Cookies Policy

Last updated: March 19, 2025

At Little Sicily, we value your privacy and strive to provide a seamless and enjoyable browsing experience on our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use Cookies, what types of Cookies we utilize, why we use them, and how you can manage your Cookie preferences.

Cookies play a vital role in modern website functionality, allowing businesses like ours to improve performance, enhance security, personalize user interactions, and analyze how visitors engage with our content. These small text files help us better understand user behavior, optimize website speed, and ensure that essential features—such as online ordering, language preferences, and user authentication—work smoothly.

By using our website, you agree to the placement of Cookies as described in this policy. However, we respect your right to control your online experience, and this document guides how you can manage or disable Cookies if you prefer.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words in this policy that begin with capital letters are defined under the conditions specified below. These definitions hold the same meaning whether used in singular or plural form.

Definitions

For this Cookies Policy:

• Company (referred to as “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) refers to Little Sicily, a traditional Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Beckley, WV.
• Cookies refer to small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or any other internet-connected device) when you visit a website. These files store information related to your browsing activity, preferences, and interactions with the website.
• Website refers to Little Sicily’s official online platform, accessible at https://littlesicilybeckley.com.
• You means the individual accessing or using Our Website, whether as a direct consumer, a potential customer, or a representative of a business entity.

The Use of Cookies

At Little Sicily, we use Cookies for various essential purposes, including:

Enhancing User Experience: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your favorite menu items, order history, and language settings, so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you visit.

Ensuring Website Functionality: Certain Cookies are necessary to enable the proper functioning of our Website, such as keeping items in your cart while browsing, enabling secure login sessions, and ensuring page transitions are smooth.

Improving Security & Fraud Prevention: We use Cookies to detect suspicious activities, protect against unauthorized access, and enhance the security of online interactions.

Analyzing Website Performance: By tracking visitor behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site), we can assess how well our Website performs and identify areas for improvement.

Marketing & Personalized Advertising: Cookies allow us to tailor promotions and special offers based on your past interactions, helping us provide relevant content and advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookies Categorized by Duration

A) Persistent Cookies

Definition: Persistent Cookies remain stored on your device even after you close your browser. They expire after a predefined period or when you manually delete them.

Purpose: These Cookies help us remember user preferences across multiple visits, ensuring a seamless and personalized browsing experience.

Example Usage: If you frequently order Margherita Pizza, a Persistent Cookie may store your past orders, allowing for a quicker checkout process on your next visit.

B) Session Cookies

Definition: Session Cookies are temporary and automatically deleted once you close your browser. 

Purpose: These Cookies help maintain real-time website functionality, such as tracking your actions during a single visit.

Example Usage: If you’re placing an online order, a Session Cookie ensures that items remain in your cart as you navigate different pages.

Cookies Categorized by Function

Necessary / Essential Cookies

Type: Session Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies are required for the core functionalities of our Website. They allow you to:

Securely log into your account without having to authenticate multiple times during a single session. Add and retain items in your cart until checkout. Navigate pages efficiently without experiencing disruptions or page errors.

Impact of Disabling These Cookies:
Disabling these Cookies will significantly impact your ability to use key Website features, such as order placement, login functionality, and secure payment processing.

Functionality Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Us

Purpose: These Cookies help personalize your experience by remembering your settings, such as:

Preferred language selection, ensuring that content appears in your preferred language. Saved login credentials, making future sign-ins faster and hassle-free. User-customized display settings, such as theme color and text size.

Impact of Disabling These Cookies:
You may need to manually reconfigure preferences on each visit, which could reduce convenience and user-friendliness.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Type: Persistent Cookies

Administered by: Third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

Purpose: These Cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our Website, helping us:

Track page views, session duration, and navigation patterns.

Identify which menu items or promotions attract the most attention.

Improve site design and usability based on user behavior insights.

Impact of Disabling These Cookies:
Disabling these Cookies will not affect Website functionality, but it may limit our ability to enhance user experience through data-driven improvements.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over how Cookies are used on our Website. You can:

Accept All Cookies – This allows the best possible experience, ensuring all Website functionalities work seamlessly.

Restrict Non-Essential Cookies – Blocks marketing or analytics Cookies while allowing core functionalities to remain active.

Disable All Cookies – Adjust browser settings to prevent all Cookies from being stored, though this may disrupt certain features.

How to Adjust Cookie Settings in Your Browser

To manage Cookies, follow the instructions specific to your browser:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, you can contact us at:

• Visit Our Restaurant:3144 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
• By Phone: (304)255-4976