Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 14, 2026

1. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy applies to the website cafe-greenlatern.click operated by Green Lantern Pizza. It explains in detail how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and consent to the 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. Together, these documents govern your relationship with our website and services.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and collect information about how visitors interact with their sites.

Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. This allows websites to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand your browsing behavior over time.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies cannot carry viruses or install malware on your computer.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit our website, your browser receives one or more cookies from our web server. These cookies are stored on your device's hard drive. On subsequent visits, your browser checks whether it has any cookies that belong to our website and, if so, sends them back to us. This allows us to recognize you as a returning visitor and tailor our website accordingly.

Some cookies are set by us directly (known as "first-party cookies"), while others are set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies").

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track whether you have viewed a page or opened an email.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when your browsing session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device settings to create a unique identifier.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use based on their purpose and function. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about which cookies you accept.

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential cookies enable core website functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. They include cookies that allow you to navigate our site, use its features, and return to pages you have already visited. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are exempt from cookie consent requirements under applicable law.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website include:

  • Maintaining your session while you browse our online menu
  • Remembering items you have added to your online order
  • Ensuring the security of your account and transactions
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences
  • Enabling load balancing to ensure website performance

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve our website's structure, content, and user experience.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), which uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is generally transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies at: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies on our website may be used to:

  • Remember your location so we can show you the nearest Green Lantern Pizza location
  • Remember your preferred language or regional settings
  • Remember your dietary preferences or customizations
  • Enable embedded content such as maps or video players
  • Allow you to share pages on social media platforms

3.4 Advertising / Marketing Cookies

Advertising 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 a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertising networks.

We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns. We may also use Facebook/Meta Pixel and other advertising technologies to show you relevant advertisements on other websites and platforms after you have visited ours.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently used on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. Created each time a browser starts a new session. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Reduces the number of requests made to Google's servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for the purpose of providing advertising and site analytics services. Advertising 90 days
cookieconsent_status cafe-greenlatern.click Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not ask for your consent every time you visit our website. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID cafe-greenlatern.click Preserves user session state across page requests. Used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website and place orders. Essential Session
cart_session cafe-greenlatern.click Remembers the items you have added to your shopping cart or online order so that they are not lost when you navigate away from the page. Essential Session
user_location cafe-greenlatern.click Stores your preferred location or the location you have selected to find the nearest Green Lantern Pizza restaurant and relevant menu options. Functional 30 days
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and identify unique users across sessions. Part of the GA4 measurement framework. Analytics 2 years
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. Used for remarketing purposes. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Contains a unique ID Google uses to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language, how many search results you want to be shown, and whether or not you want Google's SafeSearch filter turned on. Functional 6 months

Note: This table represents the cookies currently in use as of June 14, 2026. As we update our website and services, the cookies we use may change. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and various state-level privacy regulations, we rely on the following legal bases for processing data through cookies:

  • Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies that are necessary for the operation of our website and services.
  • Consent: For non-essential cookies, including analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time.
  • Contract Performance: For cookies necessary to fulfill an order you have placed with us online.

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA regarding the sale or sharing of your personal information, which may include data collected through advertising cookies. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights as a California resident.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device's settings or your mobile browser's settings. Consult your device manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to browser-level controls, you can use the following opt-out tools to disable specific third-party cookies:

Service Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Install this browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website.
Google Ads Google Ads Settings Manage your Google ad personalization settings and opt out of personalized advertising.
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising.
Network Advertising Initiative NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple NAI member companies at once.
Digital Advertising Alliance DAA Opt-Out Tool Use the DAA's opt-out tool to exercise choice over interest-based advertising from participating companies.
Your Online Choices (US) YourOnlineChoices.com Manage behavioral advertising preferences across multiple platforms and networks.

6.3 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. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools listed above to control tracking by specific services.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience using our website and services. The following table outlines what may happen if you disable different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to place online orders, navigate between pages securely, or use basic features. Your shopping cart may not retain items between pages. We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies.
Analytics Cookies We will no longer be able to track your usage of our website for statistical purposes. This will not directly affect your experience, but it will reduce our ability to improve our website based on user behavior data.
Functional Cookies Some personalized features may not work correctly. Your location preferences may not be remembered, you may need to re-enter information on subsequent visits, and embedded content such as maps may not display correctly.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will have less ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

8. Third-Party Cookies and External Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and embed content from external services. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content on our website. We do not have control over these third-party cookies, and they are governed by the respective third parties' own cookie and privacy policies.

Third-party services we currently use that may set cookies include:

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our site, as their practices may differ from ours.

9. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies may be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser, or until you manually delete them.

The retention period for each cookie we use is specified in the cookies table in Section 4 above. We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. When a cookie's retention period expires, it is automatically deleted from your device.

10. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed to 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 that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the contact information below, and we will take steps to remove that information and terminate any associated data collection.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. 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, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you an email notification if we have your contact information. Your continued use of our website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

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:

Green Lantern Pizza

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For faster resolution, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email.