Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Punch Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at punchpizzafood.click and all associated services, pages, and content. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you through the use of cookies and similar technologies.

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 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 by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide reporting information.

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.

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. Some cookies are session cookies, meaning they exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are persistent cookies, meaning they survive after your browser is closed and can be used by websites to recognize your computer when you open your browser again later.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it locally on your device. On your next visit to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the server to recognize your device and recall your preferences or actions. This process enables us to provide you with a personalized and seamless browsing experience.

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page or email has been viewed.
  • Local Storage: A web storage technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser with no expiration date.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the page session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique used to identify a user's device based on a combination of browser settings and other attributes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several different types of cookies on our website. Each serves a distinct purpose, as outlined below:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential to enable you to navigate our website and use its features. Without these cookies, certain services — such as adding items to your cart, logging in to your account, or completing a food order — cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website to you, you cannot refuse them. They will be set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often and whether they receive error messages from web pages. They help us understand how our website is performing and allow us to improve how it works. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to analyze the usage of our website. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies. The information generated is used to compile reports about website use. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Examples of functional preferences we remember include your preferred location for delivery, order history visibility, and display preferences for our digital menu.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads and may use other advertising networks to serve ads to you on other websites after you have visited our website. This is known as remarketing or retargeting.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on punchpizzafood.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

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. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. 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 for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. 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 page views and conversion events. Advertising 3 months
session_id Punch Pizza Maintains user session state across page requests. Necessary for cart functionality and user authentication. Essential Session
cart_token Punch Pizza Stores your shopping cart contents so that your order items are saved as you browse the site. Essential 7 days
user_prefs Punch Pizza Stores user preferences such as delivery location, preferred language, and display settings for a personalized experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Punch Pizza Records your cookie consent preferences so that we do not repeatedly ask for consent on each visit. Essential 1 year
csrf_token Punch Pizza A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by ensuring form submissions originate from our website. Essential Session
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data about the number of times a user has visited the website, the dates of the first and most recent visit. 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
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. Advertising 6 months

5. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies which are essential for the operation of our website). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link found in the footer of our website.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser below:

5.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools and resources:

Service Opt-Out Tool Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Install this browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data across all websites.
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ads Settings Manage your ad personalization settings and opt out of interest-based advertising from Google.
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based ads.
Network Advertising Initiative NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple advertising networks at once.
Digital Advertising Alliance DAA Opt-Out Tool Use the DAA's opt-out tool to opt out of data collection by participating companies for interest-based advertising.
Your Online Choices (US) YourAdChoices The AdChoices program allows consumers to opt out of interest-based advertising delivered by participating companies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please be aware that restricting or disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website. The following outlines what may happen if you disable certain types of cookies:

6.1 Essential Cookies

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding how you and other users interact with our website. We will be unable to identify performance issues, improve navigation, or understand which menu items and pages are most popular. This may ultimately affect the quality of our online service.

6.3 Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies, certain personalization features will not work. For example, we may not be able to remember your preferred delivery address, your saved order preferences, or your language and display settings. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our website.

6.4 Advertising Cookies

Disabling advertising cookies will not stop you from seeing advertisements altogether. However, the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests and browsing behavior. You may see the same ads repeated more frequently, and advertisements may be less tailored to your location or food preferences.

7. Cookies and Applicable Law

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to:

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising their rights. Our use of advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" personal information under CPRA. California residents may opt out by using our cookie preference center or by contacting us directly.
  • The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act): The FTC requires that we engage in fair and transparent data practices. Our cookie disclosures are designed to comply with FTC guidelines on online behavioral advertising and data transparency.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): We do not knowingly place tracking cookies on devices used by children under the age of 13. Our website and services are not directed at children.

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA regarding cookies and the personal information they collect, please contact us at [email protected].

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 activities tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently alter our data collection and use practices in response to DNT browser signals. We will continue to monitor the development of DNT standards and update our practices accordingly.

9. Third-Party Websites and Social Media Plugins

Our website may contain links to other websites, and we may use social media plugins or buttons that link to third-party social media platforms. These third-party sites have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We have no control over the content or practices of these third-party sites and accept no responsibility or liability for their policies or how they use cookies.

Social media buttons and plugins (such as Facebook "Like" buttons, Instagram share buttons, etc.) may set cookies even if you do not click on them, depending on your browser settings and whether you are logged in to the respective social media platforms.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in relevant laws, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

If we make material changes to this policy, we may also notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website homepage or by sending you an email notification where we hold your email address.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Punch Pizza

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.