Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to deweyspizza-new.click (the "Website"), operated by Dewey's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains in detail how Dewey's Pizza uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our Website. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and want to make sure you understand what information is collected through cookies, why we collect it, and what rights you have regarding its use.
By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, you may disable them using the instructions provided in Section 7 of this document.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website and our data practices.
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. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites function properly, work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information about user behavior.
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. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits our Website and when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our Website for the first time, a cookie is downloaded onto your device. The next time you visit the site using the same device, the cookie (and the information stored within it) is either sent back to our Website (first-party cookie) or to another website it belongs to (third-party cookie). This allows the Website to recognize your device and remember your preferences.
Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address). However, this information can only be stored if you provide it — websites cannot gain access to information you have not provided, and they cannot access other files on your device.
2.2 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images (usually invisible) embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a user has accessed specific content.
- Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your device beyond what cookies can hold.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but the data is cleared when the browser session ends.
- JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect data about your interactions with our Website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Dewey's Pizza uses four main categories of cookies on our Website. Understanding these categories will help you make informed choices about your cookie preferences.
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the Website to work. They typically include cookies that:
- Enable you to navigate our Website and use its features
- Remember items you have added to your online order or shopping cart
- Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of accounts
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Ensure security of user sessions
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 understand which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Website and will not be able to monitor its performance. We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this information.
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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Functional cookies help us:
- Remember your language or region preferences
- Remember your login details so you don't have to re-enter them
- Customize content based on your location (e.g., showing your nearest Dewey's Pizza location)
- Remember your menu preferences and past orders
- Enable social media sharing functionality
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. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
We may use advertising cookies from providers such as Google Ads and Facebook/Meta to reach customers who have previously visited our Website or shown interest in our products.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit deweyspizza-new.click:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website. Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the Website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps manage the rate of page view requests to Google Analytics servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state and collect data about user behavior on the Website for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) reporting purposes. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and helps measure the effectiveness of 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 build a profile of your interests for targeted ads. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. It is the primary advertising cookie used to track users across websites. | Advertising | 3 months |
cookieconsent_status |
Dewey's Pizza | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not shown on every page load. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Dewey's Pizza | Preserves the user's session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining shopping cart contents and logged-in status during a browsing session. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Dewey's Pizza | Stores a unique identifier for your online order/shopping cart, allowing you to return to your cart after leaving the page. | Functional | 7 days |
user_location |
Dewey's Pizza | Remembers your preferred Dewey's Pizza location so that you are shown the correct menu and pricing for your nearest restaurant. | Functional | 30 days |
preferred_language |
Dewey's Pizza | Stores your language preference so that the Website displays content in your chosen language upon return visits. | Functional | 1 year |
_hjSessionUser_[ID] |
Hotjar | Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site is attributed to the same user ID. Used for heatmap and session recording analysis to improve Website usability. | Analytics | 1 year |
_hjSession_[ID] |
Hotjar | Holds current session data and ensures subsequent requests in the session window are attributed to the same session. | Analytics | 30 minutes |
Note: The above list represents the primary cookies used on our Website. Due to the dynamic nature of our online services and third-party integrations, this list may be updated periodically. We recommend checking this page regularly for the most current information.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Dewey's Pizza operates in the United States and complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We adhere to FTC guidelines regarding fair and transparent data practices.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have specific rights regarding their personal data collected through cookies, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
- CAN-SPAM Act: Applicable to our email marketing practices that may use tracking technologies.
The legal basis for our cookie use varies by cookie type:
- Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest — necessary for the Website to function
- Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest or consent — helps us improve our services
- Functional Cookies: Legitimate interest or consent — enhances your experience
- Advertising Cookies: Consent — used for targeted marketing purposes
6. How We Share Cookie Data
The data collected through cookies may be shared with the following categories of third parties:
- Analytics Providers: Google LLC (Google Analytics, Google Ads) for Website performance analysis and advertising measurement
- Social Media Platforms: Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook/Instagram) for social advertising and retargeting
- Marketing Technology Providers: Tools used to manage and optimize our digital marketing campaigns
- Website Hosting and Infrastructure Providers: Technical service providers who help operate our Website
We do not sell your personal information collected through cookies to data brokers. However, sharing data with advertising platforms for targeted advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA for California residents.
7. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
7.1 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 reject different categories of cookies. You can revisit and change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link located in the footer of our Website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.
Below are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:
| Browser | Cookie Management Instructions |
|---|---|
| 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 |
7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Providers
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your ad preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (EDAA): Available at https://www.youronlinechoices.com
7.4 Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can limit ad tracking through your device settings:
- iOS (Apple iPhone/iPad): Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or block cookies, doing so may have an impact on your experience when using our Website. Here is a summary of what may be affected:
- Essential Cookies Disabled: You will be unable to maintain a shopping cart, complete online orders, or use any interactive features that require session management. The Website may not function at all.
- Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to track and improve the performance of our Website based on your visit data. This does not directly affect your user experience, but may limit our ability to fix issues or improve services.
- Functional Cookies Disabled: You will need to re-enter your preferences (such as your preferred pizza location) every time you visit the Website. Personalized features such as saved order history or preferred menu items will not be available.
- Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements for Dewey's Pizza online, but they will not be tailored to your interests or previous visits to our Website. This means the ads you see may be less relevant to you.
9. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through cookies or other means, please contact us immediately at the email address provided in Section 11 of this policy, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, 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 and related technologies.
If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you by placing a prominent notice on our Website or, where appropriate, by sending you a direct notification.
11. California Residents — Additional Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect through cookies, the purposes for which we use it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information (as defined under California law), including data shared with advertising partners through cookies. You may exercise this right by clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our website footer.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: If we collect sensitive personal information through cookies, you have the right to limit our use of it.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12.
12. 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
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: deweyspizza-new.click
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days of receipt.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on July 1, 2026. Dewey's Pizza reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Continued use of our Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.