Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apache Pizza (apacpizza.com). We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains in detail what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all users who visit our website apacpizza.com and is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, as enforced by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland. We encourage you to read this policy carefully so that you can make informed decisions about your use of our website.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can reach us at:

2. 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 across the internet to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies are stored in your browser's designated folder and are sent back to the originating website each time you revisit it.

Cookies serve a wide range of functions. Some cookies are essential to ensure that a website operates correctly — for example, remembering what you have added to a shopping basket or keeping you logged in to an account. Others collect anonymous statistical information about how visitors interact with a website, helping site owners understand user behaviour and improve the overall user experience.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but the personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your computer or device.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit apacpizza.com, our website sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it. On your next visit, the browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognise your device and retrieve your preferences or session information. Some cookies expire at the end of your browser session (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period of time (persistent cookies).

Cookies are set either by the website you are visiting directly (first-party cookies) or by third-party services operating on that website, such as analytics or advertising platforms (third-party cookies).

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Apache Pizza uses cookies for a variety of reasons, all of which are aimed at providing you with a better, more personalised experience when you visit our website. Specifically, we use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
  • Remember your preferences and settings so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.
  • Understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve its content, layout, and functionality.
  • Display relevant advertisements to you across the internet, based on your browsing habits.
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • Process online food orders safely and efficiently.

We are committed to using cookies only where there is a legitimate and lawful basis for doing so, in accordance with the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies we use on apacpizza.com into four main types: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Advertising cookies. Each category is described in detail below.

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as strictly necessary cookies) are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and services such as online ordering cannot be delivered. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable Irish and EU law, as they are strictly necessary for the legitimate functioning of the site.

Examples of what essential cookies do on apacpizza.com include:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages.
  • Keeping your online order basket intact as you browse the menu.
  • Enabling secure login and authentication where applicable.
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website. They do not track your browsing across other websites.

Examples of what functional cookies do on our website include:

  • Remembering your preferred location or store for ordering.
  • Saving your language or region preferences.
  • Remembering whether you have previously agreed to our terms.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance, content, and user experience. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform.

The information collected by analytics cookies includes pages visited, time spent on the site, links clicked, and the source of your visit (e.g., a search engine or direct URL). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

4.4 Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting or marketing cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They are typically set by our advertising partners such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook).

These cookies remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organisations, including advertisers. We obtain your consent before placing advertising cookies on your device.

5. Specific Cookies Used on apacpizza.com

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookie_consent apacpizza.com Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner does not appear on every page visit. Essential 12 months
session_id apacpizza.com Maintains the user's browsing session and keeps the online order basket intact during a single visit. Essential Session (expires when browser is closed)
XSRF-TOKEN apacpizza.com A security cookie that helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms and orders. Essential Session
store_location apacpizza.com Remembers the user's preferred Apache Pizza store location to streamline the ordering experience on return visits. Functional 30 days
user_preferences apacpizza.com Stores user preferences such as dietary filters or display settings to personalise the browsing experience. Functional 90 days
_ga Google Analytics This is the main Google Analytics cookie. It is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to distinguish between users. It stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track page views. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic websites. It helps manage the volume of data sent to Google Analytics servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to store and track conversions — for example, when a user completes an online order after clicking on a Google advertisement. This cookie helps measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Google. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Meta (Facebook) to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertisements shown to users across Meta platforms. It tracks user behaviour across websites that have integrated Facebook Pixel. Advertising 90 days
fr Meta (Facebook) Facebook's primary advertising cookie, used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. It is also used to provide cross-device tracking and retargeting capabilities. Advertising 90 days

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, we are required to have a lawful basis for processing personal data, including data collected through cookies. Our legal bases are as follows:

  • Legitimate Interests: We use essential and functional cookies on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functional, secure, and personalised website experience.
  • Consent: We rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent for analytics and advertising cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time using the methods described in Section 7 of this policy.

We use a Cookie Consent Management tool on our website to obtain and record your consent where required. This ensures that non-essential cookies are only activated after you have agreed to their use.

7. How to Manage and Disable 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:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit apacpizza.com, 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 on our website.

7.2 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 notify you when a new cookie is placed on your device. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser below:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
  • Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Content Settings > Cookies.

Please be aware that restricting cookies through your browser settings may affect the functionality of apacpizza.com and other websites you visit.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have full control over your cookie preferences, it is important to understand that disabling certain types of cookies may have an impact on your experience when using apacpizza.com.

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. Core features such as the online ordering basket, secure checkout, and form submissions may not work. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as preferred store location or dietary filters) will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter this information each time you visit the website.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we may be less able to identify and fix issues or improve the user experience. Your browsing will not be affected in any other way.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements for Apache Pizza across the internet, but they will be less relevant to your interests and browsing habits. You may see more generic ads rather than targeted promotions.

9. Third-Party Cookies and External Links

Some cookies on apacpizza.com are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties — including Google and Meta — may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your activities on our site and other websites. This information may be used to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests.

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices of external websites. We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party website you visit. Below are links to the relevant privacy policies of our main third-party cookie providers:

10. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through the use of cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under the age of 16 has provided us with personal data via our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate steps to delete such information.

11. 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 legislation, or changes in our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. Where changes are significant, we may also notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

12. Your Rights Under Irish and EU Law

Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data, including data collected through cookies:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent to use cookies, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 13 below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland if you believe your data protection rights have been violated:

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on apacpizza.com, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us:

Apache Pizza — Cookie Policy Enquiries

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 5 business days. For formal data protection requests, we will respond within 30 days as required under the GDPR.