Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Punch Pizza (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website pizzapunch.rest and are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains in detail what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or delete them.

This policy applies to all users who visit our website, whether you are browsing our menu, placing an online order, or simply exploring what Punch Pizza has to offer. We encourage you to read this policy carefully so you can make informed decisions about your privacy when interacting with our website.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, 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. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide reporting information to website operators.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Punch Pizza) are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website — for example, advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website, the web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you revisit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or previous actions.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own; however, when combined with other data, they may be used to identify you. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually (persistent cookies).

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior and email engagement.
  • Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when a browsing session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device settings to create a unique identifier.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as online ordering or secure login — cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies, as they are essential for the website to operate.

Essential cookies help us:

  • Maintain your session as you navigate through our website
  • Remember items in your shopping cart or online order
  • Authenticate your identity when you log into your account
  • Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure website security
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, your location, or your login details) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customizable parts of web pages. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Functional cookies help us:

  • Remember your location to show you the nearest Punch Pizza location
  • Save your menu preferences and favorite orders
  • Remember whether you have previously agreed to our cookie policy
  • Provide personalized greetings and content based on your past interactions

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages from web pages. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information. All information collected by these cookies is used to improve how our website works and to understand how users interact with our content.

We use Google Analytics to gather data about website usage. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies. The information generated is used to create reports about the use of the website. Google's privacy policy is available at: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

3.4 Advertising and 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. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to promote Punch Pizza's offerings online. These cookies track your activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.

4. Specific Cookies Used on pizzapunch.rest

The table below lists the specific cookies used on our website, along with their purpose, type, and duration:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is 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 that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users on a shorter-term basis. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. 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. Advertising 3 months
session_id pizzapunch.rest Maintains your session state across page requests, enabling features like the shopping cart and user authentication. Essential Session
cart_token pizzapunch.rest Stores information about your current order or items added to your cart so they are not lost when navigating between pages. Essential Session
csrf_token pizzapunch.rest Provides security by preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks during form submissions and online orders. Essential Session
cookie_consent pizzapunch.rest Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for your consent on every visit. Functional 1 year
user_location pizzapunch.rest Remembers your preferred location or nearest restaurant to provide relevant menu information and delivery options. Functional 30 days
lang_pref pizzapunch.rest Stores your language preference to display the website in your chosen language upon subsequent visits. Functional 1 year
_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 deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Stores a unique browser and user ID. Advertising 3 months

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We operate in the United States, and our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. federal and state laws, including:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines regarding online privacy and data transparency, ensuring our cookie practices are fair and not deceptive.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies. You have the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13 through cookies or any other means.

For essential cookies, we process data based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

6. 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 and control cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being set. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about you by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

Google Ads Personalization Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings page or using the Google opt-out page:

Google Ad Settings

Facebook (Meta) Opt-Out

You can manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising through your Facebook account settings or by visiting:

Facebook Ad Preferences

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool:

DAA Opt-Out Tool

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

Alternatively, you can use the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out tool:

NAI Opt-Out Tool

6.3 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit pizzapunch.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device settings. Both iOS and Android devices offer privacy settings that allow you to limit ad tracking and manage website data stored by your browser.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable certain cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Here is a breakdown of the potential impact:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies Cannot be disabled. These are required for the website to function. Disabling them may prevent access to the site entirely or cause core features such as online ordering, secure login, and shopping cart functionality to fail.
Functional Cookies The website will still work, but personalized features will be lost. Your location preferences, language settings, and saved order history will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we may be less able to identify areas for improvement or understand user behavior, but your website experience will not be directly affected.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and our advertising campaigns will be less effective at measuring their performance.

8. Third-Party Cookies and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X. Please note that we have no control over the cookies set by these external websites. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on our website.

Additionally, some features on our website — such as embedded maps, social sharing buttons, or video content — may be provided by third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern how they use the data they collect.

9. California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information gathered through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, 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. Some of our advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under CPRA. You may exercise this right using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under CCPA/CPRA.

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

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable laws, or our business practices. When we make material changes to this policy, 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 review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of pizzapunch.rest following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

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:

Punch Pizza

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are a California resident exercising your rights under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.