Punch Pizza
Artisan Pizza Since 2010

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 11, 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 pizzapunchs.digital, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or disable them. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices in accordance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), and other relevant federal and state regulations.

We encourage you to read this policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, 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 created by the web server and stored in your browser. Each time you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and remember information about your visit.

Cookies serve a wide variety of functions. Some are essential for websites to operate correctly — for example, keeping you logged in as you browse from page to page. Others collect information about how you use a site, which helps website owners improve the experience for all users. Still others are used to deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, when combined with other data we collect, they can be used to identify you as an individual. We treat any data derived from cookies that could identify you in line with our Privacy Policy, also available on pizzapunchs.digital.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Punch Pizza (i.e., by the pizzapunchs.digital domain). These are primarily used to ensure the website functions correctly and to remember your preferences.

Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners that provide functionality on our website — such as analytics tools (Google Analytics), advertising networks (Google Ads), and social media platforms (Facebook/Meta). These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them separately.

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They help us manage your experience during a single browsing session — for example, keeping items in your online order cart.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They allow us to recognize you on return visits and remember your preferences (such as language or location settings).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on pizzapunchs.digital:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, core features — such as page navigation, secure login, and online ordering — would not function. Because they are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent under most applicable frameworks. However, we still believe in full transparency about their use.

Examples include cookies that remember items added to your cart, authenticate your session, and preserve your security status across pages.

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect aggregated, anonymous data on metrics such as page views, time spent on each page, traffic sources, bounce rates, and most-visited sections of the site. This information is invaluable in helping us improve the layout, content, and overall user experience of pizzapunchs.digital.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics processes data in accordance with Google's own privacy policy. For more details, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalization on our website. 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 work correctly.

Examples include cookies that remember your location for delivery estimates, your preferred language, or whether you have previously dismissed a promotional banner.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) with the website operator's permission.

These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and build a profile of your interests. This allows third-party advertisers to show you relevant ads on other sites you visit. The data collected through advertising cookies may be shared with our advertising partners.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below lists the specific cookies currently deployed on pizzapunchs.digital, including their 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. Distinguishes individual users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. 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 within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites to prevent server overload. 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 from Google Ads. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites for retargeting purposes. Advertising 90 days
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores the last visit/click from a Facebook advertisement. Used to track ad conversions and attribute them to the correct campaign. Advertising 90 days
cookieconsent_status Punch Pizza (First-Party) Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not display the consent banner on repeat visits. Essential / Functional 1 year
PHPSESSID Punch Pizza (First-Party) Preserves user session state across page requests. Necessary for online ordering, cart management, and authenticated sessions. Essential Session (deleted on browser close)
cart_token Punch Pizza (First-Party) Stores a reference to your current shopping/order cart so that items are not lost if you navigate away from the ordering page. Functional 7 days
user_location Punch Pizza (First-Party) Remembers your chosen delivery location or preferred restaurant location to streamline future visits and ordering. Functional 30 days
promo_dismissed Punch Pizza (First-Party) Records whether you have dismissed a promotional banner or pop-up so it is not shown again during the same session. Functional Session

Note: This list is updated periodically as we add or remove services. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States law — including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) — certain cookies may constitute the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, particularly advertising and cross-context behavioral tracking cookies. California residents have the right to opt out of such activities. We honor these rights as described in our Privacy Policy and in Section 6 of this Cookie Policy.

The FTC Act requires that our data practices, including cookie usage, are not unfair or deceptive. We use cookies only for the purposes disclosed in this policy and do not use them in ways that could harm consumers or mislead them about our practices.

For essential cookies, no consent is required as they are technically necessary for the website to function. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we request your consent via our cookie consent banner upon your first visit to pizzapunchs.digital. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and ability to control which cookies are placed on your device. There are several ways to do this, as outlined below. Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of pizzapunchs.digital (see Section 7 for details).

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings menus. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, notify you when a cookie is being set, or delete all cookies when you close the browser. The steps for managing cookies vary by browser. Please refer to the relevant links below:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:

6.3 Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit pizzapunchs.digital, a cookie consent banner will be displayed. This banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

6.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, pizzapunchs.digital does not specifically alter its behavior in response to DNT browser signals. However, you may use the opt-out tools and browser settings described above to achieve equivalent privacy protections.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have every right to restrict or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on pizzapunchs.digital. Below is a summary of the potential impacts by cookie category:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. Online ordering, cart management, and secure login features may be unavailable or unreliable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect aggregated data about how you use the website. This will not affect your browsing experience, but may limit our ability to improve the site over time.
Functional Cookies Personalized features such as saved delivery locations, preferred restaurant, and language settings will not be remembered between visits.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see less relevant ads across other websites you visit.

8. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website, pizzapunchs.digital, is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly place advertising or tracking cookies on the devices of children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal data to us through our website, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Website Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of every website you visit.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a notice on our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of pizzapunchs.digital after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). With respect to cookie-related data processing, these rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold, including information collected through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including through advertising and tracking cookies.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Where applicable, you have the right to limit the use and disclosure of 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 Section 12 below, or refer to our full Privacy Policy available at pizzapunchs.digital.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Punch Pizza

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 10 business days. For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, we will respond within 45 calendar days as required by law, with the possibility of a 45-day extension where reasonably necessary.