Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 25, 2026  |  Effective Date: April 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dions (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website pizzadions.rest (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about our data collection practices and ensuring that your experience on our website is both enjoyable and respectful of your privacy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please 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 websites to recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies serve many purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping website owners understand how visitors interact with their site.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the server the cookie was sent from
  • The lifetime of the cookie (how long it will remain active)
  • A unique value, usually a randomly generated number

Cookies are not harmful programs or viruses. They cannot execute code or install software on your device. They are simply text files that help improve your browsing experience and provide useful information to website operators.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pizzadions.rest for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and tailor your experience accordingly. This process happens automatically and transparently in the background.

Cookies can be set by two different parties:

  • First-party cookies: These are cookies set directly by Dions (pizzadions.rest) and are used to improve your experience on our website.
  • Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by external parties, such as analytics providers or advertising networks, through our website.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Cookies also differ based on their lifespan:

  • Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your current browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies help our website function properly during your visit.
  • Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time or until you manually delete them. They allow our website to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving a different purpose. Below is a detailed explanation of each category.

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly and certain services you request cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functionality of the website.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website:

  • Maintain your session while you browse our menu and complete online orders
  • Remember items you have added to your cart or order
  • Ensure the website loads securely and efficiently
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to work, they do not require your consent under applicable law. However, we believe in full transparency and disclose them here.

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Performance Cookies)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve our website's performance, content, and user experience. These cookies collect information such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered.

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, which is then used to compile reports and help us improve the website. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual visitors.

For more information about how Google uses this data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples of what functional cookies do:

  • Remember your preferred language or region settings
  • Remember your location to display relevant store information
  • Store your preferred ordering options
  • Enable embedded content such as maps and videos

If you disable functional cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be less personalized.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging for you. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads to show targeted advertisements to people who have previously visited our website. These ads may appear on other websites across the internet. The advertising cookies track conversions and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

These cookies may be used to:

  • Show you relevant Dions advertisements when you browse other websites
  • Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Build a profile of your interests to show relevant ads

4. Specific Cookies We Use

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

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie is used to distinguish users and expires after 24 hours. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits data collection on high-traffic sites to manage server load and data sampling. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversion events and links ad clicks to conversions. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status pizzadions.rest Stores the cookie consent status of the user — whether consent has been given, denied, or dismissed. Prevents the cookie banner from showing on every page. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID pizzadions.rest Preserves user session state across page requests. Used to maintain your shopping cart and order information during your visit. Essential Session
cart_session pizzadions.rest Stores information about items added to your online order cart so that they persist as you navigate our website. Functional Session
user_preferences pizzadions.rest Stores your website preferences such as preferred language, location, and dietary filters to personalize 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. Tracks website visits across domains. 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 for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable US federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act. We are committed to complying with all applicable privacy regulations.

Under these laws:

  • Essential cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interest, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of our website.
  • Analytics, functional, and advertising cookies are used based on your consent, which you may provide or withdraw at any time.
  • California residents have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information collected through cookies.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings menus. You can typically find cookie settings in your browser's "Privacy," "Security," or "Settings" menu. Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

Browser How to Manage Cookies Direct Link
Google Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data Chrome Cookie Settings
Mozilla Firefox Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data Firefox Cookie Settings
Apple Safari Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data Safari Cookie Settings
Microsoft Edge Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Cookies and site permissions Edge Cookie Settings
Opera Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Content Settings → Cookies Opera Cookie Settings

Please note that if you use multiple browsers or devices to access our website, you will need to manage cookie settings on each browser and device separately.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by third-party services we use:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript to not transmit information to Google Analytics.

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On

Google Ads and Personalized Advertising Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings page, where you can manage or disable personalized ads across Google's advertising network.

Google Ad Settings

Facebook (Meta) Advertising Opt-Out

You can manage your advertising preferences on Facebook by visiting your Facebook account's ad preferences settings. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook and its advertising partners.

Facebook Ad Preferences

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

The Digital Advertising Alliance provides a tool that allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. This is a broad opt-out tool that covers many advertising networks at once.

DAA Opt-Out Tool

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

The Network Advertising Initiative also provides an opt-out tool for interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.

NAI Opt-Out Tool

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you may also be able to manage advertising preferences through your device's operating system settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (toggle off)
  • Android (Google): Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The specific impacts depend on which type of cookies you disable:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to add items to your cart, complete online orders, or access secure areas of the website. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website. While this will not affect your browsing experience, it limits our ability to improve our website based on user behavior.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences and personalization settings will not be saved. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website, and certain features such as embedded maps may not work correctly.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly, and we will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be 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. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. 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 changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. 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.

Dions — Contact Information

We will endeavor to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA regarding personal information collected through cookies, please indicate this in your communication and we will respond in accordance with applicable law.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 25, 2026. © 2026 Dions. All rights reserved.