Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 29, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we place on your device, and how you can control and manage them.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service, both of which are available on our website at pequodspizzas.click. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners and operators to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide better user experiences, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you are visiting and are delivered to your browser. Your browser then stores the cookie and sends it back to the server on your next visit to the same website. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

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 — for example, advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website at pequodspizzas.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. Each time you make a subsequent visit to our website, your browser reads the cookie and transmits the information back to our server, or to the third-party service that originally placed the cookie.

Cookies perform several functions:

  • Authentication: Cookies help us verify your identity when you log in, ensuring that you can access the correct information.
  • Session Management: They help us keep track of your activities during a single browsing session, such as items added to a shopping cart.
  • Personalization: Cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your preferred language or region.
  • Tracking and Analytics: They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through our site.
  • Advertising: Cookies enable us and our advertising partners to serve relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several different types of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, the website cannot function, and they cannot be disabled without seriously affecting how the site performs.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. They are typically set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

4.2 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 understand 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.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us analyze how users use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address, which is then transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable our 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, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as your username, language, or the region you are in. They can also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads. 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 directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

We use Google Ads cookies to measure the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns. These cookies help us understand whether users who clicked on one of our advertisements went on to make a purchase or take another action on our website.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website pequodspizzas.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. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users for a shorter tracking window. 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 to experiment 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 for Google Analytics 4. Collects data on user behavior and interaction for site analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
cookieconsent_status pequodspizzas.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid showing the cookie notice on every page visit. Essential 1 year
session_id pequodspizzas.click Maintains your session state across page requests. Used to keep you logged in during your visit. Essential Session
cart pequodspizzas.click Stores information about items added to your cart so that your order is preserved during your visit. Functional Session
user_preferences pequodspizzas.click Stores user preferences such as language settings, delivery preferences, and display options to enhance your browsing experience. Functional 6 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 for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
CSRF_TOKEN pequodspizzas.click A security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Essential Session

6. Duration of Cookies

In terms of how long cookies remain on your device, there are two broad categories:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to link your actions during a single browsing session. Session cookies do not collect information from your computer and expire when you close your browser session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period of time, even after you close your browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created the cookie. Persistent cookies are used, for example, to remember your login details and preferences so that you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit our website.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies, which are required for the website to function). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or to notify you when cookies are being set. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

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

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

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

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads / Personalized Advertising Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit the Google Ads Settings page:
https://adssettings.google.com

You can also visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page:
https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Facebook (Meta) Opt-Out

To manage your ad preferences on Facebook and opt out of interest-based advertising, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page:
https://optout.aboutads.info

European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)

Although Pequod's Pizza operates in the United States, international visitors may also use the EDAA's opt-out tool:
https://www.youronlinechoices.eu

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website from a mobile device, you may also be able to manage cookies through your mobile operating system settings. Please consult the help documentation for your specific device for detailed instructions.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies on our website, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience and limit the functionality of 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 be unable to complete orders, log into your account, or use basic features of the site. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot improve the site based on user behavior. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected, but site improvements may be slower.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website, such as language settings, delivery preferences, and other personalization options.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads repeatedly, as we will be unable to track frequency capping or ad performance.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals because there is no consistent industry standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. However, you can use the other methods described in this policy to manage your cookie preferences and opt out of tracking where available.

10. California Privacy Rights and Cookies

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding personal information collected through cookies. These rights may include:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected about you and how it is used
  • The right to delete personal information collected through cookies
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through advertising cookies
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected]. For more information, please refer to our full Privacy Policy available on our website.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie policies or privacy practices. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the cookie policy and privacy notice of every website you visit.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tracking technologies we use, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this Cookie Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we may notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website or by sending an email notification to the address associated with your account, where applicable.

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

13. 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 using the information below:

Pequod's Pizza

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