Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 21, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dewey's Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website cafedeweys.click (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or opt out of their use.
We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our Website and the information we collect from you.
This Cookie Policy applies to all users of our Website located in the United States and is designed to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act's requirements for fair and transparent business practices.
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 efficiently, improve user experience, and 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. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our Website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded to your device. The next time you visit our site from the same device, we can check for the presence of that cookie. Cookies help us recognize you and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, your location, your login status, items in your shopping cart (if applicable), and other settings. This makes your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or until you delete them manually. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
2.2 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our Website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior and email open rates.
- Local Storage: A web storage solution that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, persisting even after the browser window is closed.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in our pages that help collect information about your interaction with our content.
- Device Fingerprinting: A technique used to identify a device based on its unique configuration characteristics.
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
At Dewey's Pizza, we use cookies for several important reasons:
- To ensure our Website functions correctly and securely
- To remember your preferences and personalize your experience
- To analyze how visitors use our Website so we can improve it
- To measure the effectiveness of our online menu, promotions, and marketing campaigns
- To deliver relevant advertisements about our pizza offerings, specials, and events
- To enable social media features and integrations
- To support online ordering functionality
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on our Website. Below is a detailed description of each type:
4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
- Session management and authentication
- Shopping cart and order processing functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing across servers
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
- Tracking page views and visitor numbers
- Measuring time spent on pages
- Identifying how users navigate through our menu and ordering system
- Monitoring website performance and error reporting
4.3 Functional Cookies
- Remembering your location for delivery estimates
- Saving your pizza customization preferences
- Language and region settings
- Live chat support features
- Social media sharing buttons
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
- Delivering targeted ads for our pizza specials and promotions
- Retargeting users who have visited our Website
- Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Limiting the number of times you see the same advertisement
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on cafedeweys.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 and track sessions across the site. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Distinguishes individual users within a single day. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent server overload. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and attribution. | 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. Tracks user behavior across websites. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 3 months |
PHPSESSID |
Dewey's Pizza | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your online order, login session, and shopping cart contents. | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
Dewey's Pizza | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to prevent the cookie banner from appearing on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
user_location |
Dewey's Pizza | Remembers your delivery location or zip code to streamline the online ordering process and display relevant location-based information. | Functional | 30 days |
order_prefs |
Dewey's Pizza | Saves your pizza customization preferences, favorite toppings, and dietary preferences to speed up future orders. | Functional | 90 days |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. | Advertising | 1 year |
NID |
Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, including preferred language, number of search results per page, and whether to have Google's SafeSearch filter turned on. | Functional | 6 months | |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state in Google Analytics 4. Tracks session information including session count and campaign data for analytics reporting. | Analytics | 2 years |
Note: This table represents cookies active as of the last update of this policy. The actual cookies present on your device may vary based on your interactions with our Website and third-party services.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party service providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google LLC: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Maps (for location features). Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram): Social media integration, advertising pixels. Meta's cookie policy is available at facebook.com/policies/cookies.
- Online Ordering Platforms: Third-party online ordering systems we may use to process your pizza orders may also set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies. Please note that restricting cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our Website, including online ordering functionality.
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie settings in your browser's "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu. Here are instructions for major browsers:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data | Chrome Cookie Settings |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data | Firefox Cookie Settings |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data | Safari Cookie Settings |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and site permissions | Edge Cookie Settings |
| Opera | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies | Opera Cookie Settings |
| Safari (iOS/iPhone) | Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security | iOS Safari Settings |
7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
In addition to browser-level controls, you can opt out of specific third-party cookie programs using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visit by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings and opt out of personalized advertising at: adssettings.google.com
- Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage how Facebook uses your data for advertising at: facebook.com/adpreferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's opt-out tool for interest-based advertising at: optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for additional opt-outs): youronlinechoices.com
7.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our Website via a mobile device, you can also manage your ad tracking preferences through your device's built-in settings:
- iOS (Apple): Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track
- Android (Google): Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to manage and disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on our Website in the following ways:
8.1 Essential Cookies Disabled
If you block or delete essential cookies:
- Online ordering functionality may not work correctly or at all
- You may be unable to complete purchases or track your order status
- Your session may not be maintained, requiring you to re-enter information repeatedly
- Security features may be compromised
- The Website may not display or function properly
8.2 Analytics Cookies Disabled
If you block or delete analytics cookies:
- We will be unable to track your visit or understand how you use our Website
- We cannot measure the performance of our pages or identify areas for improvement
- Our ability to optimize the online ordering experience may be reduced
- The Website will still function normally for you, but we lose valuable data to improve it
8.3 Functional Cookies Disabled
If you block or delete functional cookies:
- Your pizza preferences and customizations will not be saved between visits
- Your delivery location or address preferences may not be remembered
- Social media features and sharing buttons may not work
- Some enhanced features such as live chat may be unavailable
8.4 Advertising Cookies Disabled
If you block or delete advertising cookies:
- You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests
- You may see ads for Dewey's Pizza repeated more frequently
- We will have a reduced ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Personalized offers and promotions may not be delivered to you
9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:
- Right to Know: The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including through cookies.
- Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of your personal information collected via cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information we collect.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11 below.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you through a banner on our Website or via email.
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of cafedeweys.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law.
All previous versions of this Cookie Policy are available upon request by contacting us directly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:
| Business Name: | Dewey's Pizza |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | cafedeweys.click |
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 21, 2026. It is intended to comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act's standards for transparent and fair business practices, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable United States privacy and consumer protection laws.