Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 11, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pequod's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at pizzas-pequods.rest and explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.
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 websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to gather information about how users interact with their website.
Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website and delivered to the browser you are using. The browser stores the cookie as a small file for a defined period of time. Each time you return to that website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting — these 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 pizzas-pequods.rest, our web server may send a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie locally on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser will return the cookie to our server, allowing us to recognize your device, recall your preferences, and provide you with a more personalized experience.
Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address, if you provide this information to us). However, this information can only be stored if you provide it — websites cannot gain access to information you have not provided or files stored on your device.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on pizzas-pequods.rest. These are described in detail below:
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, or placing an online order. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as adding items to your cart or processing payments — cannot be provided.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is strictly necessary for the function they perform. Because these cookies are essential to the operation of our website, they are exempt from consent requirements under applicable US privacy guidelines.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors navigate our site, and where visitors are coming from. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If you choose not to allow these cookies, we will not be able to monitor website performance or improve your experience based on usage data.
We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how users use our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These 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. Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or saved preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
If you choose not to allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly, and your experience on our website may be less personalized.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you choose not to allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising across the web. Note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements — it simply means that the advertisements you see will be less tailored to your interests.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzas-pequods.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration:
| 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 track sessions across our website. | 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 24-hour period. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate and limit the volume of data collected on high-traffic sites. Helps manage the speed at which requests are made to the analytics servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns, including when a user clicks an ad and later visits our website. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track user behavior across websites for the purpose of retargeting. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores last visit information when a user arrives at our website via a Facebook advertisement. Enables Facebook to attribute conversions from ad clicks. | Advertising | 90 days |
session_id |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Maintains your session state across page requests on our website. Enables core website functionality such as keeping items in your cart and maintaining login state. | Essential | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
cart_token |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Stores a unique token associated with your shopping cart or order, allowing your selected items to persist between visits and page navigations. | Essential | 30 days |
user_preferences |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Remembers your website preferences such as your chosen location, language settings, and any previously selected menu customizations to enhance your browsing experience. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Pequod's Pizza (First-Party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not display the cookie consent banner every time you visit the website. | Essential | 1 year |
_hjSessionUser |
Hotjar | Set when a user first lands on a page. Persists the Hotjar User ID, which is unique to that site, to ensure data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user. | Analytics | 1 year |
_hjSession |
Hotjar | Holds current session data and tells Hotjar not to create a new session for that user in the next 30 minutes. Ensures subsequent requests in the session window are attributed to the same session. | Analytics | 30 minutes |
5. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most common web browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
For mobile devices, please refer to the settings menu of your device or the documentation provided by your device manufacturer or operating system provider.
5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
In addition to browser-level controls, many third-party analytics and advertising services offer their own opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to use the following tools to manage your preferences with specific providers:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Personalization
To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit the Google Ads Settings page:
https://adssettings.google.com
Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences
To manage your advertising preferences with Meta (Facebook), including opting out of interest-based advertising, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
To opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies, visit:
https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
To opt out of behavioral advertising in the United States through DAA member companies, visit:
Hotjar Opt-Out
To prevent Hotjar from collecting data about your use of our website, visit:
https://www.hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you are free to manage your cookie preferences at any time, please be aware that disabling certain categories of cookies may affect your experience on pizzas-pequods.rest. The table below summarizes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookie:
| Cookie Category | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functionality will be impaired. You may be unable to add items to your cart, place orders, complete the checkout process, or maintain a logged-in session. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect data on how you interact with our website. This means we cannot measure performance, identify issues, or improve your experience based on aggregated usage data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences and personalization settings (such as saved location, language, and menu preferences) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will continue to see advertisements online, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Opting out of these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see — it simply means the ads will not be tailored based on your browsing behavior. |
7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor the development of a DNT standard and update this policy accordingly.
If you are a California resident, please note that we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as required under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). If you have enabled GPC in your browser, we will treat this as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including through advertising cookies.
8. Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.
9. 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 and, where appropriate, notify you by other means (such as a banner on our website).
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state laws, including:
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We are committed to fair and transparent data practices as overseen by the FTC, including being honest about how we collect and use data from cookies.
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies, including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your California privacy rights.
- The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age through cookies or any other means.
- The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): We comply with applicable requirements regarding the interception and disclosure of electronic communications.
11. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy or cookie policies. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the cookie policy and privacy notice of every website you visit.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us using the following details:
Pequod's Pizza
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: pizzas-pequods.rest
We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 45 days as required by applicable California law.