Cookie Policy
Learn how Dions uses cookies to enhance your dining and ordering experience
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Dions ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website pizza-dions.rest (the "Website"). This policy provides you with clear information about what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
For questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact us at [email protected] or +1 504-581-3467.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. Cookies help us recognize your device on subsequent visits and remember your preferences and actions.
Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate our website.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.
Types of Cookies by Origin
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website and can only be read by us.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or social media platforms.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and provide essential services. Our cookies serve several important purposes:
Essential Website Functionality
Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly. These enable basic features like page navigation, secure areas access, and shopping cart functionality.
- Performance Improvement: We analyze how visitors use our website to identify areas for improvement and optimize loading speeds.
- User Experience Personalization: Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as location for delivery, menu preferences, and language settings.
- Analytics and Statistics: We use cookies to understand visitor behavior, popular menu items, and website performance metrics.
- Marketing and Advertising: Cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Food Service Features: Specialized cookies for delivery estimation based on location, order history, cart persistence, and restaurant preference management.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies used on our website, organized by category:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems.
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve our services.
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website.
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing campaign effectiveness.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses cookies from third-party services to provide enhanced functionality and analytics. These external providers have their own privacy policies:
Google Analytics
Provides detailed website analytics and user behavior insights.
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out
Facebook Pixel
Enables targeted advertising and conversion tracking on Facebook platforms.
Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy
Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Settings
6. Cookie Duration
The length of time cookies remain on your device varies by type and purpose:
Session Cookies
These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They include:
- PHPSESSID - Session management
- csrf_token - Security protection
- Temporary cart information
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for specific periods:
| Duration | Cookie Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | _gat_gtag | Rate limiting for analytics |
| 1 day | _gid | Daily user identification |
| 7 days | cart_session | Shopping cart persistence |
| 30 days | user_location, promo_tracking | Location memory and promotions |
| 90 days | _fbp, _fbc, menu_analytics | Marketing and menu analytics |
| 365 days | cookieConsent, user_preferences | Long-term preferences |
| 730 days | _ga | Google Analytics user identification |
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, our cookie consent tool, or third-party opt-out mechanisms.
7.1 Browser Settings
All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are step-by-step instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings:
- Allow all cookies
- Block third-party cookies in Incognito
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- To view and manage existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
- Search for "pizza-dions.rest" to manage our specific cookies
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the three-line menu button in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar
- Scroll to the "Cookies and Site Data" section
- Choose your cookie handling preference:
- Standard (default)
- Strict (blocks more trackers)
- Custom (customize settings)
- Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
- Use the search box to find "pizza-dions.rest" cookies
Safari
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the top menu bar
- Select "Preferences" from the dropdown
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie setting under "Website tracking":
- Prevent cross-site tracking
- Block all cookies
- Allow cookies from websites you visit
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view stored cookies
- Search for "pizza-dions.rest" and manage our cookies
- Use "Remove All" to delete all website data or "Remove" for specific sites
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the menu
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your cookie preferences:
- Allow cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage existing cookies
- Search for our website to manage Dions-specific cookies
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services using these direct links:
Google Analytics Opt-out
Install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
Download Opt-out Add-onFacebook Ad Preferences
Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt-out options:
Manage Ad Preferences7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
We provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to customize your cookie preferences directly on our website. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the full website experience
- Reject All: Block all non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)
- Customize: Choose specific cookie categories to allow or block
To change your preferences at any time, look for the cookie settings link in our website footer or contact us directly.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Here's what you should expect:
Features That May Not Work
- Shopping Cart: Items may not persist between sessions
- Location Services: Delivery estimation may not work properly
- Preferences: Dietary preferences and customizations won't be remembered
- Order History: Previous orders won't be accessible for reordering
- Personalization: Menu recommendations based on preferences won't function
- Analytics: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data
Degraded Experience Warning
Disabling cookies, particularly essential cookies, will significantly degrade your experience on our website. You may need to re-enter information repeatedly, lose shopping cart contents, and miss out on personalized features that make ordering food more convenient.
We recommend allowing essential cookies at minimum to ensure basic website functionality while customizing other cookie categories based on your privacy preferences.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that users don't want their online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our Response to DNT
At this time, our website does not automatically respond to DNT signals. However, we provide you with comprehensive cookie control options through:
- Our cookie consent tool and customization options
- Browser-based cookie controls
- Third-party opt-out mechanisms
- Direct contact for specific privacy requests
Enabling DNT in Your Browser
If you wish to enable Do Not Track in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Send a "Do Not Track" request
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Website tracking > Ask websites not to track me
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send "Do Not Track" requests
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, legal requirements, or business operations.
Right to Update
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post the revised policy on our website
- Notify users of material changes through prominent website notices
- Send email notifications for significant changes (if you've provided an email address)
Notification of Changes
For minor updates (such as adding new cookies of the same type), we may not provide individual notification. For significant changes that affect how we collect or use data through cookies, we will provide advance notice and may request renewed consent.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Mailing Address
Dions
808 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70112
United States
Privacy-Related Requests
For specific privacy concerns or requests related to cookie usage, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in your subject line when contacting us. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours during business days.
12. More Information
For additional information about cookies and privacy online, we recommend these external resources:
Educational Resources
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive cookie information
- Cookiepedia - Cookie database and information
- FTC Online Tracking Guide - Government guidance
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy works in conjunction with our other privacy-related policies:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect and use personal information
- Terms of Service - Legal terms governing website use
- Refund Policy - Our refund and cancellation policies