Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pequod's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at pizzas-pequods.top and explains what cookies are, how we use them, your rights regarding cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies as described herein, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
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 provide reporting and analytical information.
Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you visit. The server sends a small data file — the cookie — to your browser when you first visit the site. Your browser stores this file and sends it back to the server each time you return to that website. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.
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 the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit pizzas-pequods.top, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie in a designated folder on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser retrieves the cookie and sends it back to our server. This communication allows our website to recognize your device and personalize your experience accordingly.
Cookies can also store information about your browsing behavior, preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, and other data that helps improve website functionality and user experience. Most cookies contain a unique identifier — a string of characters — that allows the website to recognize your browser when you return.
2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They do not collect information from your device and expire at the end of your browser session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
3. Types 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 you to browse our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as placing an order or accessing secure areas of the website — cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering other websites you have visited.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website and services you request, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website performs.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and whether you receive error messages from web pages. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, enabling us to improve its performance and structure. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website. Google Analytics gathers information about website use by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of web pages.
The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
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 the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.
We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to serve you relevant promotions about Pequod's Pizza. These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on pizzas-pequods.top:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates, limiting 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. Stores and tracks conversions. | Advertising | 3 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state across Google Analytics 4 measurement sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
session_id |
pizzas-pequods.top | Maintains your session state across page requests. Required for core website functionality including the online ordering system. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
pizzas-pequods.top | Stores your shopping cart contents so items remain saved while you browse the menu and complete checkout. | Essential | 7 days |
user_prefs |
pizzas-pequods.top | Remembers your preferences such as selected location, delivery or pick-up option, and any saved customizations. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
pizzas-pequods.top | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not repeatedly ask for consent on each visit. | Essential | 1 year |
csrf_token |
pizzas-pequods.top | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying that form submissions originate from our website. | Essential | Session |
_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 |
locale |
pizzas-pequods.top | Stores your language and regional preference to display content in a format appropriate to your location. | Functional | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and to deliver advertisements on and through our website. The third-party services we currently use that may set cookies include:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our website, what pages they visit, and what other websites they used prior to coming to ours. We use this information to improve our website and services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, rather than your name or other identifying information.
To learn more about Google's privacy practices and to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5.2 Google Ads
We use Google Ads to display advertisements to users who have previously visited our website or searched for related keywords. The _gcl_au cookie is used to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
To opt out of personalized Google advertising, visit: https://adssettings.google.com
5.3 Facebook / Meta Pixel
We may use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to users who have already taken some action on our website.
To opt out of Facebook advertising cookies, visit: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
5.4 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the following industry opt-out tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. You may also manage cookies directly through your web browser settings.
6.1 Browser-Level Cookie Controls
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 cookies are being sent. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- 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
6.2 Mobile Device Cookie Controls
If you use a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device's browser settings or by adjusting your mobile device's privacy settings. The exact steps vary depending on your device and operating system. Please refer to your device manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions.
6.3 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond differently based on a user's DNT signal. However, we respect your right to privacy and provide the opt-out options described in this policy.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or block cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our website. The specific impacts will vary depending on which type of cookies you choose to disable:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders, access your account, or use core features of the website. Shopping cart functionality may be lost between pages. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track website usage and performance data. This may limit our ability to improve the website based on user behavior. Your user experience will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | You may need to re-enter your preferences (such as location and delivery preferences) each time you visit. Personalization features may not be available. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. You may see more generic ads that are not tailored to your preferences or past interactions with our website. |
8. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. federal and state laws. We rely on the following legal bases for our use of cookies:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising), we rely on your consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
- Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website. These cookies are strictly necessary for the delivery of our services.
- California Residents: If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) may provide you with additional rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your CCPA/CPRA rights.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act also governs our use of tracking technologies and advertising cookies. We are committed to complying with all applicable FTC guidelines regarding online behavioral advertising and consumer privacy.
9. Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. 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 the use of cookies on our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use, changes in technology, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may also provide more prominent notice, such as by adding a notification to our website homepage or sending you an email notification. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and other tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Pequod's Pizza
- Website: pizzas-pequods.top
- Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 30 days of receipt of your request.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 15, 2026. Pequod's Pizza is committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a transparent and trustworthy online experience.