Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy describes how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at pequods-eat.click (the "Website"). This policy is intended to provide you with clear, transparent, and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may disable them using the methods described in Section 7 of this policy, though please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our Website.

We are committed to complying with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and any other relevant federal and state regulations governing the collection, use, and storage of user data online.

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 more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the site owners about how visitors interact with their site.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Each time you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies a user. However, personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For example, a cookie might store a unique identifier that connects to your account information stored on our servers.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit pequods-eat.click, our server places one or more cookies on your device. These cookies allow our Website to:

  • Recognize your device on subsequent visits
  • Remember your preferences, such as language settings or items in a shopping cart
  • Understand how you navigate and interact with our Website
  • Deliver relevant advertising and marketing messages
  • Analyze and improve the performance and content of our Website
  • Facilitate online ordering and account management features

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during a single browsing session. They are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. Session cookies are typically used to enable basic website functionality.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (as specified by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits to the Website.

2.3 Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by Pequod's Pizza when you visit our Website. They are generally used for functional and performance purposes.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external services or partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks) that we have integrated into our Website. Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Pequod's Pizza uses the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in to your account, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, certain parts of our Website may not work as intended.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not track your browsing activity across other websites. Under applicable U.S. law and standard industry practice, these cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary for the basic operation of the Website.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, including which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and whether visitors encounter any error messages. The data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify any individual visitor.

We use this information to understand Website traffic patterns, identify areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing campaigns. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which sets several cookies including _ga, _gid, and _gat.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, your region, or your login information) and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, functional cookies may be used to remember your delivery address, your most recent orders, or your dietary preference settings.

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our Website. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising and targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and gather information about your interests in order to display personalized ads. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

We use Google Ads cookies (such as _gcl_au) and may also work with other advertising partners, including Meta (Facebook), to serve targeted advertisements both on and off our Website. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners and are subject to their respective privacy policies.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, the sharing of personal information via advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal data. California residents have the right to opt out of such practices. Please see Section 8 below for more information on your rights and opt-out options.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequods-eat.click, 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. Analytics (Third-Party) 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Analytics (Third-Party) 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. Analytics (Third-Party) 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions, measure ad campaign effectiveness, and enable remarketing features. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 Days
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Meta to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertisements on and off Facebook. Tracks user behavior across websites. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 Days
session_id Pequod's Pizza Maintains your session state across page requests, allowing you to navigate the Website without losing your cart contents or login status. Essential (First-Party) Session
cart_token Pequod's Pizza Stores a unique token associated with your shopping cart, allowing us to retrieve your order items when you return to the Website. Functional (First-Party) 7 Days
user_preferences Pequod's Pizza Stores user preferences such as selected location, preferred language, and display settings to personalize the Website experience. Functional (First-Party) 1 Year
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not repeatedly ask for your consent on subsequent visits. Essential (First-Party) 1 Year
_csrf Pequod's Pizza A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying that form submissions originate from our Website. Essential (First-Party) Session

5. Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small, transparent graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been visited or an email has been opened. Web beacons help us measure the effectiveness of our communications and marketing campaigns.
  • Local Storage: A feature of modern web browsers that allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data does not have an expiration date and is not automatically sent to the server with each request.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that run in your browser and collect information about your interactions with our Website, typically used by analytics and advertising services.
  • Session Replay Tools: Technologies that may record mouse movements, clicks, scrolling, and keystrokes on our Website to help us understand user behavior and improve the Website experience. Any such data is collected in anonymized or aggregated form.

6. Third-Party Services and Their Cookie Policies

We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device when you visit our Website. The primary third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics: A web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website (including your IP address) will generally be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. For more information, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Ads: An online advertising platform provided by Google LLC. Google Ads cookies help us track conversions from our advertising campaigns and deliver targeted advertisements. For more information, please visit Google's Advertising Policies.
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel: An analytics and advertising tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Facebook Pixel helps us measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns and build custom audiences for retargeting. For more information, please visit Meta's Privacy Policy.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on our Website and in your browser. Please note that restricting or disabling certain cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our Website.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through the browser's settings. You can typically configure your browser to:

  • Notify you when a cookie is being set
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • View and delete specific cookies stored on your device

Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from our advertising partners using the following tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
  • Google Ads Opt-Out: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ad Settings.
  • Meta (Facebook) Opt-Out: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences page.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies by visiting the NAI Opt-Out Tool.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can manage your online advertising preferences through the DAA's WebChoices Tool.

7.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

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 currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. However, we will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or restrict certain types of cookies, it is important to understand how this may affect your experience on our Website:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The Website may not function properly. You may not be able to complete online orders, log in to your account, use the shopping cart, or access secure areas of the Website.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track your usage of the Website for performance improvement purposes. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected, but our ability to improve the Website may be limited.
Functional Cookies Certain personalized features may not work. Your preferences (such as saved delivery addresses or recently viewed menu items) may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter information each time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see more generic or less relevant ads from us and our advertising partners.

9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. In particular, if you are a California resident, the CCPA/CPRA grants you the following rights:

  • Right to Know: The right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources from which we collected it, the purposes for which we use it, and the third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: The right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, including data shared through advertising cookies. You may exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.2 or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: The right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11 below.

10. Updates 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 applicable legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Website.

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Pequod's Pizza

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 to 10 business days.