Cookie Policy
Learn about how toppers pizza uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how toppers pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at topper-pizza.digital (the "Website"). This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, your choices regarding cookies, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should set your browser preferences accordingly or stop using our Website. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our Website.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our Website, our server sends a cookie to your device. The cookie is stored in your browser and contains information that can be read by the web server when you return to the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while browsing our Website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
- First-Party Cookies: These are set by our Website directly and can only be read by our Website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services that we use on our Website, such as analytics or advertising services.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our Website:
Essential Website Functionality
Some cookies are essential for our Website to function properly. These include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas, use shopping carts, and make use of e-billing services.
Performance Improvement
We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our Website, which pages are most popular, and how long users spend on different sections. This information helps us improve our Website's performance and user experience.
User Experience Personalization
Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your delivery location, favorite menu items, and dietary restrictions. This enables us to provide a more personalized experience tailored to your needs.
Analytics and Statistics
We use analytical cookies to understand user behavior patterns, identify popular content, and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Marketing and Advertising
We use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites to show you targeted ads.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a comprehensive list of the cookies used on our Website, organized by category:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | toppers pizza | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session | Session |
| csrf_token | toppers pizza | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Session |
| cookie_consent | toppers pizza | Stores user's cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| cart_session | toppers pizza | Maintains shopping cart contents across sessions | Persistent | 30 days |
| user_location | toppers pizza | Stores delivery location for order processing | Persistent | 30 days |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat_UA-* | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high traffic sites | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Contains campaign, session, and traffic source information | Persistent | 2 years |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personal content.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | toppers pizza | Stores user interface preferences and settings | Persistent | 1 year |
| delivery_address | toppers pizza | Remembers frequently used delivery addresses | Persistent | 90 days |
| menu_favorites | toppers pizza | Stores favorite menu items for quick reordering | Persistent | 6 months |
| dietary_preferences | toppers pizza | Remembers dietary restrictions and allergen 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 | Identifies browsers for advertising, site analytics, and other operational purposes | Persistent | 3 months | |
| fr | Contains a unique browser and user ID for targeted advertising | Persistent | 3 months | |
| marketing_campaign | toppers pizza | Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness and referral sources | Persistent | 30 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These providers have their own privacy policies and cookie policies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze how users interact with our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to qualified leads.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Preferences
Other Advertising Partners
We may work with other advertising networks and partners who use cookies to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. These partners include Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and other certified advertising networks.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies on our Website have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies
These cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They include:
- PHPSESSID - Session management
- csrf_token - Security token
- Temporary cart data during checkout
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for specific periods:
| Duration | Cookie Type | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | Analytics throttling | _gat_UA-* |
| 24 hours | Daily analytics | _gid |
| 30 days | Cart persistence, marketing tracking | cart_session, marketing_campaign |
| 90 days | Address preferences | delivery_address |
| 3 months | Facebook advertising | _fbp, fr |
| 6 months | Menu favorites | menu_favorites |
| 1 year | User preferences, consent | cookie_consent, user_preferences |
| 2 years | Google Analytics | _ga, _ga_* |
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to control and manage cookies:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below 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 delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data" and then "Remove all"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click on the menu button (three lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
- Select the sites you want to remove cookies from, or click "Remove All"
- Adjust cookie settings under "Enhanced Tracking Protection"
Safari
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click on the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preferred setting
- To delete existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data" and then "Remove All"
Microsoft Edge
- Click on the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To delete cookies, click "See all cookies and site data" and then "Remove all"
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- 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 Opt-out Tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
We provide a cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our Website. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our Website with most cookies disabled, certain features may not work properly:
Limited Functionality
- Shopping Cart: Your cart may not persist between sessions
- User Preferences: We won't remember your delivery location or dietary preferences
- Login Status: You may need to log in repeatedly
- Language Settings: The site may not remember your preferred language
Features That Won't Work
- Personalized menu recommendations
- Quick reorder functionality
- Saved delivery addresses
- Customized user interface
- Order history tracking (for guest users)
Degraded Experience Warning
Without cookies, you may experience slower navigation, repeated form filling, and loss of personalization features that make ordering food more convenient.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our Response to DNT
At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals. However, we provide comprehensive cookie controls through our consent banner and this policy to give you choice over how your data is collected and used.
Browser DNT Settings
To enable DNT in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > Send a "Do not track" request
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Tracking prevention
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.
Right to Update
We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Provide notice of material changes on our Website
- Email registered users about significant updates
- Update our cookie consent banner if necessary
Notification of Changes
For significant changes that affect how we collect or use cookies, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before implementing the changes. Continued use of our Website after changes become effective constitutes 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 contact us:
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 202-915-9004
Address:
toppers pizza
2436 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009, USA
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.
12. More Information
For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these external resources helpful:
Cookie Information Resources
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive guide to cookies
- Cookiepedia - Cookie database and information
- ICO Cookies Guidance - UK privacy regulator guidance
Browser Help Pages
Privacy and Data Protection
- Our Privacy Policy - How we collect and use personal information
- Terms of Service - Terms governing use of our Website
- FTC Privacy Guidance - Federal privacy recommendations