personalisation features will be unavailable.
Advertising & Targeting You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to you as they will not be tailored to your interests. Your browsing experience on our website will not otherwise be affected.

9. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect data from or about children under 16 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us through our website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you by prominently posting a notice on our website or sending you a notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of apchipizza.com after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law.

11. Your Rights Under Irish and EU Data Protection Law

As a resident of Ireland or the European Union, you have the following rights under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018 in relation to data collected through cookies (where such data constitutes personal data):

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data (including for non-essential cookies), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish supervisory authority, the Data Protection Commission (DPC), if you believe your data protection rights have been violated:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, D02 RD28
Ireland
Website: www.dataprotection.ie

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the way we use cookies on apchipizza.com, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Apache Pizza