Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Punch Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website pizzasspunchs.digital, and the choices you have regarding their use. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access our website.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.

As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, as well as applicable Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines regarding online transparency and consumer protection.

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 sites work more efficiently, to improve 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). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer 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 onto your device. The next time you visit our website using the same device, our server checks whether your device has one of our cookies stored on it. If your device has our cookie, we know that you have visited us before. We then use that information to tailor your experience on our website.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the server that placed the cookie
  • A unique identifier (a number or string of characters)
  • An expiration date (when the cookie will automatically be deleted)
  • Various settings relating to the cookie's use

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only for the duration of your browsing session. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser. These cookies allow websites to link your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time after the browsing session ends (unless you delete them manually). They are activated every time you visit the website that created them. Persistent cookies help websites remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a specific purpose and helps us provide you with a better experience when visiting our website.

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in to your account, filling in forms, or placing an online order.

Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly and services you have asked for — such as adding items to your cart or completing an online food order — cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

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 to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. This information helps us optimize our website content, improve load times, and better understand what our customers are looking for.

All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance effectively.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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. Functional cookies remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, location, or region — so we can provide a more personalized experience.

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these enhanced features may not function properly, and your experience on our site may be less tailored to your preferences.

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. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We use advertising cookies to help ensure that you see relevant promotions and deals related to Punch Pizza's menu offerings, special events, and seasonal promotions.

4. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Punch Pizza (First-Party) Maintains your browsing session on our website, keeps items in your cart, and retains login status during your visit. Essential Session (deleted when browser closes)
_csrf_token Punch Pizza (First-Party) Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms on our site. Essential Session
cookie_consent Punch Pizza (First-Party) Stores your cookie consent preferences so you are not asked again on subsequent visits. Essential 12 months
_ga Google Analytics (Third-Party) Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users for traffic analysis. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics (Third-Party) Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics (Third-Party) Used to throttle the request rate — limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites to protect analytics infrastructure performance. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (Third-Party) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta (Third-Party) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks ad conversions from Facebook campaigns. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta (Third-Party) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads on our website and off Facebook. Advertising 3 months
user_preferences Punch Pizza (First-Party) Remembers your preferences such as dietary filters, location settings, and display options to personalize your experience. Functional 6 months
lang Punch Pizza (First-Party) Stores your preferred language setting for future visits to our website. Functional 12 months
_hjSessionUser Hotjar (Third-Party) Used by Hotjar to track user behavior such as heatmaps and session recordings to improve website usability and user experience. Analytics 12 months
NID Google (Third-Party) Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. Advertising 6 months

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We partner with several third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies and we encourage you to review them:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve our website.

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our website, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to promote Punch Pizza through targeted advertising. The _gcl_au cookie is used to help measure how effectively our advertising leads customers to take action on our website, such as placing an order or making a reservation.

For more information about Google Ads cookies and how to opt out, visit: https://adssettings.google.com

5.3 Facebook / Meta Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel on our website to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns. Facebook Pixel is a piece of code that allows us to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on our website.

For more information about Facebook's use of cookies, visit: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings, using our cookie consent tool when you first visit our website, or using the opt-out links provided below.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

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

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage your cookie and tracking preferences through your device settings. On iOS devices, you can limit ad tracking through Settings > Privacy > Advertising. On Android devices, you can opt out of interest-based ads through Settings > Google > Ads.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies at any time, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of how disabling different types of cookies may impact your use of pizzasspunchs.digital:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, add items to your cart, submit contact forms, or access secure areas of our site. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about your visit. This means we cannot improve our website based on user behavior. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected, but you may encounter a less optimized website over time.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as saved location, dietary filters, or language settings) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our site.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or previous interactions with our website. You may see ads for products or services less relevant to you.

8. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Law

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding how we collect and use your personal information 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, including through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from 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 constitute the "sharing" of data under CPRA.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request that we correct inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of your sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 45 days as required by California law, and we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

For residents of other U.S. states with applicable privacy laws, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate privacy requests in accordance with applicable federal and state law, including guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

9. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit 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. However, we respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 to control how your data is used for tracking and advertising purposes.

10. Children's Privacy

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 we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 through cookies or other means, please contact us immediately at the details provided below so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or any other reason we determine is necessary or appropriate. When we do update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you disagree with any changes to this Cookie Policy, please discontinue your use of our website and adjust your cookie settings as described in Section 6.

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. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.

Punch Pizza — Contact Information

Business Name: Punch Pizza

Website: pizzasspunchs.digital

Email: [email protected]

Location: United States