Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website pizza-pequods.digital, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable, as well as guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding online tracking and consumer privacy.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

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 websites work efficiently, provide functionality, and supply information to the website owner.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Each time you revisit the website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit pizza-pequods.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie locally on your device. On subsequent visits, your browser returns this cookie to our server, allowing us to identify your browser and recall your preferences or session information.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you directly; however, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. This linkage helps us deliver a more personalized experience on our website.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views and email opens.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that stores data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity and no expiration date.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your browsing behavior on our website.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, references to "cookies" include all of these similar tracking technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on pizza-pequods.digital into four main types: essential, functional, analytics, and advertising cookies. Below is a detailed description of each category.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as strictly necessary cookies) are required for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as placing an online order or accessing secure sections of our site — cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website, they cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools. You may set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website will not function properly as a result.

Essential cookies help with:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate through the website
  • Processing online food orders and payments
  • Remembering items in your shopping cart
  • Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
  • Complying with legal obligations

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, these cookies can remember your preferred location, language settings, or previously viewed menu items. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. If you disable functional cookies, some services may not function properly and your user experience may be affected.

Functional cookies help with:

  • Remembering your restaurant location preference
  • Storing your order history for reordering convenience
  • Saving your delivery address for future orders
  • Personalizing content and promotions based on past interactions

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This data helps us understand and improve the performance of our website. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies do not collect information that identifies any individual user.

We primarily use Google Analytics to gather this data. Google Analytics uses cookies to compile reports on website activity and provide insights about website traffic. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to Google servers, where it is stored and processed.

Analytics cookies help us understand:

  • The number of visitors to our website and which pages they visit
  • How long users spend on different pages
  • Where visitors come from (search engines, social media, direct links)
  • Technical performance of the website (load times, error rates)
  • Popular menu items and promotional content

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also called targeting or tracking cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. These cookies can track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

We use advertising cookies from Google Ads and may use similar tools from other advertising platforms. These cookies help us:

  • Measure conversions from our online advertising campaigns
  • Retarget visitors who have previously visited our website
  • Deliver personalized ads on third-party platforms
  • Track the effectiveness of promotional campaigns

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizza-pequods.digital, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Pequod's Pizza Maintains your active session while navigating the website and using the online ordering system. Essential Session (deleted when browser closes)
cart_token Pequod's Pizza Stores items added to your shopping cart so they are not lost when you navigate between pages. Essential 24 hours
csrf_token Pequod's Pizza Security cookie that prevents cross-site request forgery attacks when submitting forms. Essential Session
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Records your cookie consent preferences so you are not prompted on every visit. Essential 12 months
user_location Pequod's Pizza Remembers your preferred restaurant location or delivery area for a personalized experience. Functional 6 months
order_prefs Pequod's Pizza Stores your ordering preferences, such as favorite menu items and past orders for quick reorder. Functional 12 months
display_prefs Pequod's Pizza Saves display preferences such as selected menu category or accessibility settings. Functional 6 months
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users for analytics reporting. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. This cookie expires after 24 hours and is refreshed each session. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle the rate of requests, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user behavior across sessions for advanced analytics reporting. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions. Helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by recording when users complete actions after clicking on ads. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks user activity across websites for targeted advertising. Advertising 90 days
_fbc Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to store the last visit through an advertisement on the Facebook platform, enabling conversion tracking. Advertising 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 13 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to understand how they use your information.

The main third-party providers whose cookies you may encounter on pizza-pequods.digital include:

  • Google LLC — Analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads, DoubleClick). Google Privacy Policy
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — Social media integration and targeted advertising. Facebook Privacy Policy
  • Payment Processors — Secure payment processing for online orders. These providers use their own security cookies and do not share payment data with us.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly essential cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit pizza-pequods.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can update 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 manage cookies through the browser settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can set your browser to:

  • Notify you when cookies are being placed
  • Refuse all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close the browser
  • Accept cookies only from websites you trust

Below are links to the cookie management pages for popular web browsers:

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

6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

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

Service Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent data from being used by Google Analytics.
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ad Settings Manage personalized ad preferences across Google services.
Facebook / Meta Ads Facebook Ad Preferences Control the ads you see on Facebook and Instagram based on your activity.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
Your Online Choices (EU Users) Your Online Choices Manage online behavioral advertising preferences from multiple providers.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on pizza-pequods.digital. Below is a summary of the potential impacts by cookie type:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, add items to your cart, or access secure areas of the site. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Functional Cookies You will lose personalized features. Your location preference, saved order history, and display settings will not be remembered between visits. You will need to re-enter preferences on each visit.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track your visit for analytics purposes. This will not affect your browsing experience directly, but it limits our ability to improve the website and understand user behavior.
Advertising Cookies You may still see advertisements from Pequod's Pizza, but they will no longer be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. You may also see the same ads more frequently.

8. 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 such, our website does not alter its data collection practices based on DNT signals received from your browser. We will continue to update our practices as industry standards evolve.

California residents may also exercise rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please review our Privacy Policy or contact us at the information below.

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. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 through cookies, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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

Your continued use of pizza-pequods.digital after any changes to this Cookie Policy are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree with the updated Cookie Policy, please adjust your cookie preferences using the tools described in Section 6.

11. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies on the basis of your consent, except for essential cookies which are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing you with a functional and secure website. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding cookies that collect personal information. These rights include:

  • The right to know what personal information is being collected through cookies
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information collected through cookies
  • The right to delete personal information collected through cookies (subject to certain exceptions)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. However, the sharing of data with our advertising partners (such as Google and Facebook) for targeted advertising purposes may be considered "sharing" under the CPRA, and you have the right to opt out of such sharing.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on pizza-pequods.digital, please contact us using any of the following methods:

Pequod's Pizza — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within 30 business days of receipt. California residents with CCPA/CPRA requests may expect a response within the legally required timeframe of 45 days, with an extension of up to an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary.