Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2026  |  Effective Date: June 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza. This Cookie Policy explains how Pequod's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website pequods-cafe.rest, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, place online orders, or interact with our digital content.

This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy rights under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair data practices.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the use of cookies as described herein, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website. For any questions, you may contact us at [email protected].

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. These files are created by the web server and stored in your browser. Each time you return to the same website, your browser reads the cookie and sends the information back to the server that originally created it.

Cookies serve a variety of purposes. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, understand how you navigate a site, and deliver personalized content or advertising. Cookies typically contain the following information:

• The name of the server that placed the cookie
• A unique identifier (a string of numbers and letters)
• An expiration date, after which the cookie is automatically deleted
• Various attributes related to your activity or session on the website

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

• Web beacons (pixel tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have opened or interacted with content.
• Local Storage: A technology that allows websites to store data directly in your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
• Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
• JavaScript tags: Snippets of code that collect data about your behavior on our website.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, we use the term "cookies" to refer collectively to all of these technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. How Cookies Work on Our Website

When you visit pequods-cafe.rest, our web server may send one or more cookies to your device. These cookies allow us to recognize your device on subsequent visits and provide you with a seamless, personalized experience. Here is a simplified breakdown of how this process works:

1. You navigate to pequods-cafe.rest using your web browser.
2. Our server sends a cookie file to your browser, which stores it on your device.
3. On future visits, your browser automatically sends the cookie data back to our server.
4. Our server reads the cookie to recognize your session, preferences, or browsing history on our site.
5. Based on this information, we may customize content, display relevant advertising, or analyze usage patterns.

Some cookies we use are set directly by Pequod's Pizza (first-party cookies), while others are set by third-party service providers such as Google Analytics or advertising networks (third-party cookies). Both types serve important functions as described in the sections below.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

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

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features — such as adding items to your cart, completing an online order, or navigating between pages — would not work properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without severely impairing your use of the website.

Examples of what essential cookies do on pequods-cafe.rest:

• Maintain your session while you browse and place food orders
• Remember items you have added to your online shopping cart
• Ensure secure transmission of your data during checkout
• Balance server load to maintain website performance

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to measure the effectiveness of our content, identify popular pages, detect navigation problems, and continuously improve our website's design and performance.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics provider. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on each page. This information is aggregated and used solely for statistical analysis.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may remember your preferred location, language settings, or previously viewed menu items. The information collected by functional cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your activity on other websites.

Examples of functional cookie uses on our site:

• Remembering your preferred delivery address or pickup location
• Storing your preferred menu category or recently viewed items
• Recognizing returning users to streamline the ordering experience

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits and help us and our advertising partners measure the performance of ad campaigns. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts.

We use Google Ads (via the Google Ads conversion tracking cookie) and may use Facebook Pixel for targeted advertising purposes. These cookies are set by third-party providers and are subject to those providers' own privacy policies.

5. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use, including their name, purpose, type, and duration:

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly essential cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• 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

Through your browser settings, you can typically:

• View all cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
• Block all cookies from being set on your device
• Block third-party cookies specifically
• Set your browser to notify you before a cookie is stored
• Configure different cookie settings for different websites

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookie services using the following tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Ads Opt-Out

You can manage your Google Ads preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ad Settings page:
https://adssettings.google.com

Alternatively, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page:
https://optout.networkadvertising.org

Facebook (Meta) Opt-Out

To opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook, you can adjust your ad preferences through Facebook's Ad Preferences page (requires Facebook account):
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool:
https://optout.aboutads.info

Your Privacy Rights Under US Law

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected about you through cookies
• Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising
• Delete personal information collected through cookies (subject to certain exceptions)
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 of this policy, or visit our Privacy Policy page at pequods-cafe.rest.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

We want you to be fully informed about the potential consequences of disabling or rejecting cookies. The impact depends on which type of cookies you disable:

8. Cookie Consent and Updates to This Policy

When you first visit pequods-cafe.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. Your selections will be stored using the cookie_consent cookie so that we do not repeatedly display the consent banner on future visits.

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by:

• Clearing the cookie_consent cookie from your browser and revisiting our website
• Adjusting your browser settings as described in Section 6.1
• Using the third-party opt-out tools described in Section 6.2
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable laws and regulations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a prominent notice on our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

9. 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 using the information below:

This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the United States and, where applicable, the State of Illinois. Any disputes arising in connection with this Cookie Policy shall be handled in accordance with applicable federal and state law, including the FTC Act and any applicable state consumer protection regulations.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 4, 2026. © 2026 Pequod's Pizza. All rights reserved.