Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 22, 2026 | Last Updated: April 22, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pequod's Pizza (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at pequods-pizz.rest (the "Website") and explains in detail how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our Website.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will request your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw your consent or manage your cookie preferences at any time using the methods 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 in compliance with applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding unfair or deceptive practices.
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 to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better and more personalized user experience, and to generate reporting information about how the website is used.
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 — for example, 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 visit our Website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded onto your device. The next time you visit our Website from the same device, the cookie data is sent back to our Website (or to the third-party service that originally placed the cookie). This allows our Website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visit — such as your language preferences, items you may have added to a cart, or your login status.
Cookies may be either session cookies or persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device after your browser is closed and are reactivated the next time you visit the website that created them. They expire on a set date or after a fixed period defined in the cookie itself.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on pequods-pizz.rest:
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our Website. They enable you to navigate around the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or completing an online order. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for — such as placing a food order or submitting a contact form — cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Website to you, they do not require your consent, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether visitors receive error messages. This data helps us understand and improve how our Website performs. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use Google Analytics to help us analyze visitor behavior on our Website.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, a functional cookie may remember your preferred location for ordering pizza, allowing us to present relevant menus and offers. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
3.4 Advertising and 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 and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers. These cookies may link your activity on our Website with social media platforms such as Facebook or Google.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequods-pizz.rest, 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 visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits data collection on high-traffic websites to prevent overloading servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads (Google LLC) | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites. | Advertising | 3 months |
PHPSESSID |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your session while browsing and ordering on our Website. | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Stores your cookie consent preference so that we do not repeatedly ask for your consent on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
cart_session |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Maintains the contents of your online order cart between pages so that your selected items are not lost as you navigate our menu. | Functional | Session |
user_location |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Remembers your preferred delivery location or nearest Pequod's Pizza location to provide a more relevant experience on return visits. | Functional | 30 days |
lang_pref |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Stores your language preference to display Website content in your preferred language on future visits. | Functional | 1 year |
_gac_UA-XXXXXXX |
Google Analytics / Ads | Contains campaign-related information for the user. Used to link Google Ads conversions with specific ad clicks and measure campaign effectiveness. | Advertising / Analytics | 90 days |
Please note that the cookie table above may not be exhaustive. Third-party service providers may update their cookies from time to time. We strive to keep this table as current as possible.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to the cookies we set ourselves, we use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These third parties include, but are not limited to:
- Google LLC — for Google Analytics (website traffic analysis) and Google Ads (advertising and conversion tracking). Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for the Facebook Pixel, which allows us to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on our Website. Facebook's data policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.
- Payment Processors — if you place an order through our Website, third-party payment processors may set cookies to process your payment securely. These cookies are strictly necessary for completing your transaction.
We do not control the setting of these third-party cookies and we encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about how they use cookies and the data they collect.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our Website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, to alert you when a cookie is being placed, or to delete cookies when you close your browser. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Website and your ability to use certain features, such as placing an online order.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising Cookies
You can opt out of specific analytics and advertising cookies using the following tools provided directly by third-party services:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for EU/international users): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
6.4 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our Website from a mobile device, you may also be able to manage cookies and tracking preferences through your device's operating system settings. Both iOS and Android devices provide options to limit ad tracking:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
- Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using pequods-pizz.rest. The potential effects of disabling different categories of cookies are described below:
| Cookie Type | Impact If Disabled |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The Website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, navigate between pages securely, or use core features of the Website. We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track how visitors use our Website. This means we cannot identify errors, popular pages, or opportunities to improve the Website experience. Your browsing will not be affected directly, but our ability to improve the Website for all users will be limited. |
| Functional Cookies | Features that provide a personalized experience will be affected. For example, your preferred location and language settings may not be remembered between visits, and you may need to re-enter this information each time you visit our Website. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same advertisements more frequently, as we will not be able to cap the frequency of ad delivery or measure the effectiveness of campaigns. |
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools and cookie management methods described in Section 6 of this policy to limit tracking of your activity on our Website.
California residents should also be aware of the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, which is recognized under the CCPA/CPRA as a valid opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Where technically feasible, our Website will respect GPC signals received from your browser.
9. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us through the use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us immediately using the contact details provided in Section 11 below so that we can take appropriate action.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by prominently posting a notice on our Website or by sending you a direct communication.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law.
11. Your Rights Under Applicable U.S. Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the collection and use of your personal data, including data collected through cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected about them and how it is used;
- Delete personal information collected from them (subject to certain exceptions);
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information;
- Correct inaccurate personal information;
- Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information;
- Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.
The FTC Act also prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, which includes misleading statements about data collection and cookie use. We are committed to transparency and honesty in all our data practices.
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:
Pequod's Pizza
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
- 🌐 Website: pequods-pizz.rest
We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate cookie-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please clearly identify yourself as a California resident and specify the right you wish to exercise in your communication.