Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 2, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 2, 2026

1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by Pequod's Pizza, accessible at pequodspizzas.world. We are a food service business based in the United States, committed to providing you with the best pizza experience both online and in person.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, you can reach us at:

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 operators to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to 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. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

Cookies can be stored on your device for different lengths of time:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you delete them manually. They are reactivated every time you visit the website that created them.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pequodspizzas.world for the first time, our website sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie locally on your device. The next time you visit our site, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This process allows us to recognize you as a returning visitor, remember your preferences, analyze how you use our site, and deliver relevant advertising.

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in emails or web pages that allow us to track whether an email has been opened or a web page has been visited.
  • Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity. Data stored in local storage does not expire automatically.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded on our website that help collect data about your browsing behavior.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on pequodspizzas.world into four main types. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

Essential cookies allow you to navigate our website, use its features, and access secure areas. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be switched off in our systems.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for instance, which pages visitors visit most often and whether they receive error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and to understand user behavior. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics provider.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, location, or menu selections) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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. They are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides a detailed list of the specific cookies used on pequodspizzas.world, 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. 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 and sessions within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the number of requests made to Google's servers, helping to manage data collection performance. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency and tracking conversions from Google Ads. Measures ad click-to-conversion events. 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. Tracks visits across websites for advertising purposes. Advertising 90 days
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores the last visit to a Facebook ad. Used for conversion tracking and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on Facebook. Advertising 90 days
session_id Pequod's Pizza Essential session cookie that maintains your active session while browsing the website, enabling core functionality such as shopping cart and order placement. Essential Session
csrf_token Pequod's Pizza Security cookie that helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Required for secure form submissions and user authentication. Essential Session
user_preferences Pequod's Pizza Stores your preferences such as selected location, preferred menu category, and display settings to provide a personalized browsing experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Pequod's Pizza Records your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for consent repeatedly on subsequent visits to our website. Essential 1 year
cart_token Pequod's Pizza Remembers items you have added to your online order cart so they are retained if you navigate away from the page or return at a later time. Functional 30 days

Note: The list above reflects the cookies currently in use at the time this policy was last updated. New cookies may be added from time to time as we update or expand our website features.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

In the United States, the use of cookies is primarily governed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires businesses to be transparent about their data collection practices. For users located in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grant California residents additional rights regarding the collection and use of their personal data, including data collected through cookies.

Under these frameworks, we rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising cookies), we seek your consent through our cookie consent banner displayed upon your first visit to our website.
  • Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies, we process cookie data based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional, secure, and operational website.

California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies. Please see Section 9 for more information on how to exercise this right.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit pequodspizzas.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 clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:

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

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings. Additionally, your mobile device's operating system may offer settings to limit ad tracking, which affects how advertising cookies function.

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads

8. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser-level controls, you can use the following tools and links to opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies:

8.1 Google

8.2 Meta (Facebook)

8.3 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Programs

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at optout.networkadvertising.org.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Manage your preferences for interest-based advertising at optout.aboutads.info.
  • Your AdChoices: Learn more about online behavioral advertising and your choices at youradchoices.com.

9. California Residents — Your Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
  • Delete personal information we have collected from you (subject to certain exceptions).
  • Opt Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA.
  • Correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Non-Discrimination — you will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
  • Limit the Use of your sensitive personal information.

To exercise your California privacy rights or to opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Request."

10. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to refuse or disable non-essential cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on pequodspizzas.world. The table below summarizes the potential impact of disabling each cookie category:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Cannot be disabled. Our website may not function correctly or securely without these cookies. Core features such as order placement, shopping cart, and secure login may be unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot improve the performance or user experience based on aggregate visitor data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Certain personalized features will not be available. You may need to re-enter preferences (such as your preferred location or language settings) each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

11. 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 laws and regulations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Where changes are material, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as a notification on our website or via email.

Your continued use of pequodspizzas.world after the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Pequod's Pizza — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We are committed to addressing your concerns and responding to all legitimate requests in a timely manner. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please include "California Privacy Request" in the subject line of your email.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 2, 2026 and applies to the website pequodspizzas.world operated by Pequod's Pizza. This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.