🍪 Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Think of cookies like a restaurant remembering your favorite table and usual order – they help us provide you with a personalized and seamless experience every time you visit Pizza Forte online.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website, each serving a specific purpose:

Detailed Cookie Information

Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies we use:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session	Essential
cart_items	Stores items in your shopping cart	7 days	Essential
cookiesAccepted	Remembers your cookie consent choice	1 year	Essential
user_preferences	Stores your language and location preferences	1 year	Functional
recent_orders	Remembers your recent order history	30 days	Functional
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours	Analytics
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - ad delivery and measurement	3 months	Advertising

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about page views, session duration, and user behavior.

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. This helps us show you more relevant ads and track conversions from our social media marketing.

Google Maps

Our contact and delivery pages may use Google Maps to show our location and delivery areas. Google may set cookies to provide this mapping functionality.

Payment Processors

When you make a payment, our payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal) may set cookies to process your transaction securely and prevent fraud.

How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over cookies. Here are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section of your browser.

Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to opt out of specific types of cookies:

• Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ad Preferences: Adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook settings
• Your Online Choices: Visit youronlinechoices.eu to manage advertising cookies from multiple companies

Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
• Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to allow
• Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for basic functionality

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by contacting us directly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.