Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 31, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Apache Pizza's Cookie Policy. Apache Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website apchepiza.com and is committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and the ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336 of 2011) as enforced by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland.

Cookies help us ensure our website works correctly, improve your experience when ordering food online, and provide us with insights about how visitors interact with our site. This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, how long they remain on your device, and how you can manage or disable them.

2. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by websites to make them work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the owners of those websites.

When you visit apchepiza.com, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognise your device and remember certain information about your previous visit — such as items in your online ordering basket, your preferences, or whether you have previously accepted our cookie notice.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, in certain circumstances, personal data that we hold about you may be linked to the information stored in or obtained from cookies. We treat any such linked data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

3.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are cookies set directly by Apache Pizza (i.e., by apchepiza.com) and are only accessible by us. Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners — such as Google Analytics or advertising networks — when you visit our website. These third parties may collect data about your online activities across different websites.

3.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your web browser. They help us maintain continuity as you navigate between pages. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, or until you manually delete them. They allow us to recognise you when you return to our website.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies used on apchepiza.com into four main types:

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off without affecting how the site works. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging into your account, adding items to your order basket, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are exempt from consent requirements under Irish ePrivacy law.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on each page, and whether users encounter any error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and to understand how customers interact with our online ordering system.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred store location, language settings, or saved login details — and provide enhanced, personalised features. These cookies can also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as remembering your order history or favourite pizza selections.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and promotional content 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. They are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) with our permission. These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit apchepiza.com:

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Apache Pizza Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked for consent on every page visit. 12 months
session_id Apache Pizza Essential Maintains your active session while browsing and using the online ordering system. Session
cart Apache Pizza Essential Stores the contents of your order basket so items are retained as you navigate between pages. Session
auth_token Apache Pizza Essential Authenticates logged-in users and keeps you signed in to your account during a session. Session
remember_me Apache Pizza Functional Remembers your login details if you select "Remember Me" at login, allowing faster sign-in on return visits. 30 days
store_location Apache Pizza Functional Remembers your preferred Apache Pizza store location for faster ordering on future visits. 6 months
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Distinguishes unique users and sessions. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to throttle request rate. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate and limit data collection on high-traffic websites. 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Advertising Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using Google Ads services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Advertising Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites for retargeting purposes. 3 months
fr Meta (Facebook) Advertising Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a unique browser and user ID. 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Advertising Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report on website user actions after viewing or clicking on an advertisement, to measure the effectiveness of an ad. 1 year
NID Google Functional Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertisements and to remember user preferences. 6 months

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the GDPR and the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336 of 2011), we are required to have a lawful basis for processing personal data collected through cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are used on the basis of our legitimate interests and the necessity to provide you with the service you have requested. No consent is required for these cookies as they are essential for the website to function.
  • Analytics, Functional, and Advertising Cookies: These are only placed on your device with your explicit consent, as required by Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. You may provide or withdraw this consent at any time through our cookie management tool or by adjusting your browser settings as described below.

7. How to Manage and Control 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 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit apchepiza.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can revisit and change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance on how to manage cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Please be aware that restricting cookies through your browser settings may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit, as many websites rely on cookies to function correctly.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

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

Service Provider Opt-Out / Management Link
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ad Settings
Meta / Facebook Ads Facebook Ad Preferences
Your Online Choices (EU) Your Online Choices Ireland
Network Advertising Initiative NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance DAA Opt-Out Tool

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using apchepiza.com. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each category of cookie:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to add items to your basket, complete an order, or log in to your account. Core features of the online ordering system may be unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to monitor and improve website performance. This does not affect your ability to browse or place orders, but it limits our ability to identify and fix technical issues.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as your saved store location, preferred delivery address, or login details) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter this information each time you visit the site.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements for Apache Pizza, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will have less ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

9. Cookies and Children

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data via our website, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove that information promptly.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to have your online activity tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through the methods described in Section 7 of this policy.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we may also display a notice on our website or send you a notification by email where we hold your contact details.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of apchepiza.com after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms, subject to your right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

12. Your Rights Under Irish and EU Data Protection Law

As a data subject under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, you have the following rights in relation to personal data collected through cookies:

  • Right to be informed: You have the right to know how your data is being used, which this Cookie Policy fulfils.
  • Right of access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you, including data collected via cookies.
  • Right to erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Where we rely on your consent to use cookies, you can withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
  • Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland if you believe your data protection rights have been infringed.

13. Contact Us

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

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 30 days in accordance with our obligations under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 31, 2026. Apache Pizza is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent use of cookies in compliance with GDPR, the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and the ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336 of 2011) as overseen by the Data Protection Commission of Ireland.