Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dewey's Pizza. This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at deweyspizza.rest (the "Website") and is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

At Dewey's Pizza, we are committed to transparency regarding the technologies we use to improve your online experience. Whether you are browsing our menu, placing an order, or simply learning more about us, cookies help us deliver a seamless and personalized experience for every visitor.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please 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 stored in your web browser and allow the website — or third parties — to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

Cookies serve many purposes. Some cookies are essential for the basic functionality of a website, while others help website owners understand how visitors interact with their pages, display relevant advertising, or remember user preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the cookie
  • A unique identifier value
  • The domain name of the website that set the cookie
  • An expiration date indicating how long the cookie will remain on your device
  • Flags indicating whether the cookie should only be sent over secure (HTTPS) connections

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit deweyspizza.rest for the first time, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which then stores it on your device. Every time you return to our Website or navigate between pages, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize you as a returning visitor and tailor your experience accordingly.

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only during the duration of your current browser session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies help us track your activity within a single visit, such as items added to your online order cart.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences across multiple visits.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can also be categorized based on who sets them:

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by Dewey's Pizza when you visit deweyspizza.rest. They are used to improve your experience on our Website and are only accessible to us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services and partners whose content appears on our Website, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, or social media platforms like Facebook. Third-party cookies may be used for analytics, advertising, and social media integration purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Dewey's Pizza uses four main categories of cookies on our Website. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and we aim to be transparent about what each type does and why we use it.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies, sometimes called "strictly necessary" cookies, are fundamental to the operation of our Website. Without these cookies, certain features of the Website cannot be provided, and the site may not function correctly. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be turned off in our systems.

Examples of what essential cookies do on deweyspizza.rest include:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate from page to page
  • Remembering items you have added to your online order cart
  • Supporting secure login functionality
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences
  • Enabling the website to load and display content correctly

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the structure, content, and performance of deweyspizza.rest. We use Google Analytics to collect this information, which includes data such as the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, where you came from, and what device you are using.

The information collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. However, it helps us make data-driven decisions to enhance your overall experience on our Website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They remember your preferences, such as your location, language settings, or previously viewed menu items, to provide you with a more tailored experience.

If you choose to disable functional cookies, some features of the Website may not function as intended, but you will still be able to browse most of our content.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies, also known as targeting or marketing cookies, are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites and are typically placed by third-party advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.

We use Google Ads cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies help us understand whether our ads are reaching the right audience and whether they are leading to meaningful engagement with our Website and offerings.

4. Specific Cookies Used on deweyspizza.rest

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on our Website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookieconsent_status Dewey's Pizza Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not displayed on every visit. Essential 1 Year
session_id Dewey's Pizza Maintains the user's session while browsing the Website, enabling seamless navigation between pages. Essential Session
cart_token Dewey's Pizza Remembers items added to the online order cart during a browsing session. Essential Session
csrf_token Dewey's Pizza Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks on forms and user inputs. Essential Session
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across the site. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website. This cookie is used to distinguish users on a short-term basis. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using the services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 Months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track visits across websites. Advertising 3 Months
user_preferences Dewey's Pizza Stores user preferences such as previously viewed menu categories or location settings to personalize the Website experience. Functional 6 Months
recently_viewed Dewey's Pizza Tracks recently viewed menu items so users can quickly return to items of interest during subsequent visits. Functional 30 Days

Note: This table reflects the cookies in use as of March 25, 2026. We periodically update the cookies we use, and this table will be updated accordingly. We recommend checking this page regularly for the most current information.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States law, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires us to engage in fair and transparent data practices. For users in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant specific rights regarding personal information, including data collected through cookies.

Under these laws:

  • Essential cookies are used based on our legitimate interest to operate and maintain the Website. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies.
  • Analytics, functional, and advertising cookies are set based on your consent, which you provide by accepting cookies through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our Website.
  • California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies. See Section 7 for how to exercise these rights.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can adjust your browser settings to refuse some or all cookies, or to alert you when a website is attempting to set a cookie on your device.

6.1 Browser Settings

The steps for managing cookies vary depending on the browser you use. Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most popular web browsers:

Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of deweyspizza.rest and may prevent you from taking full advantage of certain features, such as online ordering or saved preferences.

6.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link found in the footer of our Website. Your preferences will be saved via the cookieconsent_status cookie for one year.

7. Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

In addition to browser-level cookie management, you can use the following third-party opt-out tools to control how your data is used by specific services:

7.1 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to deweyspizza.rest, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, which is available for most major browsers:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

7.2 Google Ads and Personalized Advertising

You can manage your Google ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting:

Google Ad Settings

7.3 Facebook (Meta) Advertising Opt-Out

To manage your Facebook advertising preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising from Meta, visit:

Facebook Ad Preferences

7.4 Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

The Network Advertising Initiative provides a centralized opt-out tool for interest-based advertising from multiple participating companies:

NAI Opt-Out Tool

7.5 Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

The Digital Advertising Alliance also provides an opt-out mechanism for behavioral advertising:

DAA Opt-Out Tool

7.6 California Residents – CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, the CCPA and CPRA grant you the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise this right, please contact us directly at [email protected] with the subject line "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies at any time, doing so may have the following impacts on your experience at deweyspizza.rest:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The Website may not function correctly. Online ordering, secure logins, and session management may be unavailable or unreliable. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our Website. This limits our ability to improve our site based on user behavior, but your browsing experience will not be significantly affected.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and personalization settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit the Website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see; it only affects their relevance.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how websites should honor these signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 7 to limit tracking by specific third-party services.

We will continue to monitor developments regarding DNT standards and will update this policy accordingly if we change our practices.

10. Changes 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 updates to our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by posting a notice on our Website or sending an email to the address we have on file for you.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of deweyspizza.rest following any changes to this 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 and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below. We are committed to responding to all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

Dewey's Pizza