Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 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, and what choices you have regarding their use.

This policy applies to all pages and services available through pequods-cafe.click and 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.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:

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 gather reporting information about website usage patterns.

Cookies are created when your browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser which then creates a text file. Every time you return to the same website, your browser retrieves and sends this file to the website's server. Standard cookies set by websites are typically referred to as "first-party cookies," while cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies."

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit pequods-cafe.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores it in a file that is automatically created for this purpose. The next time you visit our website, your browser will send the cookie back to the server, allowing us to recognize your browser and improve your experience. Cookies do not typically contain personal information that directly identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track page views and email opens.
  • Local Storage: A technology similar to cookies that stores data locally within your browser with no expiration date.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is deleted when the browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code embedded in our website to collect information about how you interact with our pages.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a different purpose and has a different impact on your browsing experience.

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Essential cookies help make our website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and online ordering for our pizza menu. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly necessary for the operation of the site.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around our website.

All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to improve the way pequods-cafe.click works and to optimize the experience for our customers who are looking to order from Pequod's Pizza or learn about our menu offerings.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional 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. These cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred location, language settings, or items you have previously viewed in our menu.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your personalized experience on pequods-cafe.click may be diminished.

3.4 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 to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations such as advertisers.

These cookies are typically placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. These cookies enable us to show you Pequod's Pizza advertisements when you visit other websites and social media platforms.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides details about the specific cookies used on pequods-cafe.click, including the cookie name, its purpose, type, and duration.

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. Distinguishes users on a daily basis. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook/Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 90 days
fr Facebook/Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Collects browser and user behavior data. Advertising 90 days
PHPSESSID Pequod's Pizza Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your shopping cart and order information. Essential Session
csrf_token Pequod's Pizza Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Essential security cookie. Essential Session
user_preferences Pequod's Pizza Stores user preferences such as delivery location, pizza size preferences, and dietary requirements for a personalized experience. Functional 30 days
cart_items Pequod's Pizza Remembers items you have added to your online pizza order cart so you do not lose your selections when navigating between pages. Functional 7 days
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for your consent every time you visit our website. Essential 1 year
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website, as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. Analytics 2 years
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's advertisements. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertisements. Advertising 6 months

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, Pequod's Pizza processes cookie data in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have specific rights regarding the collection and use of their personal data, including data collected through cookies.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines regarding consumer privacy and transparency in data collection practices.
  • CAN-SPAM Act: Applicable to any cookies used in connection with email marketing activities.

For essential cookies, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in providing a functional, secure website. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you may provide or withdraw at any time.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit pequods-cafe.click, 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 available at the bottom 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 indicate when a cookie is being sent. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block all cookies, allow all cookies, or block only third-party cookies. Chrome Cookie Settings
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose your preferred cookie settings. Firefox Cookie Settings
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. Safari Cookie Settings
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. Edge Cookie Settings
  • Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data. Opera Cookie Settings

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device's operating system settings:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security to manage cookie preferences.
  • Android: Open Chrome, tap the three-dot menu > Settings > Privacy > Clear Browsing Data to manage cookies.

7. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking technologies:

7.1 Google Opt-Out Tools

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting information about your website visits. Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
  • Google Ads Settings: You can manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads through the Google Ads Settings page. Google Ads Settings
  • Google Privacy Controls: Manage all your Google privacy settings in one place. Google Privacy Controls

7.2 Facebook/Meta Opt-Out

  • Facebook Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising. Facebook Ad Preferences
  • Meta Privacy Center: Manage your Meta privacy settings including cookie preferences. Meta Privacy Center

7.3 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies. NAI Opt-Out Tool
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising. DAA WebChoices Tool
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Opt out of targeted advertising from EDAA member companies. EDAA Your Online Choices

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

The following outlines the potential impact of disabling different categories of cookies:

8.1 Impact of Disabling Essential Cookies

Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie consent tool as they are strictly necessary for the website to function. If you block these cookies through your browser settings, you may experience the following issues:

  • Inability to add items to your online pizza order cart
  • Loss of your session when navigating between pages
  • Security features may not work correctly, putting your personal and payment information at risk
  • You may be logged out of your account repeatedly
  • Online ordering and checkout processes may fail to complete

8.2 Impact of Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Identify and fix broken pages or errors
  • Improve the performance and layout of our website
  • Understand which of our menu items generate the most interest online

Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website, but it will prevent us from improving the site based on user behavior data.

8.3 Impact of Disabling Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies, you may experience the following:

  • Your preferences (such as saved delivery addresses) will not be remembered between visits
  • You may need to re-enter your preferences and selections each time you visit
  • Certain personalized features may not be available
  • Videos and embedded content may not load properly

8.4 Impact of Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising cookies:

  • You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests
  • You may see the same Pequod's Pizza advertisements more frequently
  • We will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Your advertising experience across other websites may not be tailored to your interests

9. Data Retention

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a "session" or "persistent" cookie:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period of time or until you delete them manually. The specific duration for each persistent cookie is outlined in the cookies table in Section 4 above.

We retain cookie-related data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy, and in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws.

10. California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights

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

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, including cookie data.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Some of our advertising cookies may constitute the "sale" of personal information under California law. You may opt out by using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" option available on our website.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use: You have the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top.

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

12. Contact Us

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

Pequod's Pizza

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law. For California residents, we will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by the CCPA/CPRA.