Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

1. Introduction

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

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and to respecting your privacy. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [email protected].

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which are also available on our website. Together, these documents govern your use of eatpequodspizza.rest.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to deliver personalized experiences to visitors.

Cookies are created when your browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser, which then creates a text file. Every time the user goes back to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website's server. Standard cookies do not transfer viruses or malware to your computer; the data in a cookie does not change when it travels back and forth and has no effect on how your computer operates.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by other companies whose content, apps, or analytics services appear on the page (known as "third-party cookies").

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit eatpequodspizza.rest, your browser sends a request to our web server. Our server may then send one or more cookies to your browser. These cookies may record information such as:

• Your preferences and settings on our website
• Whether you have visited our website before
• Which pages you have visited and how long you spent on each page
• Your device type, browser type, and operating system
• Your approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
• Items you have added to an online order or cart

On subsequent visits, your browser sends the stored cookies back to our server, enabling us to recognize you and tailor your experience accordingly.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page was accessed or email was opened.
• Local Storage: A mechanism in your browser that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when your browser session ends.
• JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about your interactions with our website.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, all of these technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on eatpequodspizza.rest:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the site, and online ordering functionality. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as placing an order for our world-famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza — cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing purposes, and they cannot be disabled through our cookie preference system. However, you can disable them via your browser settings, though doing so will likely prevent the website from functioning properly.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with eatpequodspizza.rest by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors, understand how users move around our website, and identify which pages are most popular. This information helps us improve the way our website works — for example, by ensuring that users can easily find what they are looking for. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a post. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often, targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to website functionality provided by the other organizations.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently used on eatpequodspizza.rest:

Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. New cookies may be added as we update and improve our website. We will update this table as necessary.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit eatpequodspizza.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also access and change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

5.2 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 through your browser settings, some features of our website may not function correctly.

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

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• 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

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings or within the individual browser app settings. Consult your device manufacturer's documentation for more specific guidance.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services

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

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using eatpequodspizza.rest. Below is a summary of potential impacts by cookie category:

6.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

If you disable essential cookies through your browser settings, critical website functions will be affected. Specifically:

• You may not be able to complete online orders for our signature deep dish and pan pizzas.
• Your shopping cart may not retain items between pages.
• You may not be able to log into any customer account.
• Certain secure pages of our website may be inaccessible.

We strongly recommend leaving essential cookies enabled for the best possible experience on our website.

6.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to collect anonymous data about how you use our website. This means:

• We will have less information to improve the usability and content of our website.
• We may be slower to identify and fix technical issues on the site.
• Our ability to understand our audience and tailor our menu and offerings may be reduced.

Your ability to browse and order from our website will not be significantly impacted if you disable analytics cookies.

6.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies, certain personalization features will no longer work. For example:

• Your preferred restaurant location will not be remembered between visits.
• Items saved in your cart may not persist if you close your browser.
• Certain user interface preferences may be reset each time you visit.

6.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also continue to see ads for Pequod's Pizza on other websites and social media platforms, but these will be based on general audience data rather than your individual browsing behavior.

7. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies. 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 other means.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information, but advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and related guidance, we are also committed to ensuring our cookie and data collection practices are fair, transparent, and not deceptive or harmful to consumers.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices when it receives a DNT signal from your browser. However, we encourage you to use the opt-out tools described in Section 5 of this policy to limit tracking.

We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and may update our practices if a consensus standard emerges.

9. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website, eatpequodspizza.rest, is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes to this policy, 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 via email.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of eatpequodspizza.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies on eatpequodspizza.rest, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. If you are a California resident exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights, we will respond within the timeframes mandated by applicable law (generally 45 days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days where reasonably necessary).