Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Punch Pizza's Cookie Policy. At Punch Pizza, we are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what choices you have regarding their use, and how they affect your browsing experience on our website.

This policy applies to all users who visit punchpizzas.top from anywhere in the United States. We have crafted this policy in accordance with applicable U.S. laws, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, and California privacy regulations including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable.

Please take a moment to read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled devices) when you visit a website. These files are stored in your device's web browser and are sent back to the website each time you revisit it. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, and other browsing behavior.

Cookies serve many functions. They can help a website load faster, remember your preferences, enable certain features to work properly, and provide website owners with valuable analytics data to help them improve their services. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are generally considered an essential component of modern web browsing.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit punchpizzas.top for the first time, our server (or a third-party service provider's server) sends a cookie file to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends that cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and recall your preferences or activity from your previous visit.

Cookies themselves do not typically contain personally identifiable information. However, any personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information contained in cookies. For example, if you place an online order, we may link your cookie data to your order details to improve your future experience.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser only while you are actively visiting our website. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies help us track your movements from page to page so you don't get asked for the same information you've already provided during that visit.
  • 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. Persistent cookies are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

2.3 Types of Cookies by Origin

  • First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by Punch Pizza when you visit our website. They are used to recognize your device when you return to our site.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external services and partners whose functionality we have integrated into our website, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to track your online activity across multiple websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on punchpizzas.top. Each category serves a distinct purpose, as described below:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging into your account, filling in forms, or placing an order. Without these cookies, some or all of our website's services cannot be provided.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they do not require your consent under applicable law. However, we are still transparent about their use in this policy.

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 to know which pages are the most and least popular, and to understand how visitors move around the website. 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.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which provides us with statistical and other information about the use of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The data collected is used to create reports about the use of our website. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

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 help us remember your choices and preferences, such as your preferred language, region, or currency, and provide you with a more personalized experience.

If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be less personalized.

3.4 Advertising and 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 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.

We use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to advertise our products and services. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our website. You can opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting Google's Ads Settings page.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on punchpizzas.top, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id Punch Pizza Maintains your session state and keeps you logged in during your visit Essential Session
cart_token Punch Pizza Saves your shopping cart contents so items are not lost when you navigate between pages Essential 2 weeks
cookie_consent Punch Pizza Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on future visits Essential 1 year
user_location Punch Pizza Remembers your preferred location/restaurant branch for faster ordering Functional 30 days
ui_preferences Punch Pizza Stores your display preferences such as font size, layout choices, and menu view settings Functional 6 months
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Distinguishes between users and sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits data collection on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions. Measures the efficiency of our advertising campaigns. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to provide a series of advertisement products. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination. Advertising 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report website user actions after viewing or clicking on Google advertisements Advertising 1 year

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function). There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

5.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit punchpizzas.top, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings option available on our website.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Here are instructions for the most popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Visit Google Chrome Help for detailed instructions.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Visit Mozilla Firefox Support for detailed instructions.
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Visit Apple Safari Support for detailed instructions.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions. Visit Microsoft Edge Support for detailed instructions.
  • Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data. Visit Opera Help for detailed instructions.

Please note that if you choose to block cookies through your browser settings, some features of our website may not work correctly. In particular, essential cookies cannot be blocked without significantly impacting the functionality of our website.

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage cookie settings through your mobile browser's privacy settings. Additionally, most mobile operating systems allow you to reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized advertising:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.
  • Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of personalized advertising.

6. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

In addition to managing cookies through your browser settings, you can also use the following opt-out tools provided by third parties to control how your data is used for advertising purposes:

6.1 Google Opt-Out Tools

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.
  • Google Ads Personalization: To opt out of personalized Google advertising, visit Google Ads Settings.
  • Google Privacy Controls: You can also manage your Google privacy settings at Google My Account.

6.2 Facebook (Meta) Opt-Out Tools

6.3 Industry-Wide Opt-Out Platforms

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit DAA Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies.
  • Your Online Choices (YourAdChoices): Visit YourAdChoices to manage your advertising preferences.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or block cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience on punchpizzas.top. Here is a breakdown of the potential impact by cookie type:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Critical website features will not work. You may be unable to add items to your cart, place orders, log into your account, or complete payment transactions. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and customizations will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your location, preferences, and other settings each time you visit the website.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to gather data about how you use our website, which may limit our ability to improve and optimize our services for your benefit. Your overall browsing experience will not be significantly affected.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests and behavior. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will stop seeing ads; it only means the ads you see will be less tailored to you.

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers have 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, and our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals in a consistent or standardized way.

However, we respect your privacy and provide you with the opt-out tools described in this policy. 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.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights regarding the use of cookies and the personal information they may collect:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you, including through cookies, and how it is being used.
  • Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11 of this policy.

10. 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 changes in our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of punchpizzas.top after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. 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 inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

Punch Pizza — Contact Information

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days of receipt.