Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 29, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at pequodspizza.world and explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern our relationship with you when you visit our website.

If you have any questions 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-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information.

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, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie locally on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions.

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

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track user activity.
  • Local Storage: Browser-based storage mechanisms that allow websites to save data locally on your device.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when your browsing session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small code snippets that collect information about your interactions with our website.

For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. Why We Use Cookies

Pequod's Pizza uses cookies for a variety of important reasons, including:

  • To ensure our website functions correctly and securely.
  • To remember your preferences and settings so you don't have to re-enter them every visit.
  • To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and user experience.
  • To deliver relevant advertisements and promotional content about our pizza offerings.
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations under applicable United States law, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies into four main types: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Advertising.

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are never used for marketing purposes. They include cookies that:

  • Maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
  • Remember items you add to your online order or cart.
  • Enable security features and fraud prevention measures.
  • Load the website correctly across different devices and browsers.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may include:

  • Your preferred location or nearest Pequod's Pizza outlet.
  • Your language or region preferences.
  • Your saved order preferences (e.g., favorite toppings or crust style).
  • Whether you have accepted or dismissed our cookie consent notice.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the design, content, and functionality of pequodspizza.world. We use third-party analytics tools, primarily Google Analytics, to gather this information.

The information collected includes pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, traffic sources, and general geographic location (city/country level). This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

4.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver ads that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by our advertising partners, such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook).

These third-party cookies may track your activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests to deliver targeted advertisements.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequodspizza.world:

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 session period. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency and conversion tracking across websites using Google services. Advertising 3 Months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Meta to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 Months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores the click identifier for Facebook ads when a user arrives at the website via a Facebook ad link. Advertising 3 Months
PHPSESSID Pequod's Pizza Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for website operation including online ordering. Essential Session
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not displayed repeatedly. Functional 1 Year
cart_session Pequod's Pizza Maintains the contents of your online pizza order cart as you navigate through the website. Essential Session
user_location Pequod's Pizza Remembers your preferred Pequod's Pizza location to streamline your ordering experience on return visits. Functional 6 Months
_uetsid Microsoft Bing Ads Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisements based on the visitor's preferences. Advertising 1 Day
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. Advertising 6 Months

Note: The cookies listed above represent those commonly used at the time of this policy's last update. The actual cookies on the website may vary. We update this table periodically to reflect any changes.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We work with a number of trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:

  • Google LLC: Google Analytics and Google Ads. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook): Facebook Pixel for advertising and retargeting. Meta's cookie policy is available at facebook.com/policies/cookies.
  • Microsoft Corporation (Bing Ads): Advertising and conversion tracking. Microsoft's privacy policy is available at privacy.microsoft.com.

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for how those third parties use them. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy notices for more information.

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). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit pequodspizza.world, 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 accessing the cookie settings option available at the bottom of our website pages.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The exact steps will vary depending on your browser. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most commonly used browsers:

Please note that if you use multiple browsers or devices, you will need to adjust your cookie settings on each one separately.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services

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

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or reject cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on pequodspizza.world. Specifically:

Cookie Type Disabled Potential Impact on Your Experience
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to complete online orders, navigate between pages, or access secure areas of the site. We strongly advise against disabling these.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as saved location, favorite orders, or language settings) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information on each visit.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This limits our ability to identify issues and improve your user experience, but it does not prevent you from using the website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads repeated more frequently.

9. Your Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and the use of tracking technologies:

9.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you through cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies.
  • Request deletion of personal information collected about you.
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights or to opt out of cookie-based data sharing, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Privacy Policy page for more information.

9.2 FTC Act Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce. We are committed to being transparent about our data collection practices and providing you with meaningful choices about how your data is used.

10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described in Section 7 of this policy to control tracking on our website.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

12. 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 other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Continued use of pequodspizza.world after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated 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 details below:

Pequod's Pizza — Contact Information

We are committed to responding to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and to working with you to address any concerns you may have about our cookie practices.