Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your food ordering experience
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dions' Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website dions-pizz.top ("Website") to provide you with the best possible food ordering and dining experience.
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 provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
We are committed to transparency about how we collect and use data related to you. This policy will help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last updated: January 2026
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us recognize your device and provide you with a personalized experience.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, our servers send 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 servers, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us track your activity during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
Types of Cookies by Origin
- First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website to provide core functionality and improve your experience.
- Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and payment processors.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes that help us provide you with an excellent food ordering experience:
Essential Website Functionality
- Managing your shopping cart and order process
- Remembering your login status and preferences
- Providing secure access to your account
- Enabling payment processing and order completion
Performance Improvement
- Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
- Optimizing website speed and performance
- Understanding which pages are most popular
User Experience Personalization
- Remembering your delivery location and preferences
- Suggesting menu items based on your past orders
- Customizing content based on your interests
- Providing relevant offers and promotions
Analytics and Statistics
- Measuring website effectiveness and popularity
- Understanding customer behavior and preferences
- Improving our menu and service offerings
- Generating insights for business decisions
Marketing and Advertising
- Showing you relevant advertisements
- Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
- Providing personalized promotional content
- Retargeting visitors with relevant offers
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without significantly affecting the website's functionality.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Dions | Maintains user session and shopping cart | Session | Browser session |
| csrf_token | Dions | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session | Browser session |
| user_preferences | Dions | Stores user interface preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| cookieConsent | Dions | Remembers your cookie consent choices | Persistent | 1 year |
| location_data | Dions | 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 unique users for 24 hours | Persistent | 1 day |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Analytics | Session | 1 minute |
| page_views | Dions | Tracks page visits and user navigation | Session | Browser session |
| bounce_tracking | Dions | Measures engagement and bounce rate | Session | Browser session |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Dions | Remembers your language selection | Persistent | 1 year |
| favorite_items | Dions | Stores your favorite menu items | Persistent | 6 months |
| order_history | Dions | Remembers past orders for quick reordering | Persistent | 1 year |
| dietary_preferences | Dions | Stores dietary restrictions and preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| delivery_preferences | Dions | Remembers delivery instructions | Persistent | 6 months |
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 tracking for advertising | Persistent | 3 months | |
| fr | Facebook advertising optimization | Persistent | 3 months | |
| ads_preferences | Dions | Tracks ad interaction and preferences | Persistent | 90 days |
| remarketing_data | Dions | Enables targeted remarketing campaigns | Persistent | 90 days |
| conversion_tracking | Dions | Measures advertising campaign effectiveness | Persistent | 30 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on our website. These partners help us provide better services and understand our website performance.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about your visit in an anonymous form, including pages visited, time spent, and referring websites.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Payment Processors
Our payment partners may set cookies to facilitate secure payment processing and fraud prevention.
Delivery Partners
When you use our delivery services, our delivery partners may set cookies to track order status and optimize delivery routes.
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
| Duration Category | Timeframe | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Until browser closes | Essential website functionality | Shopping cart, security tokens |
| Short-term | 1 minute - 1 day | Performance optimization | Rate limiting, analytics |
| Medium-term | 1 week - 3 months | User experience, advertising | Preferences, marketing campaigns |
| Long-term | 6 months - 2 years | Personalization, analytics | User preferences, order history |
Most cookies will automatically expire after their set duration. However, you can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser 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" → "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select "Preferences"
- Select "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
- Search for our website and remove or manage cookies
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Use "Manage Website Data" to control cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- Select "Cookies and site data"
- Manage your cookie preferences
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party tracking:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising: NAI Opt-out Tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
Essential Functionality That May Be Affected:
- Shopping Cart: Your cart items may not be saved between pages
- User Login: You may need to log in repeatedly
- Order Processing: Completing orders may become difficult or impossible
- Payment Security: Secure payment processing may be compromised
- Preferences: Your delivery location and preferences won't be remembered
Functionality That Will Still Work:
- Browsing our menu and restaurant information
- Reading about our services and locations
- Accessing contact information
- Basic website navigation
We recommend accepting at least essential cookies to ensure the best possible experience when ordering food from Dions.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked.
Our Response to DNT
Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. However, we respect your privacy choices and provide clear cookie controls regardless of your browser's DNT setting.
How to Enable DNT
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies → Send a "Do Not Track" request
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking
Even with DNT enabled, essential cookies required for website functionality will still be necessary for our services to work properly.
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 business operations.
How We Notify You of Changes
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending email notifications for significant changes (if you've provided your email)
- Displaying a notice on our website for major policy updates
Your Continued Use
By continuing to use our website after any changes to this policy, you agree to the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Policy Version: 2.0
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 346-571-7931
Address:
Dions
2704 Polk St A
Houston, TX 77003
USA
What to Include in Your Inquiry
When contacting us about cookies, please provide:
- Your browser type and version
- The specific cookie or issue you're asking about
- The device you're using (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Any error messages you've encountered
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend these helpful resources:
Educational Resources
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive guide to understanding cookies
- Your Online Choices - Information about behavioral advertising
- ICO Cookie Guide - UK Information Commissioner's guidance
Browser Help Pages
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy works alongside our other privacy documents:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal data
- Terms of Service - Legal terms for using our website
- Refund Policy - Information about order refunds and cancellations
Thank you for taking the time to understand our cookie practices. We're committed to transparency and providing you with control over your data while delivering the best possible food ordering experience.