Cookie Policy
Learn how Imos Pizza uses cookies to enhance your ordering experience and improve our services.
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Imos Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website pizzimos.click (the "Service"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser preferences accordingly or refrain from using our website.
Key Points:
- We use cookies to improve your browsing and ordering experience
- Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly
- You can manage cookie preferences through our consent tool or browser settings
- This policy applies to all visitors and customers of pizzimos.click
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, our server sends cookies to your browser, which stores them on your device. The next time you visit our site, your browser sends these cookies back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These help you navigate our site and maintain your session while ordering.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. These remember your preferences between visits.
Types of Cookies by Source
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Imos Pizza to provide core functionality and improve your experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Imos Pizza uses cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our food ordering platform:
Essential Website Functionality
- Maintaining your shopping cart contents during your visit
- Remembering your login status and user preferences
- Ensuring security and preventing fraud
- Processing online orders and payments securely
Performance Improvement
- Loading pages faster by remembering your previous visits
- Reducing server load and improving site speed
- Optimizing our menu display and ordering system
User Experience Personalization
- Remembering your delivery location for accurate delivery estimates
- Saving your favorite menu items and order preferences
- Customizing content based on your location and preferences
- Displaying relevant promotional offers and discounts
Analytics and Statistics
- Understanding how visitors use our website
- Analyzing popular menu items and ordering patterns
- Improving our website design and functionality
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Marketing and Advertising
- Showing you relevant advertisements on other websites
- Measuring the success of our advertising campaigns
- Providing personalized promotional offers
- Supporting our social media marketing efforts
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Imos Pizza | Maintains user session and login state | Session | Browser session |
| cookieConsent | Imos Pizza | Stores cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| cart_session | Imos Pizza | Maintains shopping cart contents | Session | Browser session |
| csrf_token | Imos Pizza | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session | Browser session |
| location_data | Imos Pizza | Stores delivery location for order processing | Persistent | 30 days |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| 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 | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _gtag_UA_* | Google Analytics | Tracks page views and user interactions | Persistent | 2 years |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Imos Pizza | Stores user interface preferences and settings | Persistent | 1 year |
| favorite_items | Imos Pizza | Remembers favorite menu items | Persistent | 6 months |
| delivery_preferences | Imos Pizza | Stores preferred delivery options | Persistent | 3 months |
| recent_orders | Imos Pizza | Quick access to recent order history | Persistent | 90 days |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel for conversion tracking | Persistent | 3 months | |
| _fbc | Facebook Click ID for attribution | Persistent | 3 months | |
| ads_preferences | Imos Pizza | Stores advertising preferences and interests | Persistent | 1 year |
| remarketing_data | Imos Pizza | Enables remarketing to previous visitors | Persistent | 180 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These partners help us provide better services and understand our audience.
Google Analytics
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook Pixel
Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
Purpose: Conversion tracking and custom audience creation for advertising
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences
Google Ads
Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Display targeted advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
6. Cookie Duration
The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on their type and purpose:
| Cookie Category | Typical Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Browser Session | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Essential Cookies | Session to 1 year | Vary based on functionality requirements |
| Analytics Cookies | 1 minute to 2 years | Google Analytics standard durations |
| Functionality Cookies | 30 days to 1 year | Based on user preference storage needs |
| Marketing Cookies | 3-12 months | Sufficient for campaign tracking and remarketing |
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on your device:
7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
- Reject All: Disable all non-essential cookies
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines)
- Select "Options" (Windows) or "Preferences" (Mac)
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings
- Select "Block cookies and site data" to disable all cookies
Safari
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preference
- Select "Block all cookies" to disable cookies entirely
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and stored data"
- Choose "Block all cookies" to disable cookies
7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Browser Add-on Opt-out
- Google Ads: Ad Settings
- Facebook: Ad Preferences
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Consumer Choice Page
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
Features That May Not Work Properly:
- Shopping Cart: Items may not stay in your cart between pages
- Login Status: You may be logged out frequently
- Preferences: Settings won't be remembered between visits
- Order History: Quick reorder functionality may not work
- Location Services: Delivery estimates may be inaccurate
- Personalization: Content and offers won't be tailored to you
- Site Performance: Pages may load slower
Essential vs. Optional Cookies
Some cookies are essential for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled if you want to use our online ordering system. Optional cookies enhance your experience but aren't required for core functionality.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our Response to DNT: We currently do not respond to DNT signals automatically. However, you can opt out of tracking through our cookie consent tool or by using the third-party opt-out links provided in this policy.
Setting DNT in Your Browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > Send a "Do Not Track" request
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Website tracking: "Ask websites not to track me"
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send Do Not Track requests
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users through our website banner or email (for registered customers)
- Request renewed consent for any new cookie categories
- Provide clear information about what has changed
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Contact Information
Imos Pizza
389 Main St
Washington, VA 22747, USA
Phone: +1 540-675-3801
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Response time: Within 48 hours
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit these helpful resources:
Educational Resources
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: digitaladvertisingalliance.org
- Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
Browser Help Pages
- Chrome: Cookie settings in Chrome
- Firefox: Cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Safari cookie settings
- Edge: Edge cookie management
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
- Terms of Service - Terms governing your use of our website
- Refund Policy - Our policies regarding order refunds and returns