Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Green Lantern Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website pizza-greenlatern.rest, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. 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. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Green Lantern Pizza) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies remain on your device for different periods of time depending on whether they are "session cookies" or "persistent cookies."

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They help our website remember what you selected on the previous page to avoid having to re-enter that information.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device after your browser is closed and are reactivated when you return to the website that created them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.

2. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pizza-greenlatern.rest, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it in a dedicated folder on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide you with a personalized and efficient experience.

In addition to standard cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to determine whether you have performed a specific action.
  • Local Storage: A feature of your web browser that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets embedded in our website that help us collect and analyze data about how visitors interact with our site.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Green Lantern Pizza uses the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like placing an online order, cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies if you wish to use our website.

3.2 Functional / Preference Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as saving your cart items or delivery address. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages visitors go to most often and whether they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and to enhance user experience.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These 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 as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

4. Specific Cookies Used on pizza-greenlatern.rest

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our website, including their name, purpose, type, and duration:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Green Lantern Pizza Maintains your session while browsing our website. Required for shopping cart functionality and order processing. Essential Session
csrf_token Green Lantern Pizza Helps protect our website against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. A security cookie. Essential Session
cookie_consent Green Lantern Pizza Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on subsequent visits. Essential 12 months
user_location Green Lantern Pizza Remembers your preferred delivery location or nearest store to personalize your ordering experience. Functional 6 months
cart_items Green Lantern Pizza Saves the items you have added to your cart so they are not lost if you navigate away from the page. Functional 30 days
user_preferences Green Lantern Pizza Stores your website preferences such as font size, language, and display settings. Functional 12 months
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. Each cookie value is re-generated daily. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user interactions across sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad performance. 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 conversions from Facebook ads. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads to measure the effectiveness of an advertisement and to present targeted ads to the user. Advertising 13 months
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and is also used to remember user preferences. Advertising 6 months

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party services on our website that may also set cookies on your device. These third-party providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Ads: We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and show relevant ads. For more information, visit Google's Advertising Policies.
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel: We may use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads and to build custom audiences for advertising. For more information, visit Facebook's Cookie Policy.
  • Google Maps: Our website may embed Google Maps to display our restaurant location. Google Maps may set its own cookies. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or refuse cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link 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, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a website tries to place a cookie on your device. Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising and Analytics

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies using the following tools:

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 (EU/UK) Your Online Choices

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website from a mobile device, you can also manage advertising preferences through your device settings:

  • iOS Devices: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to limit ad tracking.
  • Android Devices: Go to Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or refuse certain cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to place online orders, use the shopping cart, or access secure areas of the site. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as saved delivery address, location, or cart items) will not be remembered between visits. You will need to re-enter information each time you visit our site.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website. This means we may have a reduced ability to improve our website based on user behavior and preferences.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly, and we will have reduced ability to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

8. Legal Basis and Compliance

Green Lantern Pizza is committed to complying with all applicable United States laws and regulations relating to data privacy and cookies, including:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. Advertising and analytics cookies that process personal data may be subject to CCPA/CPRA requirements. You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, which may include data collected through advertising cookies.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines on online advertising and consumer privacy, including requirements related to behavioral advertising disclosures.
  • CAN-SPAM Act and related regulations: While primarily applicable to email, we apply similar principles of transparency and user choice to our use of tracking technologies.

For California residents who wish to exercise their rights under CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the sharing of personal information via cookies, please contact us using the information provided below or use the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described in Section 6 above to control tracking on our website.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as a banner on our website or a notification via email if you have provided us with your contact information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Green Lantern Pizza — Contact Information

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For requests related to California privacy rights under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.