Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how Pequod's Pizza uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on pequodsclub.rest. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

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

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and how they affect your browsing experience. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

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 efficiently, improve user experience, 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 Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website, your browser receives a cookie from our server (or from a third-party server). Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit the same website, the browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions.

Cookies can be:

Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have accessed certain content.
Local Storage: Browser-based storage mechanisms that allow websites to store data locally on your device.
JavaScript Tags: Code snippets embedded in our website to track user interactions and behaviors.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Pequod's Pizza uses cookies and similar technologies for several important reasons:

To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
To remember your preferences and settings (such as language or location)
To analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve it
To understand the effectiveness of our online marketing campaigns
To deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests
To enable social media sharing and integration features
To facilitate online ordering and reservation systems

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our website into four main types:

4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and services you have requested — such as placing an online order — cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are strictly necessary for the website to work.

Examples include cookies that maintain your session while you browse, remember items in your shopping/order cart, and enable secure login to any account features.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and whether they encounter any error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to understand and improve how our website performs.

We use Google Analytics to gather this type of data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies can be used to remember your location (so we can show you the nearest Pequod's Pizza location), your preferred menu items, or display options. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.

The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

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 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.

We use Google Ads and may use Facebook Pixel for this purpose.

5. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table

The following table provides specific details about the cookies used on pequodsclub.rest:

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. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits data collection on high traffic sites.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gat_gtag_UA_*`	Google Analytics	Used to throttle the request rate when using Google Tag Manager.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and campaign effectiveness.	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. Identifies browsers for ad targeting.	Advertising	3 months
`_fbc`	Facebook / Meta	Stores last visit made by the user. Used to identify actions on Facebook after clicking an ad.	Advertising	2 years
`PHPSESSID`	Pequod's Pizza (First-party)	Preserves user session state across page requests. Required for cart and ordering functionality.	Essential	Session
`cookie_consent`	Pequod's Pizza (First-party)	Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on subsequent visits.	Essential	1 year
`user_location`	Pequod's Pizza (First-party)	Remembers your preferred restaurant location or delivery area for a more personalized experience.	Functional	30 days
`cart_session`	Pequod's Pizza (First-party)	Maintains the contents of your order cart while you navigate between pages of our website.	Essential	Session
`lang_pref`	Pequod's Pizza (First-party)	Stores your language preference so the website displays in your chosen language on return visits.	Functional	1 year
`NID`	Google	Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device for targeted advertising and for remembering user preferences.	Advertising	6 months
`IDE`	Google (DoubleClick)	Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads to measure the efficacy of an ad.	Advertising	1 year

Please Note: The list of cookies above may be updated periodically as we add or remove third-party services. We recommend checking this page regularly for the most up-to-date information.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and guided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act requirements for consumer transparency, we are required to inform you about our use of cookies and provide you with meaningful choices about how your data is used.

Our legal basis for processing data through cookies includes:

Legitimate Interests: For essential and functional cookies necessary for our website to operate and for analytics cookies that help us improve our service.
Consent: For advertising and targeting cookies, and any non-essential cookies that track your behavior across websites. You may withdraw consent at any time.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options available to control and manage cookies. Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

7.1 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 alert you when cookies are being sent. Here is how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies on exit.
Chrome Cookie Help
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection which blocks many third-party tracking cookies automatically.
Firefox Cookie Help
Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies or remove individual cookies.
Safari Cookie Help
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions.
Edge Cookie Help
Opera: Go to Preferences > Advanced > Cookies.
Opera Cookie Help

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

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

Service	Opt-Out Method	Link
Google Analytics	Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data from being used by Google Analytics	Google Analytics Opt-Out
Google Ads / DoubleClick	Opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings	Google Ad Settings
Facebook / Meta	Adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook account settings or opt out of interest-based ads	Facebook Ad Preferences
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)	Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple NAI member companies at once	NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)	Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising	DAA WebChoices
Your Online Choices (US)	Manage online behavioral advertising preferences across multiple companies	Your Online Choices

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can typically manage advertising identifiers and cookie-like tracking in your device settings:

iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track." You can also go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising to limit ad tracking.
Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or block cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website in the following ways:

Important: Disabling essential cookies will significantly impair the functionality of our website and may prevent you from placing online orders or using other key features.

Essential Cookies Disabled: You will not be able to use our online ordering system, your cart will not be saved, and session-based features will not work. The website may not load correctly.
Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to gather data about how you use our website. This will not prevent you from browsing, but it limits our ability to improve our site for all users.
Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences (such as location, language, or favorite menu items) will not be saved. You will need to re-enter this information each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads — only that they will not be personalized based on your browsing behavior.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not alter its behavior in response to DNT requests. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 7 to control tracking on our website.

10. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plugins, 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 cookie policies. We encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of every website you visit.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website, including through cookies. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the details below.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make significant 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 how we use cookies.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Pequod's Pizza

Website: pequodsclub.rest
Email: [email protected]

We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Governing Law: This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the United States, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act). Any disputes arising in connection with this Cookie Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts of the United States.