Cookie Policy
Understanding how Mod Pizza uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience
Last Updated: February 28, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Mod Pizza ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at pizza-mods.rest. This policy provides detailed information about what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Important: When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use cookies. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time using our cookie preferences center.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website 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.
Types of Cookies by Duration:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us identify you during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor.
Types of Cookies by Provider:
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly to provide core functionality and analyze how you use our site.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience on our food service website:
- Essential Functionality: To provide basic website functions like remembering your cart contents, location preferences for delivery estimation, and security features.
- Performance Improvement: To understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where users encounter issues.
- Personalization: To remember your preferences such as language settings, dietary restrictions, and frequently ordered items.
- Marketing Optimization: To show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns.
- Order Management: To maintain your shopping cart session, remember delivery addresses, and streamline the ordering process.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and maintaining your shopping cart.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Mod Pizza | Maintains user session and cart contents | Session | Browser session |
| csrf_token | Mod Pizza | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Browser session |
| cookieConsent | Mod Pizza | Remembers your cookie preference choices | Persistent | 1 year |
| location_zip | Mod Pizza | Stores zip code for delivery estimation | Persistent | 30 days |
| cart_items | Mod Pizza | Preserves shopping cart between visits | Persistent | 7 days |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for 24 hours | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Analytics | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _hjSessionUser | Hotjar | Sets unique user ID for session recordings | Persistent | 1 year |
| _hjSession | Hotjar | Tracks page views in a session | Session | 30 minutes |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Mod Pizza | Remembers your language selection | Persistent | 1 year |
| dietary_prefs | Mod Pizza | Stores dietary restrictions and preferences | Persistent | 6 months |
| favorite_location | Mod Pizza | Remembers your preferred restaurant location | Persistent | 6 months |
| order_history | Mod Pizza | Quick access to previous order preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Tracks visits for Facebook advertising | Persistent | 3 months | |
| _fbc | Stores last visit for conversion tracking | Persistent | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Measures ad effectiveness and targeting | Persistent | 1.5 years |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Tests cookie functionality | Session | 15 minutes |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These partners help us provide better service and understand our audience better.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website in an anonymous form.
For more information: Google Privacy Policy
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and provide personalized ads to Facebook users who have visited our website.
For more information: Facebook Cookie Policy
Hotjar
Hotjar helps us understand user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings to improve our website usability.
For more information: Hotjar Privacy Policy
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies remain active for different periods:
| Duration | Cookie Types | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Session (browser close) | Essential functionality | PHPSESSID, csrf_token |
| 1 minute | Rate limiting | _gat_gtag |
| 15 minutes | Testing | test_cookie |
| 24 hours | Daily analytics | _gid |
| 7 days | Shopping cart | cart_items |
| 30 days | Location preferences | location_zip |
| 3 months | Advertising | _fbp, _fbc |
| 6 months | User preferences | dietary_prefs, favorite_location |
| 1 year | Settings and history | language_pref, order_history, cookieConsent |
| 2 years | Long-term analytics | _ga |
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click on the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To remove existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select "Settings"
- Select the "Privacy & Security" panel
- In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, adjust your settings
- To clear existing cookies, click "Clear Data"
- Select "Cookies and Site Data" and click "Clear"
Safari
- Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
- Click on the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie preferences under "Cookies and website data"
- To remove existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
- Select websites and click "Remove" or "Remove All"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu and select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left panel
- Click "Cookies and data stored"
- Adjust your cookie settings as desired
- To clear cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices Tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Important: Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website and affect your user experience.
If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:
- Lost Shopping Cart: Items in your cart may not be saved between visits
- Repeated Login Prompts: You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Limited Personalization: We won't be able to remember your preferences, dietary restrictions, or favorite locations
- Reduced Functionality: Some features like order history and quick reordering may not work properly
- Basic Analytics: We won't be able to improve our service based on usage patterns
- Generic Advertising: You may see less relevant advertisements
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track your browsing activity. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can still control tracking through our cookie consent banner and by adjusting your browser settings as described above.
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 factors. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website banner or email if required by law
- In some cases, seek your renewed consent for new cookie uses
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
11. Contact Us
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
+1 212-219-0764
Mailing Address:
Mod Pizza
265 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012
United States
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit these helpful resources:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
- ICO Cookie Guidance - UK Information Commissioner's Office guidance
- Network Advertising Initiative - Online advertising self-regulation
- Chrome Cookie Help
- Firefox Cookie Help
- Safari Cookie Help