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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 11, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website pizzas-pequods.click, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. Cookies and similar tracking technologies play an important role in how our website works, how we improve our services, and how we deliver relevant content and advertising to our users. This policy explains all of that in detail.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, 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, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners and operators to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

When you visit a website, the website's server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visit.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Pequod's Pizza) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you access our website, our server or a third-party server may send a small file — the cookie — to your browser. Your browser stores this file on your device's hard drive. The cookie contains a unique identifier that allows the server to recognize your browser when you return to the website. This allows us to remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and provide a personalized experience.

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your movements from page to page during a single visit.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small electronic files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to count users who have visited certain pages or opened an email.
  • Local Storage: A technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Scripts: Pieces of JavaScript code that collect information about how you interact with our website.

For the purposes of this policy, all of these technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for different purposes. The following sections describe the categories of cookies used on pizzas-pequods.click.

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, key features of our website would not function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may not opt out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to function.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website include:

  • Keeping you logged in as you navigate between pages
  • Remembering items you have added to your online order or cart
  • Ensuring that the website loads correctly and securely
  • Preventing fraudulent use of our services

3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how visitors interact with our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors move around the site, and where visitors encounter errors. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this information to improve how our website works.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use this information to compile reports and to help us improve our website. The data collected includes the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come from, and the pages they visited.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Examples of what functional cookies do on our website include:

  • Remembering your preferred Pequod's Pizza location
  • Storing your display preferences (such as font size or layout)
  • Remembering if we have already asked you about completing a survey
  • Providing you with personalized content such as menu recommendations

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These 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, as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns. Google Ads uses cookies to help us serve targeted advertisements to users who have previously visited our website (a practice known as remarketing).

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzas-pequods.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users for a shorter period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic sites. 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. 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. Advertising 3 months
session_id pizzas-pequods.click Maintains the user's session state across page requests, enabling seamless navigation through the website. Essential Session
cart_token pizzas-pequods.click Stores information about items added to the online ordering cart, allowing the cart to persist between page visits. Essential Session
user_prefs pizzas-pequods.click Stores user preferences such as preferred location, delivery address type, and display settings. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent pizzas-pequods.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner does not appear on every visit. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID pizzas-pequods.click Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential Session
_gac_UA-XXXXXXXX Google Analytics / Ads Contains campaign-related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, Google Ads website conversion tags will read this cookie. Advertising / Analytics 90 days

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We operate our website in the United States, and our cookie practices are governed by applicable United States federal and state law, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), which governs unfair or deceptive trade practices, including how businesses handle consumer data online.

For users located in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide additional rights regarding the use of personal data, including data collected through cookies. California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is being collected through cookies
  • Request deletion of their personal data
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data
  • Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Please be aware that if you choose to block cookies via your browser settings, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and some functionality may be impaired.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies using the tools provided by those services:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings page:

https://adssettings.google.com

Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

You can control how Facebook uses data collected from third-party websites and apps (including through the Facebook Pixel) by visiting:

https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies by visiting:

https://optout.networkadvertising.org/

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies by visiting:

https://optout.aboutads.info/

6.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers and devices allow you to send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal to websites you visit. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described above to limit tracking.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain types of cookies, it may affect your experience on our website. The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may not be able to log in, add items to your cart, or complete an online order. Core security features may be compromised.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track your visit or measure how you use the website. This will not directly affect your user experience, but it limits our ability to improve the website over time.
Functional Cookies Personalization features will not work. Your preferences (such as your preferred location or display settings) will not be saved between visits, so you may need to re-enter them each time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized to your interests. You may see ads less relevant to you. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads overall.

8. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason we consider necessary or appropriate. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If we make any material changes to the way we use cookies that significantly affect your privacy rights, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as by displaying a notice on our website or sending an email to the address associated with your account.

10. More Information About Cookies

To learn more about cookies and how they work, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, you can visit the following resources:

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Pequod's Pizza

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, and no later than 30 days from the date of receipt.