Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 21, 2026 | Last Updated: March 21, 2026
1. Who We Are
This Cookie Policy applies to the website anthonys-coalpizza.world, operated by Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us using the details below:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: anthonys-coalpizza.world
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide analytical information about how websites are used.
Cookies are set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party organizations such as Google, Facebook, or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies"). Both types may store information about your browsing activity.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit anthonys-coalpizza.world, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and recall your preferences or behavior from your previous visit.
Cookies do not typically contain personal identifying information by themselves; however, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. This enables us to improve your experience on our website and better tailor our services to your interests.
2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, for a period of time defined by the cookie's expiration date. They allow our website to recognize you when you return.
2.3 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand how you interact with our content.
- Local Storage: Browser-based storage technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that help us track page views, clicks, and other interactions on our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on anthonys-coalpizza.world. Each category serves a distinct purpose and has a different impact on your privacy and browsing experience.
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are absolutely required for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website — such as shopping cart functionality, online ordering, or account login — would not work. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing purposes, and they do not remember where you have been on the internet.
Because these cookies are essential to the operation of our website, they are always active and cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools. You may disable them by changing your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.
3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to count the number of visitors, identify which pages are most popular, understand where visitors come from, and measure how our website is performing overall. This data helps us improve the way our website works and deliver a better experience for our users.
We primarily use Google Analytics to collect this data. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable our 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 website. These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or the items you have viewed) and provide a more personalized experience. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Facebook with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Advertising cookies can track your browsing activity across multiple websites.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on anthonys-coalpizza.world, including their purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our 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 the request rate — limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment 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. Tracks visits across websites to provide relevant advertising. | 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 used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 3 months |
PHPSESSID |
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Preserves your session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your login session, shopping cart, and other session-specific features. | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not ask for your consent on every visit to our website. | Essential | 1 year |
location_pref |
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Remembers your preferred restaurant location so that you are shown relevant menus and ordering options on return visits. | Functional | 6 months |
cart_session |
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Maintains the contents of your online order or shopping cart across pages and visits to ensure a seamless ordering experience. | Essential | Session |
user_prefs |
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza | Stores your preferences for display settings, dietary filters, and other personalization options to improve your browsing experience on return visits. | Functional | 1 year |
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed primarily by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for users in California, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act for broader consumer protection standards across the country.
Under applicable law, we rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:
- Legitimate Interest: For essential and functional cookies necessary for the operation of our website.
- Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies, we seek your consent through our cookie banner when you first visit our website.
- Contractual Necessity: For cookies required to fulfill online orders or manage your account with us.
California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit anthonys-coalpizza.world, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, alert you when cookies are being sent, or delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that disabling cookies through your browser settings may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
For mobile devices, cookie settings are typically accessible through your device's privacy or browser settings menu.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the dedicated opt-out tools provided by those organizations:
| Service | Opt-Out Tool |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on |
| Google Ads / DoubleClick | Google Ads Settings |
| Facebook / Meta Ads | Facebook Ad Preferences |
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | NAI Opt-Out Tool |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | DAA Opt-Out Tool |
| Your Online Choices (for interest-based ads) | Your Online Choices |
6.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently alter its behavior in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools listed above to limit tracking.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable some or all cookies, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience on anthonys-coalpizza.world and other websites. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each category of cookie:
| Cookie Category | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functionality will be impaired. You may not be able to place online orders, maintain a shopping cart, log into your account, or use other essential features of our website. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we will have less information available to improve your browsing experience and optimize our website's performance. Your ability to use the website will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Personalization features may not work. We will not be able to remember your preferred restaurant location, dietary preferences, or other settings. You may need to re-enter these preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also continue to see the same ads repeatedly, and we will not be able to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. |
8. Third-Party Cookies and External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and embedded content (such as social media plugins, videos, or maps). These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their content. We have no control over these third-party cookies and they are not covered by this Cookie Policy.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our website. The following third parties may set cookies through our website:
- Google LLC — for Google Analytics, Google Maps, and Google Ads services
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for social sharing features and Facebook advertising
- Instagram (Meta) — for embedded social media content
- YouTube (Google LLC) — for embedded video content
- OpenTable / Yelp — for reservation and review integrations
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies or other tracking technologies to collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us at [email protected] 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 the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or improvements to our website. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Where we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by placing a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, by sending you a direct communication.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the way we handle cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: anthonys-coalpizza.world
We are committed to addressing your concerns and will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on March 21, 2026. It applies to all users of anthonys-coalpizza.world and supersedes any previous version of this policy.