Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 8, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control your cookie preferences when you visit pequodspizza-food.rest.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

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 user experience, and to gather analytical information about how the website is being used.

Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pequodspizza-food.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it either temporarily (for the duration of your browsing session) or permanently (until you delete it or it expires). Each time you return to our website, your browser sends back these cookies to our server, allowing us to recognize you and provide a personalized experience.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that we use (third-party cookies). Both types are described in detail below.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to monitor user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about how you interact with our website.

This Cookie Policy applies to all of these tracking technologies, collectively referred to as "cookies" throughout this document.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on pequodspizza-food.rest:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, or placing an online order.

Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for — such as completing a food order or saving your cart — cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are exempt from consent requirements under applicable law.

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors navigate around the site, and where users spend the most time. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred language, location, or the items in your shopping cart, to provide a more personalized experience.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be less personalized.

3.4 Advertising / Marketing Cookies

These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less targeted and relevant to your interests.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequodspizza-food.rest:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Pequod's Pizza Maintains your active session on the website, including items in your cart and login status. Essential Session (expires when browser is closed)
csrf_token Pequod's Pizza Security cookie that helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms. Essential Session
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on subsequent visits. Essential 1 Year
cart_items Pequod's Pizza Remembers the items you have added to your order cart so they persist between pages. Essential 7 Days
user_preferences Pequod's Pizza Stores your location preference and delivery/pickup settings for a personalized experience. Functional 30 Days
recently_viewed Pequod's Pizza Tracks menu items you have recently viewed to display them conveniently on your next visit. Functional 14 Days
_ga Google Analytics The main Google Analytics cookie. Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users on a shorter basis than the _ga cookie. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high traffic sites. Prevents Google Analytics from making too many requests to the server. Analytics 1 Minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user interactions across sessions. Analytics 2 Years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Helps measure ad conversion rates and attribute conversions to ads. 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. Helps track conversions from Facebook Ads. Advertising 3 Months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores the last ad-click attribution for Facebook Pixel. Used to identify and track referrals from Facebook advertisements. Advertising 2 Years
ads/ga-audiences Google Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on online behavior across websites. Advertising Session
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences. Advertising 6 Months

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers. These include:

  • Google LLC: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior, and Google Ads to serve targeted advertising. Google's use of cookies is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook): We use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns and to build custom audiences. Facebook's use of cookies is governed by Meta's Data Policy, available at facebook.com/policy.php.

We do not have direct control over the information collected by these third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their data practices.

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 several ways:

6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit pequodspizza-food.rest, 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 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 or to alert you when a cookie is being placed. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Here are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you use different devices (e.g., computer, smartphone, tablet) or different browsers, you will need to adjust cookie settings on each device and each browser separately.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Here is what you can expect if you choose to disable certain categories of cookies:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Critical website functions will not work. You will be unable to add items to your cart, place orders, use contact forms, or maintain a logged-in session. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track your visit or collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot identify and fix issues that may affect your user experience, and we cannot improve our website based on usage data. No direct impact on functionality.
Functional Cookies Personalization features will be disabled. Your preferences, such as saved delivery address or preferred location, will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements from us and third parties, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. You may see the same ads repeatedly, and ads may be less relevant to you.

8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

Depending on your state of residence within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and the cookies we use. In particular, residents of California may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used;
  • The right to delete personal information;
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
  • The right to correct inaccurate personal information;
  • The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information;
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

Advertising cookies used by third parties such as Google and Meta may involve the "sharing" of personal information as defined under California law. You may exercise your right to opt out by using the tools listed in Section 6.3 of this policy, or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

We also comply with the FTC Act and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines regarding online tracking and consumer privacy.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 to control how your data is collected on our website.

10. 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. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If significant changes are made to how we use cookies that require your consent, we will notify you through our cookie consent banner when you next visit the website.

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:

Pequod's Pizza

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably practicable and in accordance with our obligations under applicable United States privacy and consumer protection law.