Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 26, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. 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 browser's designated folder and contain information that allows websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide you with a more personalized and seamless browsing experience.

Cookies were originally designed to help websites remember information about your visit — such as your preferred language or login status — so you do not have to re-enter details every time you return. Over time, cookies have evolved to serve a wide variety of purposes, from improving website performance to enabling targeted advertising.

When you visit pizzasspunchs.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our site, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and tailor your experience accordingly.

Cookies are not programs and cannot be used to spread viruses or access your hard drive. They do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves; however, personal data that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, functioning similarly to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that holds data only for the duration of your browser session and is deleted once you close your browser.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device's browser, operating system, and other settings to create a unique identifier.
  • SDKs (Software Development Kits): Code embedded in mobile applications that allow third parties to collect data about app usage.

Throughout this Cookie Policy, any reference to "cookies" also encompasses these similar tracking technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. How We Use Cookies

Punch Pizza uses cookies on pizzasspunchs.rest for the following primary purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions correctly and efficiently
  • To remember your preferences and settings when you return to our site
  • To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • To deliver relevant advertisements tailored to your interests
  • To facilitate online ordering and other interactive features
  • To maintain the security of our website and protect against fraudulent activity
  • To comply with our legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our website into four main types, each serving a distinct purpose:

4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. Without them, certain features — such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or processing an order — would not work. Because these cookies are essential to the operation of our website, they cannot be disabled without significantly impacting your ability to use our services. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing purposes.

Under the FTC Act and applicable U.S. consumer protection regulations, essential cookies that are required for legitimate operations do not typically require explicit user consent, though we believe in full transparency regarding their use.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. For example, analytics cookies tell us which pages are most frequently visited, how long users spend on each page, and whether visitors encounter any error messages. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred location, language, or order history — and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 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. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers. This means that after visiting our website, you may see advertisements for Punch Pizza on other websites or platforms.

If you are a California resident, please note that under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have specific rights regarding the sharing of your personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information on exercising these rights.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on pizzasspunchs.rest:

Cookie Name Provider Type Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This is the primary Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie distinguishes users over a short period. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent server overload. 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Advertising Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. 90 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Advertising Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites. 90 days
session_id Punch Pizza Essential Maintains the state of your browsing session on our website, including items in your cart and login status. Session
pz_prefs Punch Pizza Functional Stores your preferences such as preferred location, language settings, and display options for a personalized experience. 1 year
pz_cart Punch Pizza Essential Saves the contents of your shopping cart so that items are retained if you navigate away from the ordering page or close and reopen your browser. 30 days
pz_consent Punch Pizza Essential Records your cookie consent preferences so that we do not display the consent banner on every page visit. 1 year
_csrf Punch Pizza Essential A security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks, ensuring that form submissions originate from our website. Session
IDE Google DoubleClick Advertising Used by Google's DoubleClick platform to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's advertisements. 1 year
NID Google Functional Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device, used for targeted advertising and for remembering user preferences such as preferred language. 6 months

Note: The cookies listed above represent those currently in use. This table is subject to change as we update our website and third-party integrations. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we permit certain trusted third-party service providers to set cookies on our website to help us deliver services and analyze how our site is used. These third parties include, but are not limited to:

  • Google LLC: For analytics, advertising, and mapping services. Google's privacy practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook): For social media integration and targeted advertising through the Facebook Pixel. Meta's privacy practices are governed by the Meta Privacy Policy.
  • Stripe, Inc.: For secure payment processing. Stripe's privacy practices are governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy.
  • Yelp Inc.: For review integration and local search visibility. Yelp's practices are governed by their Privacy Policy.

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the cookies set by these providers. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information on how they use cookies and handle your data.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than those that are strictly necessary for our website to function). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most commonly used browsers:

Please note that if you use different devices (e.g., your computer, smartphone, and tablet), you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising Cookies

In addition to browser controls, you can use the following tools to specifically opt out of analytics and advertising cookies from key providers:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent Google Analytics from collecting information about your website visits.
  • Google Ads Personalization: Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your Google advertising preferences or opt out of personalized ads entirely.
  • Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Visit Facebook Ad Preferences to manage or opt out of interest-based advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA WebChoices Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
  • Your Online Choices (for EU/International Users): Visit Your Online Choices to manage your advertising cookie preferences across multiple platforms.

7.3 Cookie Consent Banner

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

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The impact varies depending on the type of cookie you disable:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: You may be unable to add items to your cart, complete an order, log into your account, or use certain interactive features. These are critical for basic website operation and we strongly recommend keeping them enabled.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will no longer be able to understand how you use our website. This means we may be less able to identify and fix issues, improve page performance, or enhance user experience based on aggregated data. Your browsing experience will not be materially affected.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences, such as your saved location, preferred menu items, or display settings, will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our site.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently as we will no longer be able to limit how often you see a particular advertisement.

We want to ensure that you can make an informed decision about your cookie preferences. If you have any questions about which cookies are necessary for particular features, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies and U.S. Privacy Law

In the United States, cookie usage is primarily governed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires businesses to be transparent about their data collection practices. Additionally, several state-level laws impose specific requirements:

  • California (CCPA/CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (including through advertising cookies), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights. Our use of advertising cookies to enable cross-context behavioral advertising may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA. California residents may submit an opt-out request by contacting us at the information below.
  • Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and other state privacy laws: Residents of these states may have rights to opt out of targeted advertising enabled through cookies. We honor opt-out preference signals where required by applicable law.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through our cookies. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us through our website, please contact us immediately.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, applicable law, 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. If the changes are significant, we may provide more prominent notice, such as displaying a notification on our website or sending an email to registered users.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Punch Pizza — Contact Information

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 26, 2026. Punch Pizza is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the technologies we use on our website.