Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how Pequod's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website pequodspizza.top. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Pequod's Pizza operates the website pequodspizza.top and is committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your online experience. 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 or manage them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional context about how we handle your personal information. Our practices are governed by applicable United States federal law, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance user experience, and to provide website operators with analytical information about how their site is being used.

When you visit pequodspizza.top, our web server may send a cookie to your browser. Your browser then stores the cookie on your device, and each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or they can be set by other websites or services that supply content to the page you are viewing (known as "third-party cookies"). Both types may be used on our website.

2.1 How Cookies Work

Cookies typically contain the following information:

Cookie name: A unique identifier for the cookie.
Cookie value: The data stored within the cookie (e.g., a session ID or preference setting).
Domain: The website domain the cookie belongs to.
Path: The specific URL path within the domain that the cookie applies to.
Expiry date/time: When the cookie will expire and be automatically deleted from your device.
Flags: Security settings such as "Secure" (only sent over HTTPS) or "HttpOnly" (not accessible via JavaScript).

Cookies can be either "session cookies," which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them.

2.2 Similar Technologies

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

Web beacons (pixel tags): Tiny, transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior and email open rates.
Local storage: Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device without expiry dates.
Session storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when the browser session ends.
Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device settings to create a unique identifier.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, all references to "cookies" include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types, each serving a distinct purpose. Below is a detailed explanation of each category.

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and services you have requested — such as placing an online order, accessing secure areas, or navigating pages — cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the delivery of our service, they cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools. However, you can block them through your browser settings, though this may prevent you from using key areas of our website.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our site include managing your login session, storing items in your shopping cart, maintaining security settings, and enabling you to navigate between pages without losing information.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, any error messages encountered, and how visitors arrived at the site. This information is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it does not directly identify individual users. We use this data to improve the performance and structure of our website, making your browsing experience better over time.

We use Google Analytics to gather this data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website is generally transmitted to and stored on Google's servers, which may be located in the United States or other countries.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, your region, login credentials (where you opt to be remembered), and other customizations. The information these cookies collect is typically anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. If functional cookies are disabled, some or all of these features may not function correctly, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our site.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to 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 are usually placed by advertising networks, such as Google Ads, with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by other organizations.

We use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and deliver relevant advertising to users who have previously visited our website.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequodspizza.top, 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 about how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and calculate unique visits.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate — limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. Ensures that analytics data is not sent too frequently.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency and tracking conversions from Google Ads campaigns across websites that use Google Ads services.	Advertising	3 months
`_fbp`	Facebook (Meta)	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers, and to track visits across websites.	Advertising	3 months
`PHPSESSID`	Pequod's Pizza	Preserves user session state across page requests. Required for core functionality such as maintaining cart contents and user login sessions.	Essential	Session
`cookieconsent_status`	Pequod's Pizza	Stores the user's cookie consent preference so that the consent notice does not appear on every visit.	Essential	1 year
`cart_session`	Pequod's Pizza	Maintains the contents of your shopping cart or online order across pages and browser sessions.	Functional	30 days
`preferred_location`	Pequod's Pizza	Remembers the restaurant location you prefer so that you do not need to re-select it on future visits.	Functional	6 months
`user_timezone`	Pequod's Pizza	Detects and stores the user's local time zone to display accurate order times and business hours.	Functional	1 year
`_ga_[ID]`	Google Analytics 4	Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user engagement across sessions on our website.	Analytics	2 years
`NID`	Google	Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences.	Advertising	6 months

Note: The specific cookies listed above may change as we update our website and services. We will endeavor to keep this table as current as possible. Third-party providers may also update their cookie implementations independently.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than those that are strictly necessary). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

5.1 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 notify you when a website attempts to set a cookie. The process for managing cookies varies by browser. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser below:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies.
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can block cookies entirely or manage exceptions.
Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. You can block all cookies or prevent cross-site tracking.
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can block third-party cookies or manage specific site cookies.
Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site settings > Cookies and site data.

For more detailed instructions on managing cookies in any browser, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.

5.2 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device's privacy or advertising settings. On iOS devices, you can limit ad tracking through Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. On Android devices, you can opt out of personalized ads through Settings > Google > Ads.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

Several third-party service providers offer dedicated opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to use these tools to manage your preferences with each provider:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your browsing activity by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Personalization: You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: If you have a Facebook account, you can manage your ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies by visiting: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: U.S. residents can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies by visiting: https://optout.aboutads.info
Your Online Choices (for additional guidance): https://www.youronlinechoices.com

Please Note: Opting out through these tools does not necessarily mean you will stop receiving advertisements altogether. It means that advertising delivered to you will no longer be tailored to your interests based on your browsing behavior. You may still receive generic or contextual advertisements.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have every right to restrict or disable cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using pequodspizza.top. Below is a summary of the potential effects depending on which category of cookies you disable:

6.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

If you disable essential cookies through your browser settings, our website may not function at all or may function in a very limited capacity. You may be unable to:

Place online orders or maintain items in your cart.
Log in to your account or access secure areas of the site.
Navigate between pages without losing previously entered information.
Use any interactive features that require a session to be maintained.

We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies if you wish to use our online ordering system or other website functions.

6.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies means we will not be able to collect data on how you use our website. While this does not affect your ability to use the site, it means we cannot improve our services based on user behavior data. The website will continue to work normally for you.

6.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies means you may need to re-enter preferences such as your preferred location or other customizations every time you visit our website. The site will remain usable, but your experience may be less personalized and convenient.

6.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent advertisements from being shown to you, but it will mean that the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests. It may also prevent us from accurately measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Your website experience will not be negatively affected in terms of functionality.

7. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights related to your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Some cookies may involve the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information as defined under California law, including the use of advertising cookies that share your data with third-party advertising platforms.

As a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
Delete personal information held about you, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, or to opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal data via cookies, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9 of this policy. You may also use the opt-out tools listed in Section 5.3 to limit third-party data sharing through advertising cookies.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or improvements to our website. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Where changes are significant, we may also provide a more prominent notice (such as a notification on our website homepage or via email where we hold your contact details). Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

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

Pequod's Pizza

Website: pequodspizza.top
Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within five (5) business days. If you are contacting us to exercise a legal right under applicable U.S. law, we will endeavor to respond within the timeframes required by law (for example, within 45 days for CCPA/CPRA requests).

Effective Date: This Cookie Policy is effective as of March 28, 2026. By using pequodspizza.top, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.