Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Punch Pizza's Cookie Policy. This document explains in detail how Punch Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at punchpizza-food.digital. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect and use personal information, and your rights regarding that information. This policy complies with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on consumer privacy and online tracking.
We encourage you to read this Cookie Policy carefully to understand what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalized experiences.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Punch 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.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our website, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2.2 Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images (also known as "clear GIFs" or "tracking pixels") embedded in web pages or emails that help us measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing campaigns.
- Local Storage: A web storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally within your browser with no expiration date.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but the data is cleared when the browser session ends.
- JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that allow us to collect information about how you interact with our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several different types of cookies on our website, each serving a specific purpose. Below, we describe these categories in detail:
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and services you have asked for (such as completing an online order or accessing secure areas) cannot be provided. Because these cookies are essential to the functioning of the website, they cannot be disabled through our cookie consent tool. However, you can still set your browser to block these cookies, though doing so may cause parts of the site to stop working.
Essential cookies typically perform functions such as:
- Maintaining your session while you browse the website
- Remembering items in your shopping cart or order
- Authenticating your login information
- Ensuring security features function correctly
- Load balancing across our servers
3.2 Analytics / 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 site, and identify potential errors or issues. 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.
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 website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. Functional cookies help us remember your preferences, such as your language settings, region, or display preferences, so we can provide a more personalized and convenient experience.
3.4 Advertising / 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. These cookies are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. Note that opting out of advertising cookies does not mean you will see fewer advertisements — it simply means the advertisements you see will be less personalized to your interests.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit punchpizza-food.digital, including their purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google 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 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. This cookie is used to distinguish users and expires after 24 hours. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high traffic sites to manage server load and request frequency. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads (AdSense) | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads 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. Tracks user behavior for ad targeting purposes. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
Punch Pizza | Maintains the user's session state across page requests. Essential for cart and ordering functionality. | Essential | Session (expires when browser is closed) |
csrf_token |
Punch Pizza | Cross-Site Request Forgery protection token. Ensures that form submissions on our website are legitimate and come from our own site to prevent unauthorized actions. | Essential | Session |
cart_id |
Punch Pizza | Stores a unique identifier for your shopping cart so that your selected items are preserved as you navigate the site. | Essential | 30 days |
user_prefs |
Punch Pizza | Remembers user preferences such as language, location, and display settings to personalize the website experience on return visits. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Punch Pizza | Stores the user's cookie consent choices so that the consent banner does not appear on every page visit once a preference has been recorded. | Essential | 1 year |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website, as well as dates for the first and most recent visits. | Analytics | 2 years |
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 with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. | Advertising | 1 year |
Please note that the specific cookies present on your device may vary based on the features you use and your interaction with our website. This table is updated periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we deploy.
5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly essential cookies). You can exercise your cookie rights in the following ways:
5.1 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 accessing the cookie settings available on our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please note that if you choose to block cookies through your browser settings, you may need to manually adjust your preferences each time you visit our site, as some browser settings clear cookie preferences when the browser is closed.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third Parties
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from specific third-party providers using the tools provided below:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Settings: Manage your Google advertising preferences at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Your Online Choices (for additional opt-outs): https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that some features and functionality of our website may not work as intended. The table below summarizes the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functionality will be impaired. You may not be able to add items to your cart, complete orders, log in to your account, or access secure areas of the site. The website may not function at all in some browsers if all cookies are blocked. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we will have a reduced ability to identify and fix performance issues, understand user behavior, and improve the website experience over time. Your browsing experience will otherwise be unaffected. |
| Functional Cookies | Certain personalization features will not be available. Your preferences (such as language, location, and display settings) will not be remembered between visits, meaning you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit the site. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and not tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. You may see ads that are less relevant to you. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see, only their relevance. |
7. Cookies and California Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information collected through cookies. These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Certain advertising cookies may involve the sharing of your data with third-party advertisers, which may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You can exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 5.3 or by contacting us directly.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Under the CPRA, you may have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9 of this policy. We will respond to verified requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 5 to control tracking and advertising preferences.
We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update our practices accordingly as industry standards evolve.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, 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 periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or, where required by law, by obtaining your renewed consent.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us using the information below:
Punch Pizza
- Website: punchpizza-food.digital
- Email: [email protected]
We are committed to responding to all legitimate cookie and privacy-related inquiries in a timely manner. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights, please include "California Privacy Request" in the subject line of your email to help us process your request efficiently.