Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dewey's Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your interactions with our website, pizzadeweys.digital. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we place on your device, and how you can control or manage them.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using pizzadeweys.digital, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, 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-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function more efficiently, improve user experiences, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts a website and are sent to your browser, which then stores them locally. Each time you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visits, preferences, and activities.

Cookies do not contain any executable code or software programs. They are purely text-based files and cannot access or transmit personal data stored on your device beyond what is embedded within the cookie itself. However, some cookies may store unique identifiers that can be linked to personal information you have provided to us.

2.1 First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can be categorized based on who places them on your device:

  • First-party cookies are set directly by Dewey's Pizza through our website, pizzadeweys.digital. These cookies help us remember your preferences, maintain your session, and improve your overall experience on our site.
  • Third-party cookies are set by external services or partners that provide features or functionality on our website, such as analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media integrations. These third parties may use the information collected through cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

2.2 Session and Persistent Cookies

  • Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are activated every time you visit the website that created them, until they expire or are manually deleted.

3. How We Use Cookies

Dewey's Pizza uses cookies for a variety of purposes, all aimed at providing you with the best possible online experience when visiting pizzadeweys.digital. Specifically, we use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings for future visits
  • Understand how visitors interact with our website through anonymous analytics data
  • Improve our website content, menu offerings, and online ordering features
  • Deliver relevant advertising about our pizza and food offerings
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance website security
  • Enable social media sharing and integration features

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We classify the cookies used on pizzadeweys.digital into four main categories:

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies, also known as strictly necessary cookies, are required for the basic operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain core functionalities — such as placing an online food order, logging into your account, or navigating securely between pages — would not be possible. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes, and they cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools.

Legal basis under applicable United States law, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and applicable state laws, permits the use of strictly necessary cookies without explicit prior consent, as they are required for the legitimate operation of the service you have requested.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous statistical data. This information helps us identify popular pages, understand traffic patterns, detect technical issues, and make data-driven decisions to improve pizzadeweys.digital.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics places cookies on your device to track your activity and behavior on our site. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized wherever possible, and is used solely to improve our website and user experience.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred location, delivery address, language settings, or menu customizations — and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website.

Disabling functional cookies may affect the personalized experience we are able to offer you, such as remembering your past orders or preferred pizza toppings.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies, also referred to as targeting or marketing cookies, are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and are typically placed by third-party advertising networks, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They allow advertisers to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites you visit.

If you are a California resident, please note that the use of advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). You have the right to opt out of such activities. Please see Section 7 of this policy for details on how to exercise your rights.

5. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzadeweys.digital:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Dewey's Pizza Maintains your active session while browsing and ordering on our website Essential Session
cart_token Dewey's Pizza Stores the contents of your online food order cart between pages Essential Session / 7 days
csrf_token Dewey's Pizza Security cookie to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks Essential Session
cookie_consent Dewey's Pizza Stores your cookie consent preferences and choices Essential 12 months
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish individual users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users and store information about how visitors use the website. Creates a statistical report of the website's performance. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rates, limiting data collection during periods of high traffic to ensure reliable performance. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency and measure conversions from ads. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visitors across websites to present relevant advertisements. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores the click identifier from Facebook advertisements to track conversions and measure ad performance. Advertising 3 months
user_pref Dewey's Pizza Remembers your website preferences, such as preferred delivery location, store selection, and language settings. Functional 6 months
recently_viewed Dewey's Pizza Stores a list of recently viewed menu items to personalize your browsing experience and suggest relevant products. Functional 30 days
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and personalize advertisements on Google services. Advertising 6 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's DoubleClick advertising platform to register and report actions after viewing or clicking one of our advertisements with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an advertisement. Advertising 13 months

6. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit pizzadeweys.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can revisit and change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, alert you when cookies are being placed, or delete existing cookies. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Please refer to the relevant help documentation for your browser:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
  • Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies

Please be aware that restricting cookies through browser settings may affect your ability to use all features of our website, including the online ordering system.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

Several third-party services used on our website provide their own opt-out mechanisms. We encourage you to use these tools if you wish to limit tracking by specific providers:

6.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, we do not currently alter our data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update our practices accordingly.

7. 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 visiting pizzadeweys.digital. The potential consequences include:

7.1 Essential Cookies

If essential cookies are disabled, core website functionality will be disrupted. You may be unable to:

  • Add items to your online order cart
  • Complete the checkout and payment process
  • Log into or maintain a session in your account
  • Navigate securely between pages on our website

We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies, as they are required for the website to function as intended.

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies means we will no longer be able to gather data about how you and other visitors use our website. This reduces our ability to improve website performance, identify technical issues, and enhance the online ordering experience. There is no direct negative impact on your user experience from disabling these cookies.

7.3 Functional Cookies

If functional cookies are disabled, the website will not be able to remember your preferences between visits. You may need to:

  • Re-enter your delivery address every time you visit
  • Reconfigure your preferred store location
  • Lose access to personalized menu recommendations based on past orders

7.4 Advertising Cookies

Disabling advertising cookies means you will no longer see personalized advertisements from Dewey's Pizza across other websites and platforms. You may still see general (non-targeted) advertisements. Your browsing experience on pizzadeweys.digital itself will not be affected.

8. Legal Basis and Your Rights

Dewey's Pizza operates in the United States, and our cookie practices are designed to comply with applicable federal and state laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce, including misleading representations about data collection
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information, including information collected through cookies
  • Other applicable state privacy laws as they come into effect

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights with respect to the personal information we collect through cookies:

  • Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources from which it was collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
  • Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies, by submitting a request to us using the contact information below.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10 of this policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable laws and regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other means.

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

10. 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:

Dewey's Pizza

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.