Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Note: This Cookie Policy applies to the website pizzasmod.rest operated by Mod Pizza. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to pizzasmod.rest ("we," "our," or "us"), the official website of Mod Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we place on your device, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.

We operate in the United States and comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding fair and transparent data practices.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login details, and browsing behavior.

Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Mod 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 can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser (for a defined period), while session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

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

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track activity.
Local Storage: Data stored locally on your browser that persists beyond a session.
JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about how you interact with our website.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Mod Pizza uses cookies for several important reasons. Cookies help us:

Ensure our website functions properly and securely.
Remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Deliver relevant advertising and promotional content.
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Enable social media integrations and sharing features.
Prevent fraud and enhance security.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies do not require your consent, as they are strictly necessary for the delivery of the service you have requested.

Essential cookies allow you to navigate our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas, adding items to your online order, and processing transactions.

4.2 Functional / Preference Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, your region, and other customizable settings. These cookies provide enhanced, more personalized features and help us remember your preferences the next time you visit.

For example, functional cookies may remember your pizza preferences, your nearest Mod Pizza location, or whether you prefer dark mode on our website.

4.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages encountered. This information helps us understand how our website is performing and allows us to improve your experience.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. For more information about how Google uses your data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4.4 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 remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and measure the performance of our online advertising campaigns. We may also use cookies from social media platforms such as Facebook (Meta), Instagram, and others to serve you targeted advertisements across the web.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzasmod.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users.	Analytics	2 Years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users for the current session.	Analytics	24 Hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites.	Analytics	1 Minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using Google's services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads.	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.	Advertising	3 Months
`fr`	Facebook (Meta)	Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a unique encrypted Facebook ID and browser ID.	Advertising	3 Months
`session_id`	pizzasmod.rest	Maintains your session state across page requests. Essential for the ordering and checkout process.	Essential	Session
`csrf_token`	pizzasmod.rest	Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying that form submissions originate from our website.	Essential	Session
`user_preferences`	pizzasmod.rest	Stores your website preferences such as language, region, and display settings to personalize your experience on return visits.	Functional	1 Year
`cart_token`	pizzasmod.rest	Saves the contents of your shopping cart or online order so your items are not lost if you navigate away from the page.	Essential	7 Days
`cookie_consent`	pizzasmod.rest	Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not repeatedly ask for your consent on each visit.	Essential	1 Year
`nearest_location`	pizzasmod.rest	Remembers your preferred or nearest Mod Pizza restaurant location to streamline the ordering process.	Functional	30 Days
`_ga_<container>`	Google Analytics 4	Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and measure user engagement across website visits.	Analytics	2 Years
`IDE`	Google DoubleClick	Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report a website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's advertisements.	Advertising	1 Year

* This table represents the most common cookies used on our website. Additional cookies may be set from time to time as we update our services and technology partners. We will update this policy accordingly.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our website uses services from trusted third-party providers who may set cookies on your device on our behalf. These third parties include:

Google LLC — Analytics, advertising, and performance measurement services. Google may use data collected through cookies for its own purposes in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram) — Social media features, advertising, and retargeting services.
Hotjar Ltd. — Website heatmaps and session recording for UX improvement (where applicable).
Stripe, Inc. / Payment Processors — Secure payment processing (uses strictly essential cookies only).

We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties directly.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

Please note that if you use different devices (e.g., your computer, smartphone, and tablet), you will need to manage cookies on each device separately.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Providers

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools provided by our advertising and analytics partners:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics browser add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Advertising Settings: Manage your Google ad personalization preferences at: https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI members at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA opt-out tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info/
Your Online Choices (YourAdChoices): Visit: https://youradchoices.com/

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can limit ad tracking through your device settings:

iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
Android: Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important: Please be aware that restricting or disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

If you choose to disable or block certain categories of cookies, please be aware of the following potential impacts:

Essential Cookies: Disabling these cookies is not recommended and may prevent you from using core features of our website, including the online ordering system, checkout, and secure account login. Many of these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function.
Functional Cookies: Disabling these cookies means that your preferences (such as your preferred location, language, or saved cart items) will not be remembered between visits, resulting in a less personalized experience.
Analytics Cookies: Disabling analytics cookies means we cannot collect data about how you use our website. While this will not affect your user experience, it limits our ability to improve website performance and usability based on real user behavior.
Advertising Cookies: Disabling advertising cookies means you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You will also not benefit from our personalized promotions and offers tailored to your preferences and past interactions with our brand.

We always strive to ensure that our website functions as effectively as possible, even with certain cookies disabled. If you experience any issues after adjusting your cookie settings, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

Depending on your location within the United States, you may have specific rights relating to your personal data collected through cookies. In particular:

California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you via cookies.
- Request deletion of your personal data collected through cookies.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through advertising cookies.
- Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
All U.S. Residents: Under the FTC Act, we are committed to fair and transparent data practices. We will not engage in deceptive or unfair practices regarding the collection and use of cookie data.

To submit a privacy request or learn more about your rights, please email us at [email protected].

10. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a banner or notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes with respect to cookies that require consent.

11. Contact Us

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

Mod Pizza

Email: [email protected]
Website: pizzasmod.rest

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days of receipt. For urgent matters or data subject requests under applicable U.S. privacy law, we will make every effort to respond as quickly as possible and within any timeframes required by law.