Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to deweys-bbq.rest, the official website of Dewey's Pizza. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them when you visit our website.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.
We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how it is used. This Cookie Policy applies to all pages and services available through deweys-bbq.rest.
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. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.
Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Each time you return to the website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.
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 our website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit deweys-bbq.rest for the first time, our server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file on your device. On subsequent visits, your browser automatically sends this cookie back to our server, allowing us to:
- Recognize you as a returning visitor
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in to your account (if applicable)
- Understand how you navigate through our website
- Deliver relevant advertisements and promotions
- Analyze the performance and effectiveness of our website
2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
Cookies can be categorized based on their lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you delete them). They are activated each time you visit the website that created them and serve functions such as remembering your preferences across visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Dewey's Pizza uses four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type and why we use them.
3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary for the delivery of our services. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website cannot function properly. They do not store any personally identifiable information that could be used for marketing or to remember where you have been on the internet.
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, how visitors move around our website, and identify areas for improvement. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
We use Google Analytics to collect data about how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user behavior, including page views, session duration, bounce rates, and demographic information. This data helps us make informed decisions about our website's content and structure.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable our 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.
Examples of what functional cookies enable on our website include:
- Remembering your language and regional preferences
- Remembering items you have added to your online order or cart
- Personalizing your experience based on your past visits
- Enabling embedded media content such as videos and maps
- Providing live chat and customer support features
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and social media platforms such as Facebook/Meta. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. However, you will still see advertisements; they may just be less relevant to your interests.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on deweys-bbq.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent server overload and reduce bandwidth usage. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions and helps link ad clicks to goals on your site. | 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 and to track conversions, create audiences, and retarget website visitors. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbc |
Facebook/Meta | Stores the last ad click information when a user arrives at the website from a Facebook advertisement. Used to track advertising effectiveness and conversions. | Advertising | 2 years |
cookieconsent_status |
Dewey's Pizza | Stores your cookie consent preferences to ensure we do not display the cookie consent banner on subsequent visits after you have made your choice. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Dewey's Pizza | A general-purpose session cookie used to maintain your session state across page requests. Enables you to use the website's interactive features such as online ordering and form submissions. | Essential | Session |
cart_session |
Dewey's Pizza | Used to remember the items you have added to your online order cart so that they persist as you navigate through the website. | Functional | Session |
user_preferences |
Dewey's Pizza | Stores your website preferences such as your preferred location, language settings, and display options to provide a personalized experience on return visits. | Functional | 6 months |
NID |
Used by Google to customize ads in Google services for signed-out users, and to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language and the number of search results you wish to have shown. | Advertising | 6 months | |
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, to measure the efficacy of an ad and present targeted ads to the user. | Advertising | 13 months |
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, we are required to be transparent about the data we collect and how it is used, including through cookies.
Our legal bases for processing data collected through cookies are as follows:
- Consent: For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your informed consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.
- Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning and secure website. These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and do not require separate consent.
- Contractual Necessity: Some cookies are necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as maintaining your online order session.
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. Certain advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about your California privacy rights.
6. How to Manage and Control 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:
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 different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Below are instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Learn more
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Learn more
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. Learn more
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions. Learn more
- Opera: Go to Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site Settings → Cookies. Learn more
Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Certain features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising services using the following tools:
| Service | Opt-Out Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on | Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics. |
| Google Ads | Google Ads Settings | Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized advertising. |
| Facebook/Meta | Facebook Ad Preferences | Control the ads you see on Facebook and Instagram and manage off-Facebook activity tracking. |
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies using the DAA's WebChoices tool. |
| Your Online Choices (Global) | Your Online Choices | Manage behavioral advertising preferences for a wide range of advertising networks. |
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you are free to manage your cookie preferences, disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, submit forms, or access secure areas of the website. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing your ability to use the website. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot measure and improve the performance of our website based on user behavior. Your experience will not be directly affected, but our ability to enhance the website over time will be limited. |
| Functional Cookies | Some features and personalization options may not be available. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, and certain interactive features such as saved locations, live chat, or embedded media may not work correctly. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies will not reduce the number of ads you see but may result in ads that are less tailored to your preferences and browsing behavior. |
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked across websites. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 6.3 to limit tracking by specific third-party services.
9. Children's Privacy and Cookies
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 the age of 13 has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately using the contact details provided below.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie policies. We encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of every website you visit.
11. 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 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.
If we make material changes to the types of cookies we use or to how we use the data collected through cookies, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means.
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 using the information below:
Dewey's Pizza
- Website: deweys-bbq.rest
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please indicate this in your message and we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.