Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Dions ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at pizza-dions.digital (the "Website") or use our food delivery and ordering services.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We use cookies to enhance your experience when ordering our delicious New Mexico pizza, managing your delivery preferences, and personalizing your interactions with our services.

2. What Are Cookies

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

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize you when you return to our Website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us manage your current visit and maintain your shopping cart contents.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your login status and preferences for future visits.
  • First-party Cookies: These are set directly by our Website and can only be read by us.
  • Third-party Cookies: These are set by other companies whose services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your food ordering and delivery experience:

Essential Website Functionality

  • Managing your shopping cart contents while browsing our menu
  • Maintaining your login session for account access
  • Processing your pizza and food orders securely
  • Remembering your delivery address and contact information

Performance Improvement

  • Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
  • Identifying which menu items are most popular
  • Optimizing page loading times for faster ordering
  • Understanding how customers navigate our menu and services

User Experience Personalization

  • Remembering your favorite pizza combinations and previous orders
  • Saving your preferred delivery location and restaurant branch
  • Customizing menu recommendations based on your order history
  • Storing your dietary preferences and allergen information

Analytics and Statistics

  • Measuring website performance and user engagement
  • Understanding customer behavior and preferences
  • Improving our menu offerings and services
  • Generating reports for business optimization

Marketing and Advertising

  • Showing you relevant promotions and special offers
  • Delivering targeted advertising on other websites
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Retargeting customers who have visited our website

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled without severely impacting your user experience.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Dions Session management and user authentication Session Browser close
cart_contents Dions Maintains shopping cart items during browsing Persistent 7 days
user_location Dions Stores delivery location for order processing Persistent 30 days
csrf_token Dions Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session Browser close
load_balancer Dions Ensures consistent server connection during orders Session Browser close

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve our services and user experience.

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_gtag Google Analytics Throttles request rate to limit data collection Persistent 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Analytics Tracks conversion events and user interactions Persistent 90 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
user_preferences Dions Stores dietary preferences and allergen information Persistent 1 year
favorite_orders Dions Remembers frequently ordered menu items Persistent 6 months
delivery_address Dions Stores preferred delivery location Persistent 90 days
restaurant_branch Dions Remembers selected restaurant location Persistent 30 days

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Tracks user behavior for advertising purposes Persistent 90 days
_fbc Facebook Stores Facebook click identifier for conversion tracking Persistent 90 days
_ttp TikTok Identifies users for advertising and analytics Persistent 13 months
retargeting_pixel Dions Enables remarketing to website visitors Persistent 30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with several trusted third-party providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These companies have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how customers use our website and services. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about your visits, including pages viewed, time spent, and actions taken.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

TikTok

We use TikTok Pixel to track conversions and optimize our advertising campaigns on the TikTok platform.

Privacy Policy: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies remain on your device for different periods:

  • Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
  • 1 minute: Google Analytics throttling cookies
  • 24 hours: Google Analytics daily user identification
  • 7 days: Shopping cart contents
  • 30 days: Location and restaurant preferences, retargeting
  • 90 days: Delivery addresses, Facebook advertising cookies
  • 6 months: Favorite orders and menu preferences
  • 1 year: User preferences and dietary information
  • 2 years: Google Analytics user identification
  • 13 months: TikTok advertising cookies

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Search for "pizza-dions.digital" and delete specific cookies

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the three-line menu button in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data", click "Manage Data"
  5. Search for "pizza-dions.digital" to manage our cookies
  6. Click "Remove Selected" or "Remove All" as needed

Safari (macOS)

  1. Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. Click "Manage Website Data"
  5. Search for "pizza-dions.digital"
  6. Select our website and click "Remove"
  7. Adjust cookie preferences using the available options

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Click "See all cookies and site data"
  6. Search for "pizza-dions.digital"
  7. Manage or delete cookies as needed

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and visiting our site again.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may impact your experience on our website:

Essential Functionality Impact

  • Your shopping cart may not retain items between pages
  • You may need to re-enter your delivery address for each order
  • Login sessions may not persist, requiring frequent re-authentication
  • Order processing may be slower or encounter errors

Personalization Impact

  • We won't remember your favorite pizza combinations
  • Menu recommendations won't be personalized to your preferences
  • You'll need to re-select your preferred restaurant location each visit
  • Dietary preferences and allergen information won't be saved

Performance Impact

  • Pages may load more slowly without performance optimization
  • We can't identify and fix usability issues as effectively
  • Website improvements may be less targeted to user needs

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that allows you to signal your preference not to be tracked by websites. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals automatically. However, you can use the cookie management options described in this policy to control tracking on our website.

We support your privacy choices and encourage you to use the browser settings and opt-out tools mentioned above to manage your tracking preferences.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

  • Our use of cookies and tracking technologies
  • Legal requirements and regulations
  • Industry standards and best practices
  • Our business operations and services

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website banner or email if you're a registered user
  • Request renewed consent where required by law

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

11. Contact Us

Questions About Our Cookie Policy?

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us:

+1 855-228-6325 [email protected]

1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend visiting these resources:

Browser Help Pages

Thank you for taking the time to understand how we use cookies to enhance your experience at Dions. We're committed to transparency and respecting your privacy choices while providing you with the best possible service for ordering your favorite New Mexico pizza and other delicious menu items.