Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy describes what cookies are, how we use them on our website fresh-pequods.click, and the choices you have regarding cookie use. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional context about how we handle your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide website operators with analytical information.

Cookies typically contain:

  • The name of the domain that set the cookie
  • The duration of the cookie (how long it will remain on your device)
  • A unique identifier number
  • Information relevant to the cookie's purpose (e.g., language preferences, login status)

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit fresh-pequods.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which then stores it on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or track your activity on our site.

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 manually delete them.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Pequod's Pizza (the website you are visiting). They are generally used to improve your experience and remember your preferences.

Third-party cookies are set by external services or partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks) that we have integrated into our website. These cookies allow third parties to track your activity across multiple websites.

2.3 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphics embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views and email opens.
  • Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that can store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but limited to a single session; data is cleared when the browser is closed.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect data about your interactions with our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on fresh-pequods.click:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the website cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for marketing purposes, and they cannot be disabled without significantly impairing your ability to use our website.

Examples of what these cookies do include:

  • Keeping you logged in to your account
  • Remembering items in your online order cart
  • Ensuring the security of your session
  • Enabling navigation between pages without losing information

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information allows us to improve the performance and content of our site. For example, these cookies tell us which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and whether they encounter any errors.

We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers in the United States.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have previously made (such as your preferred language, region, or saved menu customizations) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have incorporated into our website.

These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites and cannot directly identify you personally.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed on our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads.

These cookies track your browsing habits and can link information from multiple websites to build a profile of your interests, which is then used to show you relevant advertisements on other websites you visit.

4. Specific Cookies Used on This Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on fresh-pequods.click:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID 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 used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Distinguishes users for a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. 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. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status fresh-pequods.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not shown repeatedly. Essential 1 year
session_id fresh-pequods.click Maintains your session state across page requests. Essential for the online ordering system to function correctly. Essential Session
cart_token fresh-pequods.click Stores information about your current order cart, including items selected and customizations. Functional 30 days
user_preferences fresh-pequods.click Remembers your preferences such as dietary preferences, saved addresses, and favorite menu items. Functional 1 year
XSRF-TOKEN fresh-pequods.click Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms or placing orders. Essential Session

5. Google Analytics and Google Ads

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.

5.1 Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our website. The data collected includes pages visited, time spent on the site, the website visited before arriving at ours, and other anonymous statistical data. This helps us improve the content and layout of fresh-pequods.click and enhance the overall user experience.

Google may use this data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy. You can review Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means that Google truncates IP addresses within the United States before storing or processing them, reducing the ability to identify individual users.

5.2 Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our online advertising. When you click on one of our Google ads, a conversion cookie (_gcl_au) is placed on your computer. This cookie expires after 90 days and does not contain any personally identifiable information.

6. Facebook / Meta Pixel

We may use the Facebook Pixel, a service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Facebook Pixel is a piece of JavaScript code that allows us to measure, optimize, and build audiences for our advertising campaigns on Facebook and Instagram. It collects data about your activities on our website and sends this information to Facebook.

You can learn more about Facebook's data practices at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use features such as online ordering.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser — here are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:

Through your browser settings, you can:

  • See what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from particular websites
  • Block all cookies from being set
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

7.2 Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific types of tracking:

Service Opt-Out Method Link
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Google Ads Settings / Ad Personalization https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
Network Advertising Initiative NAI Opt-Out Tool (multiple ad networks) https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance DAA Opt-Out Tool https://optout.aboutads.info
Your Online Choices (US) Multiple advertiser opt-out https://www.youronlinechoices.com

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website from a mobile device, you may also be able to control interest-based advertising through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience with our website. The following describes what may happen if you disable certain types of cookies:

9. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Law

Depending on where you reside in the United States, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies. In particular, residents of California are afforded rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
  • Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including for targeted advertising purposes.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use: You may request limits on the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11 below. We are also committed to complying with the FTC Act and applicable FTC guidelines on consumer privacy and data protection.

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 for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of fresh-pequods.click after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies — particularly those that may significantly affect your privacy — we will provide a more prominent notice on our website or via email (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 similar technologies, please contact us using the information below:

Pequod's Pizza

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For requests related to your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please allow up to 45 days for a response, with the possibility of a 45-day extension if reasonably necessary.