Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pequod's Pizza. This Cookie Policy applies to the website pequods-meal.click 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 on our food ordering and information platform.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to the use of cookies in accordance with its terms. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, please refer to Section 7 of this policy for instructions on how to disable them, bearing in mind that doing so may affect your experience on our site.

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: pequods-meal.click

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide useful information to website owners and operators.

When you visit pequods-meal.click, our web server sends a cookie to your device. The next time you visit our site from the same device, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and personalize your experience accordingly.

Cookies serve many different purposes, including:

• Remembering your preferences and settings (such as language and location)
• Keeping you logged into your account
• Understanding how you use our website so we can improve it
• Delivering relevant advertisements based on your interests
• Enabling certain website features and functionality
• Helping us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

2.1 Types of Cookie Storage

Cookies may be stored in two different ways:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during the time you are browsing our website. When you close your browser, session cookies are automatically deleted from your device.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time after your browsing session ends. They are reactivated each time you visit the website that placed them. Persistent cookies help us recognize you as a returning visitor and personalize your experience accordingly.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can also be categorized by who places them on your device:

• First-Party Cookies: These are placed directly by Pequod's Pizza (the website you are visiting). They are used to improve your user experience and gather analytics about how our site is used.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are placed by external services that we have integrated into our website, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, or social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies and may collect information about your online activities across different websites.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Pequod's Pizza uses the following categories of cookies on pequods-meal.click:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, placing a food order, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested, such as adding items to your cart or completing checkout, cannot be provided.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are exempt from cookie consent requirements under applicable law. They are essential for:

• Maintaining your session and shopping cart while you browse
• Ensuring secure authentication when you log into your account
• Remembering items you have added to your order
• Enabling form submissions and checkout processes

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits to our website and track traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors move around our website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website, and we will be unable to monitor its performance.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect information about how our website is used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form. This information is transmitted to Google and stored on their servers in the United States.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred delivery address, language settings, and previous orders. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies Used on pequods-meal.click

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website:

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Pequod's Pizza operates in the United States and complies with applicable federal and state laws regarding cookies and online tracking. Our cookie practices are governed by the following legal frameworks:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines on online privacy and data transparency, ensuring that our cookie practices are fair, honest, and not deceptive to consumers.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies. Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
• CAN-SPAM Act: To the extent that our advertising cookies relate to email marketing practices, we comply with the requirements of the CAN-SPAM Act.

For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you provide upon accepting our cookie notice when first visiting our website.

6. California Residents — Your Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, the CCPA/CPRA grants you specific rights with respect to the personal information we collect through cookies and other tracking technologies. These rights include:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies and how we use and share that information.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Our advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" of personal information under the CPRA. To opt out, please use the options described in Section 7 below or contact us directly.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to request that we limit our use of any sensitive personal information collected through cookies.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling the cookies placed on your device when you visit pequods-meal.click. Please note that restricting or disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your ability to place orders, access your account, or use certain features.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings through the browser's settings or preferences menu. You can typically find these settings under "Privacy," "Security," or "Content" sections. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome: Visit chrome://settings/cookies or go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data.
• Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data.

Through your browser settings, you can typically:

• View all cookies currently stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies at once
• Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
• Set preferences for how cookies are handled (e.g., accept all, block third-party, block all)
• Enable private/incognito browsing mode to prevent cookies from being stored

7.2 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

This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information about visit activity with Google Analytics.

7.3 Google Ads and DoubleClick Opt-Out

To opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising purposes, you can visit Google's Ads Settings page at:

https://www.google.com/settings/ads

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from Google and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool at:

https://optout.aboutads.info/

7.4 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To manage your advertising preferences on Facebook and Instagram, you can visit your Facebook Ad Preferences page:

https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings

You can also use the Digital Advertising Alliance's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook and other participating companies.

7.5 Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

You can opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies by visiting the NAI opt-out page at:

https://optout.networkadvertising.org/

7.6 Your Ad Choices

The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) provides a tool for opting out of interest-based advertising from member companies:

https://www.aboutads.info/choices/

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable some or all cookies, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience on pequods-meal.click. The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each category of cookie:

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals from your browser.

We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update our practices accordingly. California residents may also use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as an opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information under the CPRA. We honor GPC signals to the extent technically feasible.

10. 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 law, or changes in our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

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

11. 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 using the information below. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently.