Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 29, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Punch Pizza ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies we use on our website punchpizza.rest, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details about how we process personal data collected through our website. If you have any questions about 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 device (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, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.
Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They allow websites to link your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting directly.
- Third-party cookies: Set by a third-party domain other than the website you are visiting, often used for advertising and analytics purposes.
3. How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit punchpizza.rest for the first time, our website sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. When you return to our site, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.
Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly, while others help us understand how visitors interact with our site, deliver targeted advertisements, or provide enhanced functionality. We may also use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), which are small images embedded in web pages or emails, in conjunction with cookies to gather additional information.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on punchpizza.rest:
4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, shopping cart functionality, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and they cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
4.2 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 understand which pages are most and least popular, how visitors move around the site, and whether users experience any errors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous.
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These 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 pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function correctly.
Examples include remembering your location preferences, language settings, and whether you have previously visited our website.
4.4 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 work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
We use Google Ads cookies to help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on punchpizza.rest:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users and count visits. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Analytics | Used to throttle request rates and limit data collection on high-traffic sites. Helps manage the number of requests made to Google's servers. | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Advertising | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. | 3 months |
cookieconsent_status |
punchpizza.rest | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not ask for your consent on every page you visit. | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
punchpizza.rest | Essential | Preserves your session state across page requests. Used to maintain your session while browsing our website. | Session |
cart_token |
punchpizza.rest | Essential | Maintains items in your online order cart during your browsing session, ensuring your selections are remembered as you navigate the site. | Session |
user_preferences |
punchpizza.rest | Functional | Stores your preferences such as location, language, and dietary filters so that personalized content can be displayed on return visits. | 6 months |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track conversions from Facebook Ads. | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook (Meta) | Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID for targeted advertising. | 3 months |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Advertising | Used by Google's DoubleClick to register and report website user actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's advertisements. | 1 year |
6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
In the United States, cookie usage is primarily governed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires transparency in data collection practices. For users in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant additional rights regarding personal data, including data collected through cookies.
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Necessity: Essential cookies are used because they are strictly necessary for the delivery of our website and online services.
- Consent: Analytics, functional, and advertising cookies are used based on your consent, which you provide when you accept cookies upon first visiting our website.
- Legitimate Interests: In some cases, we may use cookies to pursue our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website's performance and understanding user behavior, provided these interests do not override your rights.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
7.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit punchpizza.rest, 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 accessing the cookie settings available on our website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. The steps to manage cookies differ depending on the browser you use. Below are links to instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:
| Service | Opt-Out Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on | Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics. |
| Google Ads | Google Ad Settings | Manage your Google ad personalization settings and opt out of personalized ads. |
| Facebook / Meta Ads | Facebook Ad Preferences | Control how Facebook uses your information to show you ads on and off Facebook. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Use the DAA's opt-out tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. |
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Use the NAI's opt-out tool to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies. |
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on punchpizza.rest. The impact depends on the type of cookies you choose to disable:
If you disable essential cookies, key features of our website may not function correctly. You may be unable to:
- Place online orders
- Complete transactions
- Navigate between pages effectively
- Access secure areas of the site
We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our website. This means:
- We won't be able to track your visit in our analytics reports
- We may be less able to improve our website based on user behavior
- Your browsing experience will otherwise remain unaffected
Disabling functional cookies may result in:
- Loss of personalized preferences
- Having to re-enter preferences on each visit
- Reduced website functionality
- Location or language settings not being remembered
Disabling advertising cookies means:
- You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to you
- We won't be able to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns
- Your browsing experience on our website will not be significantly affected
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the other opt-out mechanisms described in this policy to limit tracking.
In California, the CPRA requires businesses to honor "opt-out preference signals" such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC). If you use a browser or extension that sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information as required by California law.
10. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.
11. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we have no control over the cookies or privacy practices of those websites, and this Cookie Policy does not apply to any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Your continued use of punchpizza.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes. If the changes are significant, we may provide a more prominent notice or seek your renewed consent where required by applicable law.
13. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights with respect to your personal information, including information collected through cookies:
- 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 deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: If we sell or share personal information (including cookie data) for cross-context behavioral advertising, you have the right to opt out.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
14. 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 following details:
Punch Pizza
| Email: | [email protected] |
|---|---|
| Website: | punchpizza.rest |
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days. Occasionally it may take us longer if your request is particularly complex or if you have made multiple requests; in this case, we will notify you and keep you updated.