Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dewey's Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit pizzadeweys.rest.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and deliver useful information to website operators.

Cookies are sent from a web server to your browser and stored on your device. Each time you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses, such as analytics providers or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies").

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pizzadeweys.rest for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, enabling our website to:

  • Recognize you as a returning visitor
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Understand how you interact with our website
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements
  • Improve the overall performance and functionality of our website

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Dewey's Pizza uses the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate correctly, and you would be unable to use essential features such as navigating between pages and accessing secure areas of the website.

Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary for the delivery of the service you have requested. However, you can still disable them through your browser settings, though doing so may significantly impair your ability to use our website.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to measure the performance of our website, identify which pages are most popular, track how users navigate through the site, and discover errors that need to be corrected.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze this information. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions, and the data collected is used to compile reports and help us improve our website. The data collected by Google Analytics is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, location, or other settings) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.

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

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising 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. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission.

We use Google Ads cookies to measure the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns. These cookies may be used by us and our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.

4. Specific Cookies Used on This Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzadeweys.rest, including their purpose, type, and duration:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics This is the main Google Analytics cookie. It is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for the site's analytics reports. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics This cookie is used to distinguish users. It stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track page views. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics This cookie is used to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic websites. It is used to limit the percentage of requests sent to Google Analytics servers. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads This cookie is used by Google Ads to store and track conversions. It helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns by tracking whether users who clicked on an ad went on to take an action on the advertiser's website, such as making a purchase or submitting a form. Advertising 90 Days
cookieconsent_status pizzadeweys.rest This cookie stores your cookie consent preferences. It records whether you have accepted or declined the use of cookies on our website, so we do not display the cookie consent banner on every visit. Essential 1 Year
PHPSESSID pizzadeweys.rest This is a session cookie that is essential for the website to function. It maintains your session state across different page requests, allowing you to navigate through the site without losing your information. Essential Session
cart_session pizzadeweys.rest This cookie stores information about the items you have added to your shopping cart or online ordering session. It ensures that your order details are retained as you navigate through the ordering process. Functional Session
user_preferences pizzadeweys.rest This cookie remembers your preferences on our website, such as your preferred delivery location, dietary preferences, and display settings, so you do not need to re-enter this information on subsequent visits. Functional 6 Months
_fbp Facebook / Meta This cookie is used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. It helps Facebook identify and track users across websites for advertising purposes. Advertising 90 Days
fr Facebook / Meta This is Facebook's primary advertising cookie, used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of ads. It can also be used to track browser behavior across websites that integrate Facebook services. Advertising 90 Days

Please note that this list may not be exhaustive. Third-party services integrated into our website may set additional cookies that are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our website may include content and features from third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties may include:

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services, which are provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google uses cookies to analyze your use of our website and to serve relevant advertisements. For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Meta Platforms (Facebook)

We may use Facebook Pixel and other Meta advertising tools, which are provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. These tools allow us to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies that are strictly necessary for website functionality). 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. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions on how to manage cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and may prevent you from taking full advantage of all features.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific types of tracking and advertising cookies:

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you may also manage advertising cookies through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies on our website, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience and limit certain features and functionalities. The following describes the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: You may be unable to navigate our website properly, maintain your session while browsing, complete online orders, or access secure areas of the site. We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website, which means we may be less effective at identifying and fixing issues that affect your browsing experience. This will not prevent you from using our website normally.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website. Features such as remembering your delivery address, saved menu preferences, and personalized settings will not be available.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests and preferences. You may see more generic or less relevant ads.

8. Applicable Law and Your Rights

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including in relation to online privacy and data collection.
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which grant California residents specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies. To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 below.

We do not sell personal information collected through cookies to third parties for monetary consideration. However, certain sharing of information for cross-context behavioral advertising may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. California residents may opt out of such sharing by contacting us or by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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 changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

If we make any material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect your rights or our use of your personal information, we will endeavor to provide you with notice through a prominent notice on our website or through other appropriate means.

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 using the following information:

Dewey's Pizza

We are committed to addressing your questions and concerns in a timely and transparent manner. If you contact us with a question or request related to cookies or your personal data rights, we will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.