Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your dining experience
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Glass Nickel Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at glassnickelpizz.top.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
This policy covers our use of cookies for essential website functionality, improving your dining and ordering experience, analytics, and marketing purposes. For information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can both make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
Cookies work by storing a small piece of information on your device that can be retrieved by the website on subsequent visits. This allows us to recognize you as a returning customer, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience.
Types of Cookies by Duration:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you navigate our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Types of Cookies by Origin:
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly and used only by us.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or Facebook.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to provide you with the best possible service. Our cookies help us:
- Essential Functionality: Enable core website features like user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and secure order processing
- Performance Improvement: Analyze how visitors use our site to identify and fix technical issues
- User Experience: Remember your preferences, location for delivery estimation, and previous orders
- Analytics: Understand website traffic patterns and user behavior to improve our services
- Marketing: Show relevant advertisements and promotions based on your interests
- Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure transactions
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functionality of our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Glass Nickel Pizza | Maintains user session during website visit | Session | Browser session |
| cart_session | Glass Nickel Pizza | Stores shopping cart contents | Persistent | 7 days |
| user_location | Glass Nickel Pizza | Stores location for delivery estimation | Persistent | 30 days |
| security_token | Glass Nickel Pizza | Prevents CSRF attacks on forms | Session | Browser session |
| cookieConsent | Glass Nickel Pizza | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24 hour period | Persistent | 1 day |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Analytics | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _gtag | Google Analytics | Enhanced eCommerce tracking | Persistent | 90 days |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and customizing content.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Glass Nickel Pizza | Stores dietary preferences and order history | Persistent | 6 months |
| language_pref | Glass Nickel Pizza | Remembers language selection | Persistent | 1 year |
| delivery_address | Glass Nickel Pizza | Stores preferred delivery address | Persistent | 90 days |
| recent_orders | Glass Nickel Pizza | Stores recent order information for quick reordering | Persistent | 30 days |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to show relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel for ad targeting and conversion tracking | Persistent | 3 months | |
| _fbc | Stores Facebook click ID for attribution | Persistent | 3 months | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for remarketing and ad personalization | Persistent | 1 year |
| ads_prefs | Glass Nickel Pizza | Stores ad preference settings | Persistent | 6 months |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website. These partners help us provide better services and analyze our website performance.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google may use cookies to collect anonymous information about your visits.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and create targeted advertising campaigns.
Learn more: Facebook Data Policy
Google Ads
We use Google Ads to show relevant advertisements to potential customers who have visited our website.
Learn more: Google Ads Privacy
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- 1 Day: Google Analytics user identification (_gid)
- 7 Days: Shopping cart persistence
- 30 Days: Recent orders and location preferences
- 3 Months: Facebook advertising cookies
- 6 Months: User preferences and dietary restrictions
- 1 Year: Language preferences and Google advertising cookies
- 2 Years: Google Analytics main tracking cookie (_ga)
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" on the left
- Choose "Cookies and other site data"
- Select your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select "Settings"
- Select "Privacy & Security" panel
- In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, click "Manage Data"
- Choose which cookies to remove or block
- Click "Save Changes"
Safari
- Choose Safari > Preferences
- Click Privacy
- Select "Block all cookies" or choose specific options
- To delete existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
- Select cookies and click "Remove"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- Choose "Cookies and site data"
- Configure your cookie preferences
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out
- Facebook Ad Preferences
- Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. You can also change your preferences at any time by:
- Looking for the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Contacting us directly using the information provided below
- Clearing your browser cookies to reset your preferences
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may limit your experience on our website. Without cookies, you may experience:
- Limited Functionality: Shopping cart may not work properly, and you'll need to re-enter information frequently
- No Personalization: We won't be able to remember your preferences or previous orders
- Security Issues: Some security features may not function correctly
- No Location Services: We won't be able to estimate delivery times or show nearby locations
- Repeated Prompts: You may see the same notifications and cookie banners repeatedly
- Login Issues: You may need to log in repeatedly during your visit
Important: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from placing orders or accessing certain areas of our website.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that you can set to tell websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with various options to control cookie usage through our cookie consent tool and the opt-out links provided in this policy. You can also control tracking through your browser settings and third-party opt-out tools.
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:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our website banner or email if you have subscribed to our newsletter
- Request your consent again if required by applicable laws
- Provide clear information about what has changed
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Glass Nickel Pizza
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 859-710-8877
Address: 7847 Tanners Ln Suite 100, Florence, KY 41042, USA
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days and work to address any concerns you may have about our cookie practices.
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit these helpful resources:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
- Cookiepedia - Database of cookies and their purposes
- Your Online Choices - European interactive advertising opt-out
- Chrome Cookie Help
- Firefox Cookie Help
- Safari Cookie Help
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described herein.