Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 25, 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 pizzasmod.top, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your online experience with us is both enjoyable and secure.

As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act's guidelines on online tracking and consumer protection. If you are a California resident, you have additional rights regarding your personal data, which are outlined in this policy.

Please take a moment to read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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 stored in your web browser and allow the website — or third parties — to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies serve a wide variety of functions. They can help a website remember your preferences, keep you logged in, understand how you interact with the site, and deliver personalized advertisements. In essence, cookies make your online experience smoother and more relevant.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the server that placed the cookie
  • A unique identifier (a string of numbers and letters)
  • An expiration date (after which the cookie is automatically deleted)
  • Specific data values associated with the cookie

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pizzasmod.top, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your device and recall your previous interactions, preferences, and settings.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are embedded on our website, such as analytics providers or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies").

2.2 Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your interactions with our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on pizzasmod.top. Each category serves a distinct purpose and has different implications for your privacy.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as "strictly necessary" cookies) are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of our website simply would not function. These cookies do not collect any information that could be used for marketing purposes, and they do not remember where you have been on the internet.

Examples of essential cookie functions include:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages
  • Remembering items you have added to your online order or cart
  • Ensuring secure areas of the website remain accessible only to authorized users
  • Load balancing to ensure the website remains available during high traffic periods

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your experience. Under applicable U.S. law, including the FTC Act's guidelines, we are permitted to use these cookies without requiring prior consent, though we are still required to disclose their use.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and functionality of pizzasmod.top.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect information such as:

  • The number of visitors to our website
  • The pages visited and time spent on each page
  • The source of traffic (e.g., search engines, direct visits, referrals)
  • Technical information about your device and browser
  • Geographic location data (at the country or city level)

The data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and does not personally identify you. Google Analytics complies with U.S. privacy laws and operates under Google's privacy policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, functional cookies may remember:

  • Your preferred language or region
  • Your username (if you choose to save it)
  • Accessibility settings or display preferences
  • Whether you have previously accepted our cookie policy
  • Your preferred restaurant location or delivery area

The information collected by functional cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. If you disable these cookies, some features of the website may not function as intended, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies (also called "targeting" or "marketing" cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and allow us and our advertising partners to show you ads that are more likely to be of interest to you.

We use advertising cookies from Google Ads and other digital advertising platforms. These cookies help us:

  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Limit the number of times you see the same advertisement
  • Track conversions from advertisements (e.g., visits to our website after clicking an ad)
  • Deliver personalized offers and promotions related to our food services

Under the CCPA and CPRA, California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may exercise this right by following the opt-out instructions provided in Section 6 of this policy.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzasmod.top, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users and store information about how visitors use our website. Creates a statistical report on the website's performance. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic websites. If Google Analytics is deployed via Google Tag Manager, this cookie will be 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. Stores and 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. Helps track visits across websites and build a profile of your interests. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID pizzasmod.top Preserves your session state across page requests. This is a general-purpose identifier used to maintain user session variables on the server. Essential Session
cookie_consent pizzasmod.top Stores your cookie consent preferences to ensure we do not ask for your consent repeatedly on every visit. Essential / Functional 1 year
cart_session pizzasmod.top Stores the contents of your online order cart so your selections are maintained as you browse our menu and navigate between pages. Essential Session
user_location pizzasmod.top Remembers your preferred restaurant location or delivery area to provide relevant local menu options and promotions. Functional 30 days
lang_pref pizzasmod.top Stores your language and regional display preferences so you do not need to re-select them each time you visit our website. Functional 1 year
_gtag_UA Google Tag Manager Used to store and update a unique value for each page visited, helping Google Tag Manager track user journeys and website events. Analytics Session
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. Advertising 1 year

Note: The above table represents the primary cookies used on pizzasmod.top. As our website evolves, we may introduce new cookies or retire existing ones. We will update this table accordingly.

5. How We Use Cookie Data

The data collected through cookies is used for a variety of purposes that help us operate and improve our food service website:

  • Website Operations: Ensuring the website functions correctly and efficiently, including processing online orders and reservations.
  • Performance Monitoring: Understanding how visitors use our website so we can identify and fix technical issues and improve navigation.
  • Personalization: Remembering your preferences to provide a more tailored and convenient experience when you visit our site.
  • Marketing and Advertising: Delivering relevant promotions, offers, and advertisements related to our menu, special deals, and new food offerings.
  • Security: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other security threats.
  • Compliance: Meeting our legal obligations under applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including the FTC Act and CCPA/CPRA where applicable.

6. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to manage, restrict, or delete cookies at any time. Below, we outline the various methods available to you for controlling cookie use.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Here are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Through your browser settings, you can typically:

  • View the cookies currently stored on your device
  • Delete individual cookies or all cookies
  • Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
  • Receive a notification when a website attempts to place a cookie
  • Enable or disable "Do Not Track" signals

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Cookies

Many of the third-party companies that set cookies through our website offer their own opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to use the following tools:

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

Google Ads and DoubleClick Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit Google's Ads Settings page or use the Google Advertising Opt-Out tool:

Google Ads Settings

Facebook / Meta Advertising Opt-Out

To control how Facebook uses your data for advertising purposes, visit the Facebook Ad Preferences page:

Facebook Ad Preferences

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal:

DAA Opt-Out

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

Alternatively, you can use the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out tool:

NAI Opt-Out

6.3 California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights with respect to your personal information, including data collected through cookies. These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: You have the right to limit how we use and disclose sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 8 of this policy.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on pizzasmod.top. Below, we outline the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Disabling essential cookies will significantly impair the functionality of our website. You may be unable to place online orders, log in to your account, or access secure areas of the website. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Analytics Cookies Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our website. While this will not directly affect your user experience, it will limit our ability to identify and resolve performance issues and improve our services.
Functional Cookies Disabling functional cookies means that certain personalization features will not work. For example, your preferred language, location, and accessibility settings will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time.
Advertising Cookies Disabling advertising cookies will mean that the advertisements you see online will be less relevant to your interests. You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic rather than personalized to your preferences and browsing behavior.

Please note that disabling third-party cookies through your browser settings may not completely prevent all tracking by third parties, as some companies use other methods. We recommend using the specific opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 for more comprehensive control.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where required by law, notify you through our website or via email.

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Mod Pizza — Contact Information

Our team will respond to all inquiries as promptly as possible, and in any case within the timeframes required by applicable U.S. law.