Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dewey's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to the website pizz-deweys.rest and explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect and process personal data. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns 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, 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 and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Dewey's Pizza) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website — such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit a website, the web server sends a small file to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions over time.

Cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information, but the personal information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They allow websites to track your actions during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser for a period defined in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

2.2 Similar Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons: Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track user behavior and email open rates.
  • Pixel Tags: Tiny graphic files embedded in web pages that allow us to monitor site usage and the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows data to be stored locally on your device without an expiration date.
  • Scripts: Pieces of JavaScript code that allow websites to function properly and collect usage data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below, we describe each category and explain why we use them.

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, basic features of the website — such as page navigation, secure areas, online ordering, and shopping cart functionality — would not work. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the services you have requested, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing or advertising purposes.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as the number of visitors to the site, the pages they visit, and how long they spend on each page. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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. Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make — such as your username, language preference, region, and customized page content — so we can provide a more personalized experience on return visits.

If you disable 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 sites. These cookies work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you disable these cookies, you may still see advertisements, but they will be less targeted to your interests.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies to measure the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizz-deweys.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics This is the main Google Analytics cookie. It registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across multiple visits. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie is used to distinguish users and track user sessions. It expires after each day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. This cookie helps manage the rate at which page view requests are made to Google servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions, helping us measure the return on investment of our advertising campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps Facebook identify unique users and serve relevant ads. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status Dewey's Pizza Stores the user's cookie consent preferences — whether cookies have been accepted or declined. This ensures the cookie consent banner does not reappear on every page visit once a decision has been made. Essential 1 year
session_id Dewey's Pizza Maintains your session state across page requests. Essential for keeping you logged in, maintaining your shopping cart items, and processing your online food orders. Essential Session
cart_token Dewey's Pizza Stores a unique identifier for your online ordering cart session, allowing our system to save your selected menu items, customizations, and order details as you navigate through the ordering process. Essential 30 days
user_pref Dewey's Pizza Remembers user preferences such as delivery address, favorite menu items, language settings, and other personalization options to improve your experience on return visits. Functional 6 months
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Set when a user first lands on a page. Persists the Hotjar User ID, which is unique to that site on the browser. Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site is attributed to the same user ID. Analytics 1 year
_hjSession Hotjar Holds current session data. Ensures subsequent requests in the session window are attributed to the same session. Used for website behavior analytics, including heatmaps and session recordings. Analytics 30 minutes

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third parties may include analytics companies, advertising networks, and social media platforms.

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services. Google may use the data collected through these cookies to contextualize and personalize the ads on its own advertising network. You can learn more about Google's privacy practices by visiting https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We may use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on our website. You can learn more about Facebook's data practices by visiting https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation.

5.3 Hotjar Ltd.

We may use Hotjar to understand how users interact with our website through behavior analytics tools such as heatmaps, session recordings, and surveys. You can learn more about Hotjar's privacy practices at https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 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 preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of our website.

6.2 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 notify you when a cookie is being set. The methods for managing cookies vary by browser. Please refer to the instructions provided by your specific browser:

Please be aware that if you restrict the use of cookies, this may impact your experience of the website and some features may not function as intended.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

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

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following table summarizes the potential impact of disabling different types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, log into your account, or maintain items in your shopping cart. Basic navigation and security features may be compromised.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot measure performance, identify popular pages, or improve our website based on user behavior. Your experience will not be directly affected, but our ability to optimize the site may be limited.
Functional Cookies Your preferences such as saved delivery addresses, favorite orders, and personalization settings will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see more generic or irrelevant ads on third-party websites. The effectiveness of our advertising campaigns cannot be measured.

8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

As a business operating in the United States, Dewey's Pizza is subject to applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) regarding consumer protection and unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights with respect to cookies and the data collected through them:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, including through cookies, and how it is used.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out: California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information collected through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

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

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about our use of cookies.

The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

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 details below:

Dewey's Pizza

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For privacy-related requests under applicable law, please clearly indicate the nature of your request so we can address it appropriately.