Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 5, 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, deweyscafe.click (the "Website"). This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair business practices.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to fully understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. These files are stored in your web browser and allow websites and third-party services to recognize your device during future visits.

Cookies serve many different purposes, including:

  • Enabling the website to function properly and securely
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analyzing how visitors use the website to improve performance
  • Delivering relevant advertising content tailored to your interests
  • Facilitating social media sharing and interaction

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit deweyscafe.click for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your previous interactions. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information by themselves, but they can be linked to personal data we already hold about you.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They help websites remember your activity during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (defined by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

2.3 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

  • First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website (deweyscafe.click) and can only be read by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services and partners (such as Google or Facebook) that provide features or analyze usage on our website. These third parties may collect data across multiple websites you visit.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website, each serving a distinct purpose:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, certain core features — such as navigating between pages, placing online orders, or accessing secure areas — would not function. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled while still allowing you to use the website effectively.

Examples of what essential cookies do on deweyscafe.click:

  • Maintain your session as you browse through menu items and the checkout process
  • Remember items added to your online order cart
  • Ensure the security of your account login
  • Enable load balancing to maintain website performance

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us identify which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate through the site, and where improvements can be made. The information collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your visit, including pages visited, time spent on each page, and your approximate geographic location. This information is processed by Google and shared with us in summary form.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, location, or previously entered information, to provide a more personalized and convenient experience. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or leaving a comment.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are typically placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission and can track your browsing activity across different websites.

We use Google Ads and related advertising platforms for remarketing and conversion tracking. These services use cookies to track users who have previously visited our website and display targeted Dewey's Pizza advertisements on other websites across the internet.

4. Detailed Cookie Reference Table

The following table provides specific information about the cookies used on deweyscafe.click:

Cookie Name Provider Category Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across multiple visits. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Distinguishes individual users within a single day. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites to prevent excessive data collection. 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Advertising Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Tracks ad conversion rates and campaign performance. 3 months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Advertising Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Enables remarketing on Facebook platforms. 3 months
PHPSESSID deweyscafe.click Essential Preserves user session state across page requests. Required for the online ordering system, cart functionality, and user authentication. Session
csrf_token deweyscafe.click Essential Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions originate from our website and not from malicious third parties. Session
user_pref deweyscafe.click Functional Stores your location preference and delivery address to speed up the ordering process on return visits to our website. 30 days
cookie_consent deweyscafe.click Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked for consent on every page visit. Records whether you have accepted or declined optional cookies. 1 year
_dc_gtm_UA-* Google Tag Manager Analytics Used by Google Tag Manager to load and manage analytics and marketing tags on our website, ensuring proper tracking implementation. 1 minute

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and the ability to control and manage cookies. Below we outline several methods for doing so. Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality and user experience of deweyscafe.click.

5.1 Managing Cookies Through Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

  • Block all cookies (note: this will prevent many websites from functioning properly)
  • Block only third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive a notification before a cookie is stored
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites

Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

5.2 Opting Out of Google Analytics

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website, you can install the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

Additionally, you can manage how Google uses your data for advertising purposes through:

5.3 Opting Out of Facebook (Meta) Advertising Cookies

You can manage and opt out of Facebook's advertising tracking through the following resources:

5.4 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

Several independent organizations offer tools that allow you to opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple companies simultaneously:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

We want you to be fully informed about what may happen if you choose to disable or restrict certain types of cookies on our website. The impact varies depending on which category of cookies you disable:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, log in to your account, or navigate between pages correctly. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track how you use our website. This means we lose valuable data that helps us improve the site experience. Your visit will not be counted in our statistical reports. There is no direct impact on your browsing experience.
Functional Cookies Certain personalization features will not work. We will not remember your location preference or delivery address, and you may need to re-enter this information on each visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements for Dewey's Pizza and other businesses online, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. You may see the same ads more frequently.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser settings. We will continue to update our practices as industry standards evolve.

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. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on how to exercise your California privacy rights.

8. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at the details provided below, and we will promptly take appropriate action in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. 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.

For significant changes, we may provide more prominent notice, such as a banner notification on the website or a direct email to registered users.

10. 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:

Dewey's Pizza

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent matters related to your privacy or data rights, please indicate this clearly in your message.