Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 2, 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 types of cookies we deploy on pizzpunch.top, and how you can control and manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. We operate in accordance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of 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. These files are stored in your web browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.
Cookies were originally designed to help websites function more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Over time, they have evolved to serve a variety of purposes, from improving user experience to enabling targeted advertising.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit pizzpunch.top, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, which allows us to recognize your device and recall your previous activity.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that provide functionality to that website (known as "third-party cookies"). Both types of cookies may be used on our website.
2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and recognize you on subsequent visits.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Punch Pizza uses four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, our website cannot operate, and certain features and services cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent as they are fundamental to the operation of the website.
Essential cookies enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and proper display of content. They also help maintain your session when you use our online ordering system or contact forms.
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies can remember your language preferences, your location for delivery purposes, and other customizations you have made to our website.
While functional cookies are not strictly necessary, disabling them may result in a less personalized experience on our website. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and cannot be used to track your activity on other websites.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve our website's performance, content, and user experience. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool.
Analytics cookies collect data such as the number of visitors to our website, the pages they visit, how long they spend on each page, and how they arrived at our website (e.g., through a search engine or a direct link). This data is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.
3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies track your activity across websites and build a profile of your interests to show you targeted advertisements. We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to deliver targeted content.
These cookies are set by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers. This means you may see advertisements for Punch Pizza on other websites after visiting our site.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzpunch.top, including their name, 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. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users on a daily basis. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic websites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. | 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. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
Punch Pizza | Maintains your session state as you navigate through our website. Essential for the shopping cart and ordering system to function. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Punch Pizza | Stores your cart contents so items are not lost if you navigate away from the page or close and reopen your browser. | Functional | 7 days |
user_preferences |
Punch Pizza | Remembers your preferences such as delivery address, order history preferences, and site display settings. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Punch Pizza | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for your consent on every visit. | Essential | 1 year |
CSRF_token |
Punch Pizza | Security cookie that helps protect our website forms against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Essential | Session |
_gac_UA-XXXXXX |
Google Ads / Analytics | Contains campaign-related information. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, this cookie is read by Google Ads. | Advertising | 90 days |
Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. Additional cookies may be set by third-party services that we integrate into our website. We regularly review and update this cookie table.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies set directly by Punch Pizza, certain third-party services that we use on our website may also set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Ads: Used for online advertising and conversion tracking. Learn more at Google's Advertising Policy.
- Facebook/Meta Pixel: Used for advertising and remarketing purposes. Learn more at Facebook's Privacy Policy.
We do not control the use of cookies by these third parties, and their use is governed by their own privacy policies, not this Cookie Policy.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies, which are necessary for the website to function). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when cookies are being set. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
Below are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit: Chrome Cookie Settings |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit: Firefox Cookie Settings |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Visit: Safari Cookie Settings |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Visit: Edge Cookie Settings |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Cookies and other site data. |
6.2 Opt-Out Tools and Links
In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools to control how specific third parties use cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics. Download it at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization Opt-Out: You can control and opt out of personalized Google advertising at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: US consumers can opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for additional options): Visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com for more opt-out options.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts of disabling each type of cookie:
Please Note
Disabling certain cookies may prevent you from using core features of our website, including the online ordering system. We recommend keeping essential and functional cookies enabled for the best experience on pizzpunch.top.
- Essential Cookies Disabled: Our website will not function properly. You will be unable to complete online orders, access secure pages, or use our contact forms. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
- Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences will not be saved between visits. You will need to re-enter your delivery address and preferences each time you visit. The website will still be accessible, but your experience will be less personalized.
- Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will no longer be able to track your visit to help us improve our website. This will not affect your ability to use the website, but it means we lose valuable insight that helps us enhance the user experience for all visitors.
- Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will no longer see personalized advertisements for Punch Pizza across the web. You may still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. This has no impact on your ability to use our website.
8. Your Rights Under U.S. Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. Residents of California have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- The right to know what personal information is being collected about you
- The right to know whether your personal information is being sold or disclosed and to whom
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below. The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) also provides consumer protections against unfair or deceptive practices related to data collection and privacy, and our practices are designed to comply with these standards.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not alter its data collection or use practices in response to DNT browser signals. However, we respect your cookie preferences as set through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may also notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by sending you a notification directly. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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:
- Company Name: Punch Pizza
- Website: pizzpunch.top
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent matters related to data privacy, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email.