Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
We use tracking technologies on pizzrapzza.com to make your experience better and understand how you interact with our site. This isn't about surveillance – it's about remembering your preferences and learning what works (and what doesn't) so we can keep improving our platform for culinary education.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our website. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help our site remember things about your visit – like whether you've logged in, what language you prefer, or which masterclass caught your attention.
They don't contain viruses or malware. They're just simple text files with information that helps websites function properly and provide a smoother experience. Some stick around for years, others disappear the moment you close your browser.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site working. Without them, basic functions like navigating between pages or accessing secure areas just won't work. You can't really turn these off if you want to use the site.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices – like your preferred location for classes or whether you've already dismissed certain notifications. They make your experience feel personalized without being intrusive.
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors use our site. Which pages get the most traffic? Where do people drop off? This helps us figure out what's confusing and what's working well.
Marketing Cookies
These track your activity to show you relevant information about our masterclasses. If you've been browsing pizza-making classes, we might show you related content rather than random ads.
Specific Cookies We Deploy
Here's a breakdown of what actually gets placed on your device when you visit our site:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your active session and keeps you logged in as you move through the site | Until browser closes |
| user_preferences | Stores your language choice, location settings, and interface preferences | 1 year |
| analytics_tracking | Collects anonymous data about page visits, time spent, and navigation patterns | 2 years |
| marketing_consent | Records whether you've agreed to receive marketing communications | 6 months |
| class_viewed | Remembers which masterclass pages you've visited to avoid showing duplicate suggestions | 30 days |
How These Actually Help You
Look, we're not collecting data just for the sake of it. Here's what you actually get from allowing cookies on our site:
- You don't have to log in every single time you visit a new page
- The site remembers you're interested in advanced pasta techniques, not beginner pizza basics
- Your shopping cart stays intact even if you close the browser and come back later
- We can show you class schedules for Montreal locations instead of making you specify every time
- The contact form remembers your email so you don't have to retype it for every inquiry
- We learn which content formats work best so we can create more of what people find useful
Taking Control of Your Data
You're not stuck with our default settings. Every major browser lets you control cookies, and you've got options:
Browser Settings
Most browsers give you tools to view, delete, and block cookies. The exact steps vary, but here's where to look:
Keep in mind that blocking all cookies will break some site functionality. You might not be able to enroll in classes, save favorites, or stay logged into your account. Essential cookies need to stay active for the site to work properly.
Third-Party Tracking
We work with a few external services that place their own cookies. These help us with payment processing, analytics, and class scheduling. When you interact with these features, those companies' privacy policies apply alongside ours.
Our payment processor uses cookies to prevent fraud and remember your billing information securely. Our analytics provider helps us understand traffic patterns without identifying individual users. And our scheduling system uses cookies to sync availability and bookings in real-time.
We don't sell your data to third parties. The external services we use are tools that help us run the business, not advertising networks harvesting information for resale.
Data Retention and Deletion
Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Preference cookies might last a year so we don't forget your settings. Analytics cookies can persist for two years to help us spot long-term trends.
You can delete cookies manually through your browser settings at any time. If you want us to remove specific data we've collected about your visits, send us an email at contact@pizzrapzza.com and we'll take care of it within a reasonable timeframe.
Changes to This Policy
We update this policy when we add new tracking technologies or change how we use existing ones. When we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on the homepage for at least 30 days so you're not caught off guard.
The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page tells you when we most recently revised the policy. It's worth checking back occasionally if you care about these details.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you want more details about specific tracking technologies, reach out. We're at 705 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, QC H3B 4G5, or call us at (905) 637-8283.
Email works too: contact@pizzrapzza.com