Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Punch Pizza's Cookie Policy. This document explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website food-punchpizza.digital, and the choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use to enhance your browsing experience on our food ordering and information platform.
Punch Pizza operates in the United States and complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on online consumer privacy and digital advertising practices.
Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns 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 stored 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 function properly, work more efficiently, and to provide reporting and analytical information.
Cookies are created when your browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser, which then creates a text file. Every time the user returns to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website's server. Standard HTTP cookies are small text files, usually no larger than a few kilobytes, that store information such as your preferences, login status, shopping cart contents, and other session-related data.
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit food-punchpizza.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie locally on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize you as a returning visitor, remember your preferences, analyze how you use our site, and deliver personalized content or advertisements.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on that website, such as advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media platforms (known as "third-party cookies").
2.2 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track page visits or email opens.
- Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device for longer periods.
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about how you interact with our website.
All references to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on food-punchpizza.digital. Below is a detailed description of each type:
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and our online food ordering system. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website cannot function properly. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Examples of what these cookies do on our food ordering platform:
- Keep your order items saved in your cart as you browse the menu
- Remember your login session if you have an account
- Enable secure checkout and payment processing
- Maintain your location preferences for pickup or delivery options
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 understand which pages are the most and least popular, how visitors move around the site, and whether users are encountering any errors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
We use Google Analytics to collect this data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions with our website, providing us with insights into how visitors find and use our site, including which menu items are most viewed, how users navigate our ordering process, and what devices they use.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or whether you have previously dismissed certain pop-ups or notifications. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and other digital marketing platforms. 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. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and to ensure we are reaching potential customers interested in our pizza and food offerings.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on food-punchpizza.digital:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. This cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic sites to manage bandwidth. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Helps measure conversions from ad clicks. | 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. Helps track visits across websites to deliver relevant advertisements. | Advertising | 3 months |
session_id |
food-punchpizza.digital | Maintains your active browsing session on our website. Essential for the ordering process and user account login functionality. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
food-punchpizza.digital | Stores items added to your food order cart so they persist as you browse through our menu pages. | Essential | 7 days |
user_preferences |
food-punchpizza.digital | Remembers your preferences such as delivery address, dietary preferences, and previously saved payment methods (tokenized). | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
food-punchpizza.digital | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not need to ask for your consent every time you visit. | Essential | 1 year |
location_pref |
food-punchpizza.digital | Remembers your preferred Punch Pizza location or delivery area to streamline your ordering experience on return visits. | Functional | 6 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state in Google Analytics 4. Collects data on user behavior and interactions with the website. | Analytics | 2 years |
5. Why We Use Cookies
Punch Pizza uses cookies and similar technologies for several important reasons related to our food service and online ordering platform:
- To operate our website: Essential cookies ensure the core functionality of our online menu, ordering system, and user accounts work correctly.
- To improve your experience: Functional cookies remember your preferences so you don't have to re-enter information every visit.
- To understand our customers: Analytics cookies help us understand how people use our website, which menu items generate interest, and where our ordering funnel can be improved.
- To market our services: Advertising cookies allow us to show you relevant promotions for Punch Pizza across other platforms and measure the return on our marketing investments.
- For security: Certain cookies help us detect and prevent fraud and protect both our customers and our business.
- For compliance: Some cookies are used to record your consent preferences in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We work with a number of trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These include:
6.1 Google Services
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use the data collected through its cookies to personalize ads in the Google display network. For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit Google Privacy Policy.
We also use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to promote Punch Pizza's offerings. Google Ads cookies help us track which of our ads led users to visit our website and complete an order.
6.2 Meta (Facebook)
We use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have already taken some kind of action on our website. For more information, please visit Meta Privacy Policy.
6.3 Payment Processors
Our checkout process uses third-party payment processors that may set their own cookies for fraud prevention and transaction security purposes. These cookies are essential for completing purchases and cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to place orders.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit food-punchpizza.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on our website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here is how to access cookie settings in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Content settings → Cookies
Please note that restricting cookies through browser settings may affect the functionality of many websites, not just ours. For detailed instructions specific to your browser version, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking and advertising cookies using the following tools:
| Service | Opt-Out Method | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on | Google Analytics Opt-out |
| Google Ads / Personalized Advertising | Manage Google ad settings and personalization | Google Ads Settings |
| Facebook / Meta Ads | Manage your Facebook ad preferences | Facebook Ad Preferences |
| Network Advertising Initiative | Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies | NAI Opt-Out |
| Digital Advertising Alliance | Opt out of interest-based advertising using the DAA WebChoices tool | DAA Opt-Out |
| Your Online Choices (US) | Manage preferences for online behavioral advertising | Your Online Choices |
7.4 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website on a mobile device, you can also limit ad tracking through your device's operating system settings:
- iOS (Apple): Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (toggle off)
- Android (Google): Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may have the following impacts on your experience with food-punchpizza.digital:
If you disable Essential Cookies:
- You may not be able to complete food orders online
- Your shopping cart may not retain items between pages
- You may be unable to log in to your account
- The website may not display or function correctly
- Secure payment processing may be affected
If you disable Analytics Cookies:
- We will be unable to track your visit for statistical purposes
- This will not directly affect your user experience
- We will have less data available to improve our website and services
If you disable Functional Cookies:
- Your preferences (such as saved delivery addresses or dietary filters) will not be remembered
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Personalized features such as saved favorites may not be available
If you disable Advertising Cookies:
- You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests
- We will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- You may see repeated ads rather than varied, personalized promotions
9. Cookies and California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Certain cookies and the data they collect may be considered "personal information" or "sensitive personal information" under these laws.
As a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected, including through cookies
- Opt-Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (including for cross-context behavioral advertising)
- Delete personal information we have collected
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
- Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, or for more information about what data we collect through cookies and how it is used, please contact us at [email protected].
You may also exercise your right to opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information by adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.3 above.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described in Section 7 to control tracking on our website.
We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update our practices accordingly to comply with applicable United States laws and industry best practices.
11. Children's Privacy and Cookies
Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us through the use of our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make 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 via email.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of food-punchpizza.digital after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Punch Pizza — Privacy & Cookie Inquiries
- Company Name: Punch Pizza
- Website: food-punchpizza.digital
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days. For urgent matters related to your California privacy rights, please indicate "CCPA Request" in your email subject line.