Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Apache Pizza ("we", "us", "our") operates the website apachi-ie.com. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data relating to you. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it.

This policy is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, and the ePrivacy Regulations (SI No. 336 of 2011) as applicable in Ireland. Our supervisory authority is the Data Protection Commission (DPC), located at 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (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 more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to collect information about how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies are stored in your browser's designated folder. They may be set by the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies), or they may be set by other websites whose content appears on the page you are viewing (known as third-party cookies).

Cookies can be either session cookies — which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser — or persistent cookies — which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects, and fingerprinting techniques. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Apache Pizza uses cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Ensuring the website functions correctly and securely
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Enabling our online ordering system to work properly
  • Analysing how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Delivering relevant advertising to you on other platforms
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

We only set non-essential cookies where we have obtained your prior consent, in line with our legal obligations under Irish and EU law.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as placing an online food order — cannot be provided.

Legal basis: These cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the delivery of the service you have requested. They are set under the legitimate interests and performance of a contract legal bases under GDPR.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is used to improve the performance of our website.

Legal basis: Your consent, which you provide via our cookie consent banner.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or items in your basket) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or using a live chat feature.

Legal basis: Your consent, which you provide via our cookie consent banner.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with third-party organisations, such as Google and Meta (Facebook).

Legal basis: Your explicit consent, which you provide via our cookie consent banner.

5. Specific Cookies Used on apachi-ie.com

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on our website. Please note that this list may be updated from time to time as our use of cookies changes.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Apache Pizza (First-party) Maintains your session state across page requests, including items in your basket and login status. Strictly Necessary Session (deleted when browser is closed)
cookie_consent Apache Pizza (First-party) Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you every time you visit. Strictly Necessary 12 months
csrf_token Apache Pizza (First-party) A security token to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks when you submit forms on our site, including the order form. Strictly Necessary Session
user_location Apache Pizza (First-party) Remembers your selected delivery area so you can quickly reorder next time you visit. Functional 30 days
preferred_store Apache Pizza (First-party) Stores your preferred Apache Pizza outlet so we can display relevant menus and offers. Functional 90 days
_ga Google Analytics (Third-party) Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics (Third-party) Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users on a shorter timeframe. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics (Third-party) Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gat_UA-XXXXXXX Google Analytics (Third-party) A variation of the _gat cookie used to throttle request rate for a specific Google Analytics property. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (Third-party) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using Google services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Meta / Facebook (Third-party) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertising products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites to provide targeted advertising. Advertising 90 days
fr Meta / Facebook (Third-party) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. Advertising 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick (Third-party) Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report on website user actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's advertisements. Used to measure the efficiency of advertising campaigns. Advertising 1 year
NID Google (Third-party) Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device for the purpose of targeted advertising. Advertising 6 months

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. Key third-party services we use include:

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us understand how our website is used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site.

Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to our site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

6.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to advertise our services across the web. Google uses cookies such as _gcl_au to help us track conversions — i.e., when someone clicks on one of our ads and then places an order on our website.

6.3 Meta (Facebook) Pixel

We use the Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The pixel uses cookies to track your actions on our website after clicking on one of our ads. This data helps us understand how people interact with our site and allows us to show targeted ads to people who have visited our site.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit apachi-ie.com, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary by browser. Please refer to the relevant links below:

Please be aware that if you restrict cookies through your browser settings, this will affect all websites you visit, not just apachi-ie.com.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those organisations:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
  • Google Ads Personalisation: You can opt out of personalised Google Ads at Google Ad Settings.
  • Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences page.
  • Your Online Choices (EU): Visit Your Online Choices to manage preferences for a wide range of online advertising networks operating in Europe.
  • Network Advertising Initiative: Visit NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that some features and functionality on our website may not work as intended. The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each category of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Strictly Necessary High Impact You may not be able to use core features of our website, including placing online food orders. Your shopping basket may not function correctly. Login functionality may be unavailable.
Functional Medium Impact The website will still work, but you may need to re-enter your preferences (such as your preferred store or delivery address) each time you visit. Your experience may be less personalised.
Analytics Low Impact The website will work normally. We will be less able to understand how our site is being used and to make improvements based on real user behaviour. Your browsing will not be tracked for statistical purposes.
Advertising Low Impact The website will work normally. You may still see advertisements for Apache Pizza on other platforms and websites, but they will be less relevant to your interests and browsing history.

9. Cookies and Children

Our website is not intentionally directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal data through our website without your consent, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove such information.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Where changes are significant, we will take steps to bring them to your attention, such as displaying a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, sending you an email notification.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of apachi-ie.com after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

11. Your Rights Under Irish and EU Data Protection Law

To the extent that cookies process personal data, you have certain rights under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018, including:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to have inaccurate personal data corrected.
  • Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we delete your personal data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: In certain circumstances, you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) if you believe we are not handling your personal data in accordance with the law.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Apache Pizza

We aim to respond to all queries within 30 days in accordance with our obligations under the GDPR and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 23, 2026. It applies to the website apachi-ie.com operated by Apache Pizza in Ireland.