Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dewey's Pizza. This Cookie Policy applies to all pages and features available on our website, tasty-deweys.click, and any related subdomains or digital properties operated by us. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and how they affect your browsing experience.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. If you have any questions about how we handle your data or use 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-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.
Cookies are created by your web browser at the request of the website you are visiting and are stored locally on your device. Each time you return to that website, your browser sends the cookie back to the website's server, allowing the site to recognize you and recall information about your visit.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded in the website, such as advertising networks or analytics platforms (known as third-party cookies).
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit tasty-deweys.click, our web server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file and returns it to the server on subsequent visits. This allows us to:
- Keep you logged in to your account during a browsing session
- Remember items you have added to your online order cart
- Recall your location preferences for delivery or pickup
- Track how you navigate our site so we can improve it
- Deliver relevant promotional content or special offers
2.2 Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether content has been viewed.
- Local Storage: A method used by browsers to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- Session Storage: Temporary storage used for the duration of a single browser session.
- JavaScript Tags: Small snippets of code used to collect behavioral and analytics data.
All references to "cookies" in this policy also include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies used on tasty-deweys.click into four main types:
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
Examples of what essential cookies enable:
- Session management and user authentication
- Shopping cart and order processing functionality
- Security features, including fraud prevention and CSRF protection
- Load balancing across our servers
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics operates under Google's own privacy and data use policies, which you can review at policies.google.com/privacy.
3.3 Functional Cookies
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
We use Google Ads and may use Meta (Facebook) Pixel to track ad performance and retarget visitors who have shown interest in Dewey's Pizza. These third-party services have their own cookie and privacy policies.
4. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table
The following table provides specific information about the individual cookies placed on your device when you visit tasty-deweys.click:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits data collection on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad click and conversion events. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Supports retargeting campaigns. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
tasty-deweys.click | Maintains your active session on the website, allowing you to stay logged in and retain order cart information throughout your visit. | Essential | Session (deleted on browser close) |
cart_token |
tasty-deweys.click | Stores your online order cart contents so that items are retained if you navigate away from the page or return to your order later. | Essential | 7 days |
csrf_token |
tasty-deweys.click | Security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks and ensure form submission integrity. | Essential | Session |
user_location |
tasty-deweys.click | Remembers your preferred Dewey's Pizza location or delivery area to pre-populate relevant menu and ordering options on return visits. | Functional | 30 days |
cookie_consent |
tasty-deweys.click | Records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies on our website so we do not display the cookie consent banner on every visit. | Functional | 1 year |
promo_dismissed |
tasty-deweys.click | Tracks whether you have dismissed a promotional banner or offer so it is not repeatedly displayed during the same browsing session. | Functional | Session |
Note: The cookies listed above are current as of June 12, 2026. This list may be updated from time to time as our website and third-party service integrations change.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
As a food business operating in the United States, Dewey's Pizza is subject to applicable federal and state privacy laws, including:
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires fair and transparent data practices
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which grant California residents specific rights over their personal information, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data
- Other applicable state privacy laws that may apply based on your location
Our use of essential cookies is based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional, secure website. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can manage at any time using the tools described in Section 7 below.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and marketing. We do not have direct control over these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of each third party:
6.1 Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. It places cookies on your device to help us analyze traffic patterns and user behavior on our site. Google may use this data in accordance with its own policies.
- Google Analytics Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6.2 Google Ads
Google Ads cookies (including _gcl_au) help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show relevant ads to users who have visited our site.
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
6.3 Meta (Facebook) Pixel
If enabled, the Facebook Pixel allows us to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences, and remarket to website visitors.
- Meta Privacy Policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy
- Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/adpreferences
7. How to Manage and Disable 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:
7.1 Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit tasty-deweys.click, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can revisit and update these choices at any time.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or receive a notification before a cookie is placed. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Apple Safari: support.apple.com
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com
- Opera: help.opera.com
7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through industry opt-out tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/adpreferences
7.4 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website on a mobile device, you may also be able to manage cookies and advertising preferences through your device's operating system settings:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
- Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on tasty-deweys.click. Specifically:
| Cookie Type Disabled | Potential Impact on Your Experience |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core site functions may break. You may be unable to place orders, log in to your account, or navigate securely between pages. We strongly advise against blocking these. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to collect data about how you use our site. This means we may be less able to identify and fix issues or improve our services based on user behavior. Your browsing experience will not be noticeably affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Preferences such as your saved location, dismissed promotions, or previously accepted cookie settings may not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter these preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You may still see advertisements from Dewey's Pizza on other platforms, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Ad frequency controls may also not function correctly. |
9. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will update this policy if an industry standard is adopted in the future.
California residents may also exercise their rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. To exercise this right, please contact us at the email address below or use the opt-out mechanisms described in Section 7.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, the technologies we use, applicable laws, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. If we make material changes that significantly affect how we use your data, we may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email if you have provided us with your contact information.
Your continued use of tasty-deweys.click after any changes to this policy are posted will constitute your acknowledgment of those changes.
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:
- Business Name: Dewey's Pizza
- Website: tasty-deweys.click
- Email: [email protected]