Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 13, 2026

Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how Round Table Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website roundtable-eat.rest. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Round Table Pizza's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website roundtable-eat.rest, and the choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices in accordance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on consumer protection and online privacy.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

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 websites to make them work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the website.

Cookies serve several important functions:

Remembering your preferences: Cookies can store your settings and preferences so that you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit our website.
Keeping you signed in: Authentication cookies help keep you logged into your account between sessions.
Understanding your behavior: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where improvements can be made.
Delivering relevant content: Advertising cookies help us show you relevant promotions and offers related to our food and services.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website for the first time, your browser receives a cookie from our server (or from third-party servers we work with). The cookie is stored on your device. On subsequent visits, your browser sends this cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions.

Cookies can be categorized as:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your movements from page to page during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website (roundtable-eat.rest).
Third-Party Cookies: These are set by third-party services (such as Google Analytics or advertising partners) that we use on our website.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies, including:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small invisible graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track user activity and email open rates.
Local Storage: A browser feature that stores data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in our website that collect information about how you interact with our pages.
Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device settings to create a unique identifier.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of our website would not work correctly. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without significantly impacting your experience on our site.

Essential cookies are used for purposes such as:

Maintaining your session while you browse and place food orders
Keeping items in your shopping cart as you navigate between pages
Ensuring security of our website and preventing fraudulent activity
Remembering your cookie consent preferences
Load balancing to ensure our website runs smoothly during peak times

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, track traffic sources, and measure site performance so we can improve the user experience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use analytics cookies to:

Understand which pages are most visited on our food ordering platform
Identify any technical issues or errors users are experiencing
Measure the effectiveness of our website improvements and promotions
Analyze user flow through our online ordering process

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Functional cookies allow us to:

Remember your location preferences for finding your nearest Round Table Pizza
Remember your preferred language and region settings
Store your food preferences and dietary requirements
Enable social media sharing features on our website
Provide embedded content such as maps and videos

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and promotional content that are relevant and engaging to you. They are used to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and to limit the number of times you see the same advertisement. They may be set by us or by our advertising partners.

Advertising cookies help us to:

Show you relevant promotions and special offers from Round Table Pizza
Measure the return on investment of our marketing campaigns
Build a profile of your interests to display relevant third-party advertisements
Retarget you with advertisements after you have visited our website

California Residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA, advertising and targeting cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such activities. Please see Section 6 for more information on how to exercise your rights.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website roundtable-eat.rest:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use our website. Distinguishes between individual users by assigning a randomly generated number.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use our website. Used to throttle request rate and track user sessions.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns.	Advertising	3 months
`_fbp`	Facebook (Meta)	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites.	Advertising	3 months
`_fbc`	Facebook (Meta)	Stores the last visit to our website. Used by Facebook Ads to measure, optimize, and build audiences for advertising campaigns.	Advertising	2 years
`session_id`	roundtable-eat.rest	Maintains your browsing session on our website. Keeps track of your cart and login status as you navigate between pages.	Essential	Session
`cart_token`	roundtable-eat.rest	Stores information about items in your food order cart so they are not lost when you navigate away from the page.	Essential	30 days
`cookie_consent`	roundtable-eat.rest	Stores your cookie consent preferences to ensure we do not ask for consent on every page visit.	Essential	1 year
`user_location`	roundtable-eat.rest	Remembers your preferred location or nearest Round Table Pizza restaurant for a more personalized ordering experience.	Functional	6 months
`preferred_language`	roundtable-eat.rest	Stores your language and regional preferences to display content in your preferred language.	Functional	1 year
`_hjSessionUser`	Hotjar	Identifies a unique user session and determines if the user is new or returning. Used for website performance analysis and heat mapping.	Analytics	1 year
`_hjSession`	Hotjar	Holds current session data for Hotjar analytics. Ensures subsequent requests in the same session window are attributed correctly.	Analytics	30 minutes

This list is updated regularly. As we integrate new services and features, additional cookies may be added to this table. We encourage you to check this page periodically for updates.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or allow cookies from specific websites. Visit: Google Chrome Cookie Settings
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox allows you to delete cookies, block cookies, and set exceptions. Visit: Firefox Cookie Settings
Apple Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy. Safari allows you to block all cookies or prevent cross-site tracking. Visit: Safari Cookie Settings
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. Visit: Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings
Opera: Go to Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site Settings → Cookies and site data. Visit: Opera Cookie Settings

Mobile Devices: If you are browsing on a mobile device, consult the documentation for your device's browser or operating system for instructions on how to manage cookies. For iOS devices, go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security. For Android devices, open your browser and access its settings menu.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

For third-party cookies used for analytics and advertising purposes, you can use the opt-out tools provided by those services:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads / Google Marketing Platform: To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit: https://adssettings.google.com. You can also visit https://www.google.com/settings/ads to manage your advertising preferences.
Facebook (Meta) Ads Opt-Out: To opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings. You can also use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple participating companies at once by visiting: https://optout.aboutads.info
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Hotjar Opt-Out: To prevent Hotjar from collecting your data, visit: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or reject cookies, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type	Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies	Disabling essential cookies will prevent core website functions from working. You will be unable to add items to your cart, complete food orders, or maintain a login session. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies	Disabling analytics cookies means we will be unable to collect information about how you use our website. This does not affect your browsing experience but limits our ability to improve our website and services.
Functional Cookies	Disabling functional cookies may prevent personalized features from working, such as remembering your location or preferred restaurant. You may need to re-enter your preferences on each visit.
Advertising Cookies	Disabling advertising cookies will mean that advertisements you see may be less relevant to your interests. You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your preferences or browsing history.

7. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect:

7.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected from you.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including through advertising cookies.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Several other U.S. states have enacted comprehensive privacy legislation that may grant you similar rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies. We comply with applicable state privacy laws including those in Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and other states with applicable privacy regulations.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 5.2 to limit tracking by third-party services.

9. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can promptly address the issue.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make significant changes to this policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or through direct communication via email if you have provided us with your email address.

11. Contact Us

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

Round Table Pizza

Website: roundtable-eat.rest
Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.

Legal Compliance Notice: This Cookie Policy is intended to comply with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on unfair or deceptive acts and practices. This policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which our business operates.