What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device) when you visit our website or use our mobile application. They help us provide you with a better, faster, and more secure experience by remembering your preferences, settings, and previous interactions with our service.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information they collect, how that information is used, and how you can control your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we protect and use your personal information.

Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information. They enable websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

How We Use Cookies

Astatespizza uses cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services:

• To ensure our website and mobile application function properly and securely
• To remember your preferences, settings, and login information
• To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics
• To improve our services, user interface, and overall user experience
• To provide personalized content, recommendations, and targeted advertising
• To enable essential features like shopping cart functionality and order processing
• To prevent fraud and enhance security measures
• To conduct research and analytics for business improvement
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• To facilitate social media integration and sharing capabilities
• To provide customer support and troubleshoot technical issues

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in securely
• Security cookies to protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Load balancing cookies to ensure optimal website performance
• Session management cookies for maintaining your browsing session
• Shopping cart cookies to remember items you've added
• Form submission cookies to prevent duplicate submissions

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.

• Language and region preference cookies
• Shopping cart contents and order preferences
• Recently viewed pizzerias and menu items
• Delivery address and contact information storage
• Accessibility settings and display preferences
• Search history and filter preferences
• Notification preferences and settings

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Page views, user journey tracking, and navigation patterns
• Performance monitoring, error reporting, and crash analytics
• Usage statistics and popular content identification
• Load times and technical performance metrics
• A/B testing and feature optimization data
• Conversion tracking and funnel analysis
• Heat mapping and user interaction analysis

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.

• Targeted advertising based on interests and browsing behavior
• Social media integration and sharing functionality
• Cross-site tracking for marketing and retargeting purposes
• Demographic and interest-based advertising profiles
• Campaign effectiveness measurement and attribution
• Frequency capping to limit ad repetition

Third-Party Cookies and Services

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device to help us operate and improve our service. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

• Google Analytics: For comprehensive website analytics, user behavior tracking, and performance monitoring
• Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal): For secure payment processing and fraud prevention
• Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter): For social sharing functionality and social media advertising
• Advertising Networks (Google Ads, Facebook Ads): For targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns
• Customer Support Tools: For live chat functionality and customer service
• Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery and improved performance
• Email Marketing Services: For newsletter delivery and email campaign tracking
• Security Services: For fraud detection and protection against malicious activities

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review. We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Cookie Duration and Persistence

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

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are automatically deleted when you close your browser or end your session. These are essential for basic website functionality and security.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you manually delete them. These help us remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience.

Most of our cookies are persistent and will remain on your device for varying periods:

• Essential cookies: Up to 1 year
• Functional cookies: Up to 2 years
• Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
• Advertising cookies: Up to 1 year

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings and Controls

You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device and their details
• Delete cookies individually or clear all cookies at once
• Block cookies from specific websites or domains
• Block all cookies (though this may significantly affect website functionality)
• Set preferences for accepting first-party and third-party cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set
• Set automatic deletion of cookies when you close your browser

Opt-Out Options and Tools

For analytics and advertising cookies, you can opt-out through various industry tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on for Google Analytics cookies
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page for participating ad networks
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page for interest-based advertising
• Your browser's "Do Not Track" setting (though not all websites honor this)
• Platform-specific opt-out tools for social media advertising
• Industry-specific opt-out mechanisms for different advertising categories

Mobile Device Settings

For mobile applications, you can control tracking through your device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads
• Limit Ad Tracking or Opt out of Ads Personalization options

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please note that doing so may significantly affect your experience on our website and limit available functionality:

• You may need to re-enter information and preferences more frequently
• Some features may not work properly or may be completely unavailable
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be displayed
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved between visits
• Shopping cart functionality may be impaired
• Login sessions may not persist, requiring frequent re-authentication
• Website performance may be slower or less efficient
• Security features may be compromised
• Analytics and improvement efforts may be hindered

We recommend allowing essential cookies to ensure basic website functionality while managing optional cookies based on your privacy preferences.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology updates, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications to registered users when significant changes occur
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform about policy updates
• Providing in-app notifications for mobile application users
• Updating our cookie consent mechanisms to reflect new practices

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and helping you understand and control your cookie preferences. Our customer service team is available to assist you with any questions about our cookie practices or help you adjust your settings.