Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how Pequod's Pizza uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on pequods-food.click. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza. This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at pequods-food.click and explains what cookies are, how we use them, your rights to control their use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide further information about how we collect and process personal data.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

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.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. On your next visit to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the server to recognize your browser and remember information about your previous visits, such as your preferences, shopping cart contents, or login status.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or install malware on your device.

2.2 Other Tracking Technologies

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

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views or when emails are opened.
Local Storage: A technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is only kept for the duration of your browser session and is deleted when you close the browser.
JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that execute within your browser to collect information about your interactions with our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use 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 only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms, or placing an online food order.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information, and they are required to enable core website functionality. Without these cookies, services that you have asked for cannot be provided, and we do not need your consent to place these cookies on your device.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect 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 use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform.

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. These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your preferred language, your location for delivery purposes, or your saved menu items.

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

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. 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.

We use Google Ads and similar platforms to deliver targeted advertisements. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising, but you will still see advertisements — they will just be less relevant to your interests.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequods-food.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. This is the main Google Analytics tracking cookie.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie resets daily and is used to distinguish users.	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. Stores and 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. Tracks visits across websites.	Advertising	3 months
`PHPSESSID`	Pequod's Pizza	Preserves user session state across page requests. Used to maintain your session as you navigate the website and place orders.	Essential	Session
`cart_token`	Pequod's Pizza	Identifies your shopping cart/order basket to ensure your pizza selections are saved as you browse the menu.	Essential	Session / 7 days
`user_location`	Pequod's Pizza	Stores your delivery location or ZIP code to provide accurate delivery estimates and availability.	Functional	30 days
`preferred_lang`	Pequod's Pizza	Remembers your language preference to display content in your preferred language on subsequent visits.	Functional	1 year
`cookie_consent`	Pequod's Pizza	Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on subsequent visits.	Essential	1 year
`_gac_UA-XXXXXXX`	Google Analytics / Ads	Contains campaign related information. Used to link Google Ads campaigns with Google Analytics to track conversions and campaign performance.	Analytics / 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 to measure effectiveness.	Advertising	1 year

This list may not be exhaustive. We periodically review and update the cookies we use. Please check this policy regularly for updates.

5. Your Rights and Cookie Consent

Under applicable United States privacy law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and under the FTC Act's guidance on consumer protection and online tracking, you have certain rights regarding how we collect and use your data through cookies, including:

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal data we collect through cookies and how it is used.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal data collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below or through your browser settings as described in this policy.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update 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 cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, particularly the online ordering system.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Browser	How to Manage Cookies
Google Chrome	Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
Mozilla Firefox	Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari (macOS)	Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Safari (iOS)	Settings → Safari → Privacy and Security → Block All Cookies
Microsoft Edge	Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and Site Permissions
Internet Explorer	Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Advanced

For more information about managing cookies in your browser, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools provided by the respective companies:

Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents your data from being used by Google Analytics.
Google Ads / Advertising: To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit Google Ads Settings or use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool.
Facebook / Meta Ads: To manage Facebook advertising preferences, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences page. You can also opt out via the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit optout.aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA-participating companies.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies.

Please Note: Opting out of third-party advertising cookies does not mean you will stop seeing advertisements. It means that the advertisements you see will no longer be tailored to your interests based on your browsing behavior.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following table summarizes the potential impact:

Cookie Type	Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies	The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders, log into your account, or navigate the website effectively. Core features such as the shopping cart may not work.
Analytics Cookies	We will not be able to monitor website performance or understand how users interact with our site, which may limit our ability to improve the website experience.
Functional Cookies	Your preferences (such as saved delivery addresses, language settings, and menu favorites) will 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 personalized to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly regardless of your preferences.

8. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or other means. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the details below so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last revised.

10. More Information and Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please visit the following resources:

All About Cookies — Comprehensive guide to cookie management
FTC Consumer Privacy Resources
California Attorney General — CCPA Information
Google Privacy Policy
Facebook / Meta Privacy 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 do not hesitate to contact us:

Pequod's Pizza — Contact Information

Business Name: Pequod's Pizza
Email: [email protected]
Website: pequods-food.click

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.