Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 5, 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 explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to the website pequods-cafe.top and all pages, subdomains, and services accessible through it. By visiting and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and that you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described herein.

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, 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-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, provide a better and more personalized user experience, and to gather analytical information about website usage.

Cookies are created by your web browser at the request of the website you are visiting. They are stored locally on your device and are sent back to the originating website each time your browser makes a request to that site. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, the information they collect may be combined with other data to identify you. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties such as analytics providers and advertisers (known as "third-party cookies").

2.1 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

There are two main types of cookies based on their duration:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only for the duration of your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are typically used to maintain your session state as you navigate between pages on our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies 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 them. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits.

2.2 How Cookies Work

When you visit pequods-cafe.top for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser automatically sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and recall information from your previous visit.

This process enables us to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account (if applicable)
  • Remember your preferences, such as language settings and location
  • Understand how you navigate and use our website
  • Deliver relevant advertising content
  • Improve the overall performance and security of our website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Pequod's Pizza uses the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, certain services and features of our website cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law, as they are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website.

Essential cookies on pequods-cafe.top may include:

  • Session management cookies that keep you logged in
  • Security cookies that protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
  • Load balancing cookies that ensure website performance and availability
  • Cookies that remember items in your online order or shopping cart

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us identify which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where improvements can be made to enhance the user experience. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.

The information collected by analytics cookies includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (e.g., through a search engine or a direct link)
  • Your approximate geographic location (country or city level)
  • The type of device, browser, and operating system you are using
  • Any errors you encounter while browsing

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies can remember your preferred language, your location for delivery purposes, or your name so you do not have to re-enter it each time you visit. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

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 are usually 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.

We use Google Ads cookies to measure the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your activity across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequods-cafe.top, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

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 and count visits. 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 within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates and limit the number of requests made to Google's servers. Helps manage data collection performance. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. 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 website visits and user behavior. Advertising 3 months
session_id Pequod's Pizza Maintains the user's session state while browsing the website. Keeps users logged in and preserves cart/order information during the session. Essential Session
csrf_token Pequod's Pizza Security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions are legitimate and originate from our website. Essential Session
user_prefs Pequod's Pizza Stores user preferences such as preferred location, delivery settings, and previously selected menu options to enhance the browsing experience. Functional 6 months
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Records whether the user has given or declined consent to the use of cookies on the website. Prevents the consent banner from appearing on every page visit. Essential 1 year
cart_items Pequod's Pizza Stores information about items added to the online ordering cart so that selections are not lost when navigating between pages. Functional Session
location_data Pequod's Pizza Remembers the user's selected delivery location or nearest restaurant location to streamline the ordering process on return visits. Functional 30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we use cookies from trusted third-party services to help us analyze website usage and deliver relevant advertising. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not have control over these third-party cookies and they are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies (including _ga, _gid, and _gat) to collect anonymous information about your visits, such as the number of visitors, where they come from, and which pages they visit. This information helps us improve the content and functionality of our website.

Google may transfer the information collected through Google Analytics to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You can learn more about Google's data practices at Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to promote our products and services through online advertising. The Google Ads cookie (_gcl_au) helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns by tracking which ads lead to visits or conversions on our website. This allows us to optimize our advertising spend and ensure that our marketing efforts are reaching the right audience.

5.3 Facebook (Meta) Pixel

We may use the Facebook Pixel (_fbp) to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, build audiences for our ads, and deliver targeted advertisements to people who have previously visited our website. The Facebook Pixel is a piece of code that collects data about your activity on our website and sends it to Facebook.

6. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

As a business operating in the United States, Pequod's Pizza is subject to applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires transparent disclosure of data collection practices and prohibits unfair or deceptive practices.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • The right to delete personal information held about you (with certain exceptions)
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
  • The right to correct inaccurate personal information
  • The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

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

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through the link provided in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a website tries to place a cookie on your device. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

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

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from third-party advertisers using the following tools:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics.
  • Google Ads Settings: Manage your Google ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
  • Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences. You can also opt out of the Facebook Pixel by adjusting your Facebook privacy settings.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience on our website. Depending on which cookies you disable, the following impacts may occur:

Cookie Type Disabled Potential Impact
Essential Cookies Core website functions will not work correctly. You may be unable to place online orders, log in to your account, or complete transactions. The website may become unstable or display errors.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect information about how you use our website. This will limit our ability to improve the website experience, but will not directly affect your ability to browse or order.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your location, delivery preferences, and other settings each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see more generic or less relevant ads as a result.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 7 above to limit tracking and data collection.

10. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. We do not use cookies to collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove that information.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Pequod's Pizza

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. If you are a California resident exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on July 5, 2026. It is effective as of that date and governs the use of cookies on the website pequods-cafe.top operated by Pequod's Pizza. This policy is intended to comply with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the FTC Act and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).