Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies to enhance your experience

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Blackjack pizza uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at blackjackpizza.click.

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Blackjack pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at blackjackpizza.click (the "Service"). This policy covers what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, how you can control cookie preferences, and how our use of cookies relates to your privacy.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

As a food service business, we use cookies to enhance your ordering experience, remember your preferences, and provide personalized service that makes ordering from Blackjack pizza more convenient and enjoyable.

2. What Are Cookies

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

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your device. Your device stores the cookie in a file located inside your web browser. The next time you visit our website, your browser will send the cookie information back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and provide you with a personalized experience.

Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us track your movement through our website during a single session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (or until you delete them). They help us recognize you when you return to our website.

Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website and can only be read by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons that enhance your experience with Blackjack pizza:

Essential Website Functionality

  • Maintaining your shopping cart contents as you browse our menu
  • Remembering your login status and preferences
  • Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
  • Managing load balancing across our servers

Performance Improvement

  • Understanding which pages are most popular
  • Identifying and fixing technical issues
  • Optimizing website speed and performance
  • Analyzing traffic patterns and user behavior

User Experience Personalization

  • Remembering your delivery location and preferences
  • Saving your favorite menu items
  • Customizing content based on your interests
  • Providing relevant food recommendations

Analytics and Statistics

  • Measuring website traffic and usage
  • Understanding customer behavior and preferences
  • Improving our menu offerings and services
  • Generating business insights for better decision making

Marketing and Advertising

  • Showing you relevant advertisements
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Personalizing promotional offers
  • Re-engaging customers who have shown interest in our food

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Blackjack pizza Maintains user session and login state Session Browser close
cart_contents Blackjack pizza Stores shopping cart items and quantities Persistent 30 days
cookieConsent Blackjack pizza Remembers your cookie preference settings Persistent 1 year
csrf_token Blackjack pizza Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session Browser close
load_balancer Blackjack pizza Ensures requests are routed to the correct server Session Browser close

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and sessions Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users within 24 hours Persistent 24 hours
_gat_gtag_UA_* Google Analytics Throttles request rate to Analytics Persistent 1 minute
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 Persists session state for Analytics 4 Persistent 2 years
page_views Blackjack pizza Tracks popular menu items and pages Session Browser close

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
delivery_location Blackjack pizza Remembers your delivery address Persistent 90 days
favorite_items Blackjack pizza Stores your favorite menu items Persistent 1 year
order_preferences Blackjack pizza Saves dietary preferences and special instructions Persistent 6 months
restaurant_choice Blackjack pizza Remembers your preferred restaurant location Persistent 30 days
ui_preferences Blackjack pizza Stores interface customization settings Persistent 1 year

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 Facebook advertising Persistent 90 days
_fbc Facebook Stores Facebook click ID for conversion tracking Persistent 90 days
ads_preferences Blackjack pizza Personalizes promotional offers and content Persistent 1 year
remarketing_tag Google Ads Enables remarketing to previous visitors Persistent 540 days
campaign_source Blackjack pizza Tracks which marketing campaigns bring visitors Session Browser close

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on our website. These services help us provide better functionality, analytics, and marketing capabilities.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, which helps us improve our services and menu offerings.

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

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Facebook Pixel

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

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

Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Preferences

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for remarketing and to show relevant advertisements to people who have visited our website.

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

Ad Settings: Google Ad Settings

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies stay on your device for different periods of time. Here's a summary of cookie lifespans:

Duration Category Time Period Examples Purpose
Session Cookies Until browser closes PHPSESSID, cart_session Temporary functionality during your visit
Short-term 1 minute - 24 hours _gid, _gat_gtag Rate limiting and daily analytics
Medium-term 30 - 90 days delivery_location, _fbp User preferences and advertising
Long-term 6 months - 2 years _ga, favorite_items Long-term analytics and personalization

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website and in your browser:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click on 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 block specific sites, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Search for "blackjackpizza.click" and manage our cookies

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click on the menu button (three lines) in the top right
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
  5. Search for "blackjackpizza.click" to manage our cookies
  6. You can also adjust cookie settings using the dropdown menu

Safari

  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar and select "Preferences"
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preference
  4. Click "Manage Website Data" to view and delete specific cookies
  5. Search for "blackjackpizza.click" to manage our cookies

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click on 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. Choose your cookie preferences
  6. Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage specific sites
  7. Search for "blackjackpizza.click" to manage our cookies

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these direct links:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

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

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may limit your ability to use certain features of our website:

If You Disable All Cookies:

  • You won't be able to maintain items in your shopping cart
  • You'll need to re-enter your delivery information each visit
  • Login functionality may not work properly
  • Your preferences won't be saved between visits
  • Some security features may not function

Features That Require Cookies:

  • Shopping Cart: Essential for maintaining your order as you browse
  • User Accounts: Required for login and account management
  • Order History: Necessary to display your previous orders
  • Delivery Preferences: Needed to remember your location and preferences
  • Favorite Items: Required to save and display your favorite menu items
  • Website Security: Essential for protecting against fraud and attacks

Even if you disable non-essential cookies, our website will continue to function for basic browsing and ordering, but you may not receive the personalized experience that makes ordering from Blackjack pizza convenient and enjoyable.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you don't want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

Our current approach to DNT signals:

  • We recognize DNT signals from your browser
  • When DNT is enabled, we limit non-essential tracking
  • Essential cookies for website functionality will still be used
  • Third-party analytics and advertising cookies may be reduced

How to Enable Do Not Track:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Send a "Do not track" request
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > 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, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.

When we make changes to this policy:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, we may notify you through email or a prominent notice on our website
  • The updated policy will take effect immediately upon posting
  • Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Contact Information

Blackjack pizza

7 Rue du Don-de-Dieu, Québec, QC G1K 3Z6, Canada

+1 418-872-4386

[email protected]

blackjackpizza.click

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours during business days. For immediate assistance with cookie settings, please use your browser's cookie management tools as described in Section 7 above.

12. More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

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Related Policies:

This Cookie Policy works together with our other policies: