Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 2, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website located at pequodspizzas.top. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and our collection of your personal information. By accessing or using pequodspizzas.top, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Cookie Policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

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 and third parties to make websites work efficiently, improve performance, and provide reporting information.

Cookies serve many different purposes. Some cookies are essential for the technical operation of a website — without them, certain features simply would not function. Others help website owners understand how visitors interact with their site, enabling them to improve the user experience. Still other cookies are used to deliver personalized advertising based on your browsing history and interests.

When you visit pequodspizzas.top, our server sends a cookie file to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends that cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and recall your preferences or previous actions.

2.1 How Cookies Work

Cookies are activated when your web browser loads a website. The website sends information to your browser, which then creates a text file on your device. Every time the user revisits the same website, the browser retrieves this file and sends it to the website's server. Standard cookies can only be read by the website that created them.

Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses. They cannot access other information on your hard drive, and they cannot retrieve personal information unless you have personally provided it to the website. Cookies simply allow a website to recognize a returning visitor.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only for as long as your browser session lasts. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are typically used to keep track of items in a shopping cart or to maintain your login status during a single visit.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after your browser session ends, until they reach their specified expiry date or until you manually delete them. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

2.3 Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by Pequod's Pizza on pequodspizzas.top. They are used to improve your experience on our website and to collect basic analytics data.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by domains other than pequodspizzas.top. They are typically placed by our trusted third-party service providers such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. These providers may use the information collected to deliver targeted advertising or to analyze traffic.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Pequod's Pizza uses four main categories of cookies on our website. Below, we explain each category and its purpose:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are indispensable for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas of the site, online ordering functionality, and session management. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as placing a food order — cannot be provided.

Because these cookies are essential to the operation of the website, they do not require your consent under applicable law. However, we still want to be transparent about their use. Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly necessary for the service to function.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors stay on the site, where visitors come from, and any error messages that may occur. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify individual visitors.

We use this information to improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. For example, if analytics data shows that a significant number of visitors are leaving our online menu page without placing an order, we can investigate and address potential usability issues.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance your browsing experience by remembering choices you make and personalizing the website to better serve your needs. For example, they may remember your location (to show you the nearest Pequod's Pizza location), your preferred language, or items you have previously added to your order. These cookies can also be used to enable features such as embedded videos or social media sharing tools.

The information collected by functional cookies may be anonymized, but it may also include personally identifiable data that you have voluntarily provided. These cookies are not strictly necessary, but disabling them may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies, also known as targeting or marketing cookies, are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests and display relevant ads on our website and across the internet. These cookies are typically placed by our advertising partners, including Google Ads.

Advertising cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. For instance, they allow us to understand whether a user who clicked on one of our online advertisements eventually placed a pizza order. While these cookies do not store your name or address directly, they are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.

4. Specific Cookies Used on pequodspizzas.top

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

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 for a single session. 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. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
session_id Pequod's Pizza Maintains your session state across page requests. Required for the ordering system and secure browsing. Essential Session
cart_token Pequod's Pizza Stores the contents of your online pizza order cart so items are retained as you browse the menu. Essential 7 days
user_pref Pequod's Pizza Stores your preferences such as preferred location, dietary filters, and display settings to personalize your experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Records your cookie consent preferences to ensure we only activate cookies you have agreed to. Essential 1 year
_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
lang Pequod's Pizza Remembers your language or locale preference across visits to ensure consistent language display. Functional Session

Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. Third-party services may introduce new cookies or modify existing ones. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of our third-party partners for the most current information.

5. Third-Party Cookies and External Services

We partner with several third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device through our website. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your data.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how users interact with our website. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of our website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

5.2 Google Ads

We may use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to deliver targeted advertisements. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and to show ads based on your prior visits to our website. These cookies allow us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

For more information, visit: Google Advertising Policies

5.3 Facebook (Meta) Pixel

Our website may use the Facebook Pixel, a tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Facebook Pixel allows us to measure, optimize, and build audiences for our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. It collects data about your interactions with our website and allows us to deliver targeted advertisements to users who have visited our site.

For more information, visit: Facebook Privacy Policy

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

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

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Privacy," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionalities, including the ability to place online orders.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Browser Add-On to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
  • Google Personalized Ads Opt-Out: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage or opt out of personalized ads from Google.
  • Facebook Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI opt-out tool at optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit optout.aboutads.info to opt out of participating companies' use of data for interest-based advertising.

6.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit pequodspizzas.top, 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 in the footer of our website. Please note that changes to your preferences may take effect on your next visit.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. The following table outlines the potential consequences of disabling each category of cookies:

Cookie Category Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies Core website functions will not work correctly. You may be unable to place online orders, navigate the menu, or access secure sections of the website. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website. This means we may not be able to identify and fix performance issues or improve user experience based on real visitor data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Your personalized preferences (such as your location, language, and previously viewed menu items) will not be saved. You may need to re-enter your preferences every time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may also continue to see ads for Pequod's Pizza on other websites, but they will be less relevant to your preferences and browsing history.

8. Cookies and United States Privacy Law

As a business operating in the United States, Pequod's Pizza complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws. The use of cookies and similar tracking technologies may be subject to the following laws and regulations:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you, to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and to request deletion of your personal information. Cookies that collect personal data may be covered by these rights. You can exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights by contacting us at the details provided below.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: The FTC requires that companies be transparent about their data collection practices and not engage in deceptive or unfair practices. This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency.
  • CAN-SPAM Act and COPPA: Our advertising practices comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 through cookies or any other means.

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under CCPA/CPRA with respect to cookies and the data they collect, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 below.

9. 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. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Pequod's Pizza — Cookie Policy Contact Information

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

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

Pequod's Pizza reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes may be made to reflect updates in applicable law, changes to the cookies we use, or improvements to our website. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences. Your continued use of pequodspizzas.top following any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.