Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 30, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 30, 2026

1. 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, as well as to provide reporting information and enable personalized experiences for visitors.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored locally. When you return to the same 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 do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you as an individual. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. We use this combination of information to improve your experience on our website and to deliver more relevant content and offers to you.

1.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pequods-food.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie file and sends it back to our server each time you make a request. This process allows us to:

  • Recognize your device and remember your preferences
  • Keep you logged in to your account (if applicable)
  • Understand how you navigate and interact with our website
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests
  • Improve the overall performance and functionality of our website

1.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny, invisible graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track page views, email opens, and other user interactions.
  • Local Storage: A method of storing data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity and no expiration date unless deliberately cleared.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is only retained for the duration of your browsing session and is deleted when you close your browser.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device settings, browser type, and configuration to create a unique identifier for your device.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website. Understanding each type will help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.

2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential cookies do not require your consent because they are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website. They are typically set only in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may then not work correctly.

2.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance. We primarily use Google Analytics to collect this data.

2.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember choices you make (such as your location, language, or preferred menu items) and provide enhanced, more personal features. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function correctly.

2.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are usually placed by advertising networks 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. These cookies can also be used to track your browsing history across multiple websites.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pequods-food.digital, including their purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id pequods-food.digital Maintains your session state across page requests, enabling core website functionality such as cart management and order processing. Essential Session (deleted when browser closes)
csrf_token pequods-food.digital Provides security by helping prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms on the website. Essential Session
cookie_consent pequods-food.digital Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not need to ask for your permission on every visit. Essential 12 months
user_preferences pequods-food.digital Remembers your website preferences, such as your preferred location, language setting, and display options. Functional 6 months
recently_viewed pequods-food.digital Keeps track of menu items or pages you have recently viewed to provide a more personalized browsing experience. Functional 30 days
_ga Google Analytics The primary Google Analytics cookie. Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how you use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how you use the website. This cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps ensure that Google Analytics can handle the volume of requests made to their servers. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and enable enhanced measurement capabilities, including event tracking and conversion reporting. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to store and track conversions. This cookie helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by linking ad clicks to conversions on our website. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver and measure a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track user actions after viewing or clicking a Facebook advertisement. Advertising 90 days
fr Facebook (Meta) Facebook's primary advertising cookie, used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads on and off the Facebook platform. Advertising 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and presenting targeted ads to the user. Advertising 13 months
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 above list may be updated periodically as we add or remove third-party services. Please check this page regularly for the most current information.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. You should check the respective third-party websites for more information about how they use cookies and how to manage your preferences:

  • Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Ads: Used for conversion tracking and remarketing purposes. For more information, visit Google's Advertising Policies.
  • Facebook / Meta Pixel: Used to measure the effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns and deliver targeted ads. For more information, visit Facebook's Cookie Policy.
  • Google DoubleClick: Used for serving display advertisements and tracking their performance. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function). 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 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 function as intended.

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

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many participating companies by using the following industry opt-out tools:

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website from a mobile device, you can manage your cookie preferences through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security to manage cookie settings.
  • Android: Open your browser app, tap the menu (three dots), go to Settings > Privacy > Cookies to manage your preferences.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is an overview of the potential impact:

Cookie Type Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. Features such as online ordering, shopping cart functionality, secure login, and form submissions may break or become unavailable.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as location, language, or saved menu selections) will not be remembered between visits, resulting in a less personalized experience.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website, which may limit our ability to identify issues and improve the site's performance and content.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads more frequently, as we cannot limit the number of times you see a particular ad.

7. Cookie Duration: Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Cookies can be categorized by how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during your current browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your web browser. Session cookies are typically used for essential website functionality.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (as specified in the cookie itself) or until you manually delete them. Persistent cookies are used for functional, analytics, and advertising purposes, allowing websites to remember your preferences and behavior across multiple visits.

8. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can also be categorized based on their origin:

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by pequods-food.digital. They are typically used for essential and functional purposes, such as maintaining your session and remembering your preferences.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than pequods-food.digital. They are typically set by our advertising and analytics partners (such as Google and Facebook) and are used to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites for advertising and analytics purposes.

9. Compliance with Applicable Laws

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States privacy laws, including:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies. You can exercise this right by using the opt-out tools described in Section 5.2 above or by contacting us directly.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines on online behavioral advertising and provide clear disclosure of our use of tracking technologies.
  • CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable federal laws: Our email communications and related tracking technologies comply with all applicable federal regulations.

We are committed to transparency and providing you with meaningful choices about how your data is used. If you have any concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

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

If we make significant changes to this policy, we may provide additional notice, such as displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending you a notification if we have your contact information.

11. 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:

Pequod's Pizza

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For privacy-related requests, including opt-out requests under the CCPA/CPRA, please clearly indicate the nature of your request in your message.