Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Green Lantern Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website, greenlaternpizz.rest. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Green Lantern Pizza) are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Cookies are not harmful to your device. They do not contain viruses or malicious software. However, they do store information about your browsing behavior and preferences, which is why understanding how they work is important for your privacy.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit greenlaternpizz.rest for the first time, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser then stores this cookie on your device's hard drive or memory. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and recall your preferences or actions from your previous visit.
Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information such as your name or email address (but only if you provide that information to us). Most cookies are entirely anonymous and only contain technical information.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on greenlaternpizz.rest. These are categorized based on their purpose and how long they remain active on your device.
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent because they are essential to the functioning of the website.
Examples of what essential cookies do on our site:
- Remember items you have added to your shopping cart or online order
- Maintain your session when you navigate between pages
- Ensure secure and authenticated access to your account
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the structure, content, and user experience of greenlaternpizz.rest. We use Google Analytics to collect this data.
The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website is generally transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, your location, or customizations you have made to the website. They provide enhanced, more personal features and may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include:
- Remembering your preferred location for delivery or pickup orders
- Storing your previously selected menu preferences
- Keeping you logged in to your Green Lantern Pizza account
3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are placed to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies are set by our advertising partners and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, including Google Ads and social media advertising.
These cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertising on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on greenlaternpizz.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads (AdSense) | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. | Advertising | 3 months |
cookieconsent_status |
Green Lantern Pizza | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the cookie banner does not appear on every page visit. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Green Lantern Pizza | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining login sessions and shopping cart data. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Green Lantern Pizza | Maintains the contents of your online food order cart between visits to ensure items are not lost when browsing. | Essential / Functional | 7 days |
user_location |
Green Lantern Pizza | Stores your preferred delivery or pickup location to streamline the ordering process on future visits. | Functional | 30 days |
_fbp |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps measure and improve the relevance of ads. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. This is Facebook's primary advertising cookie. | Advertising | 3 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Collects and stores data about user interactions with the website. | Analytics | 2 years |
Please note that this list may not be exhaustive. The specific cookies used may vary as we update our website, introduce new features, or change our service providers. We will update this policy accordingly.
5. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can remain on your device for different lengths of time depending on their type:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate between pages on our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or refuse cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website, including the online ordering system, may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptoutGoogle Ads (Advertising) Opt-Out
To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit Google's Ad Settings page:
https://adssettings.google.comFacebook / Meta Ads Opt-Out
To opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook and its partners, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookiesYou can also manage your Facebook ad preferences at:
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferencesNetwork Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at:
https://optout.networkadvertising.orgDigital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
Consumers in the United States can also opt out of interest-based advertising through the DAA's WebChoices tool:
https://optout.aboutads.info6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage your cookie and tracking preferences through your device's operating system settings. Both iOS and Android provide options to limit ad tracking and reset your advertising identifier.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on greenlaternpizz.rest. The following outlines the potential impacts by cookie type:
| Cookie Type | Impact if Disabled |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Critical website functionality will break. You will not be able to place online orders, log in to your account, or maintain items in your cart. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track how you use our website. This may result in us being unable to identify and fix issues, or improve the user experience. Your use of the site will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | You may lose personalized features such as saved delivery addresses and preferred menu options. You will need to re-enter this information on each visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly regardless of your preferences. |
8. Cookies and United States Privacy Law
As a business operating in the United States, Green Lantern Pizza is committed to complying with applicable federal and state privacy laws that may govern the use of cookies and tracking technologies.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected about them, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Certain advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. If you are a California resident, you may exercise your rights by contacting us at [email protected].
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, which includes obligations around transparency in data collection practices. We are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies in compliance with FTC guidelines.
Various other states, including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and others, have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws that may provide residents with rights regarding data collected through cookies. We strive to honor these rights across all applicable jurisdictions.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not specifically respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 6 of this policy to control tracking on our website.
10. Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our website, greenlaternpizz.rest, is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for any other reason. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect how we use cookies, we will take reasonable steps to notify you, which may include displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending an email notification if we have your email address on file.
Your continued use of greenlaternpizz.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.