Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 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 pizz-pequods.click (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our Website. Cookies help us provide you with a better experience, understand how you interact with our site, and serve you relevant content and advertisements. This policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, how you can manage them, and what happens if you choose to disable them.

By 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 adjust your browser settings or opt out as described below — though this may affect certain features of our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and enable certain functionality.

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 our Website and when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website for the first time, the website sends a cookie to your device, which is then stored by your web browser. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember information about your previous visit.

Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address, but only if you have provided this information to the website). This information is encrypted and can only be read by the website that created the cookie.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and gather data such as IP addresses, browser types, and page views.
  • Local Storage: A method of storing data locally within the user's browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity and no expiration date.
  • Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device settings to create a unique identifier.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Pequod's Pizza uses cookies for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Ensuring the Website functions correctly and securely
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Understanding how visitors use our Website through analytics
  • Improving the performance and user experience of our Website
  • Delivering relevant advertisements to you on our Website and third-party platforms
  • Enabling social media features and integrations
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our Website into four main types:

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function properly. Without these cookies, the Website cannot operate correctly. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You cannot opt out of these cookies through our cookie settings, as they are essential for the Website to work.

Essential cookies help with things like:

  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Shopping cart functionality (if applicable)
  • User authentication and account access
  • Maintaining session continuity across pages

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors navigate through the Website, and how long they spend on each page. 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 Website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional 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. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. These cookies may remember your language preferences, region, font size, or other display settings.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. 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. Quite often, targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization.

5. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizz-pequods.click:

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 and track sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses 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 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
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to provide a series of advertisement products. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID Pequod's Pizza Preserves user session state across page requests. Used to maintain your session and preferences as you navigate the Website. Essential Session
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not prompted again during the same session or across multiple visits. Essential 1 year
cart_token Pequod's Pizza Stores information about the contents of your shopping cart or online order to maintain continuity throughout your visit. Functional Session
lang Pequod's Pizza Remembers your language preference to display the Website in the appropriate language on your next visit. Functional 1 year
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state and track user interactions with Google Analytics 4 properties. Analytics 2 years
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, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties. These third parties may include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties, and you should refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information:

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than essential cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being sent. The steps for managing cookies vary by browser. Below are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you use multiple browsers or devices, you will need to adjust the cookie settings on each one.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific types of cookies:

  • 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 Personalization: You can control and opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
  • Facebook / Meta Ads: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting Facebook Ad Preferences.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies by visiting the NAI Opt-Out Tool.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Residents of the United States can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the DAA's WebChoices Tool.
  • Your Online Choices: EU/EEA visitors can also use the Your Online Choices platform to manage advertising cookies.

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Website on a mobile device, you can also control interest-based advertising through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our Website. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The Website may not function properly. You may not be able to use core features such as online ordering, account login, or shopping cart functionality. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track your visit or understand how you use our Website. This does not affect your experience directly, but it limits our ability to improve our services based on user behavior.
Functional Cookies Certain personalized features may not work, such as remembering your language preferences, region, or past orders. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see — only their relevance to you.

9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence within the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:

  • California Residents: 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 collected, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. Cookies that track your behavior across websites may constitute the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.
  • Other U.S. States: Various other states including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and others have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that may grant you similar rights regarding data collected through cookies. We are committed to honoring applicable rights regardless of your state of residence.
  • FTC Act: Under the Federal Trade Commission Act, we are required to maintain fair and truthful practices regarding data collection. Our use of cookies is governed by this requirement and we do not engage in deceptive data practices.

10. Updates 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, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated. If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by prominently posting a notice on our Website or by other means as required by applicable law.

Your continued use of our Website after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us using the information below:

Pequod's Pizza — Contact Information