Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by Punch Pizza, a food business based in the United States. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us using the details below:

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better and more personalized user experience, and to provide reporting information.

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 — such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer or device both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the server that placed the cookie
  • A unique identifier (a number or string of characters)
  • An expiration date after which the cookie is no longer active
  • Technical information about the type of cookie

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie is downloaded onto your device. The next time you visit the website from the same device, the browser checks to see if it has a cookie that is relevant to the website and sends the information contained in that cookie back to the website. The website then recognizes that you have visited before and, in some cases, tailors the content it shows to you accordingly.

Cookies can be session cookies — which expire as soon as you close your browser — or persistent cookies — which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them.

3. Why Does Punch Pizza Use Cookies?

Punch Pizza uses cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave all cookies active if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • Deliver relevant advertising based on your interests
  • Enable social media sharing features
  • Process online orders and reservations efficiently
  • Prevent fraud and protect the security of our website
  • Comply with legal requirements under applicable United States law

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types:

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

Essential cookies allow you to navigate our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like your online order cart cannot be provided. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

4.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which is a web analytics service offered by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how users interact with our website. This information is used to compile reports and to help us improve the website.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the 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, then some or all of these services may not function properly. Functional cookies on our website are used to:

  • Remember your location to show relevant menu items or store information
  • Remember your preferred language settings
  • Personalize your browsing experience based on past visits
  • Remember items you have added to your online order basket
  • Store your preferred payment method for faster checkout

4.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site 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 sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We use advertising cookies from services including Google Ads and Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads on other websites and social media platforms.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their name, 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 and sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. 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. Helps manage the frequency of data requests sent to Google servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and links ad click activity to user behavior on the website. 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. Identifies browsers for the purposes of providing advertising and site analytics services. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores last visit to the website. Contains the ad click information from Facebook and is used to track conversions from Facebook Ads. Advertising 2 years
PHPSESSID Punch Pizza Preserves user session state across page requests. Maintains your session while using the website, including items in your order cart. Essential Session
cookieconsent_status Punch Pizza Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that we do not repeatedly ask for consent on subsequent visits to the website. Essential 1 year
cart_token Punch Pizza Stores a unique token for the user's online order cart so that cart contents are preserved during the session and on return visits. Functional 30 days
user_location Punch Pizza Stores your preferred location or nearest Punch Pizza branch so the website can display relevant menu items and store information. Functional 6 months
remember_me Punch Pizza Keeps you logged in to your account between browser sessions if you have selected the "Remember Me" option during login. Functional 30 days
_gat_gtag_UA Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate when using Google Tag Manager. Limits data collection on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute

Please note that this list may not be exhaustive. Third-party services we use may update their cookies without notice to us. We will make every reasonable effort to keep this table current and accurate.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies which we encourage you to review:

Please note that we do not control the operation of third-party cookies and are not responsible for how those third parties use the data they collect via their cookies. If you have concerns about third-party cookies, you should contact the relevant third party directly or use their opt-out tools referenced in Section 8 below.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

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 at the bottom of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can find up-to-date information about how to manage cookies in your specific browser by visiting the browser's help pages:

Please be aware that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to sign in or use some of the interactive features offered on our website, including placing online orders.

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can control cookies through your device settings:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
  • Android: Go to the Chrome browser app > Settings > Site Settings > Cookies

8. Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to managing cookies through your browser settings, you can also use the following opt-out tools provided by specific third-party services:

8.1 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent your data from being collected and used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) that is running on websites from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

8.2 Google Ads Personalization Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings page. You can also opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising purposes by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

Google Ad Settings NAI Opt-Out

8.3 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

You can control how Facebook uses data about your activity that we share with them by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences. You can also opt out of Facebook interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.

Facebook Ad Preferences DAA Opt-Out Tool

8.4 Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) and Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many advertising networks through the following industry opt-out tools. Note that opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means that the ads you see will be less personalized and relevant to you.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

The following table summarizes the impact of disabling each category of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling Recommended?
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may not be able to place online orders, log in to your account, or use the shopping cart. Core security features may be disabled. Do Not Disable
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we cannot identify popular pages, fix usability issues, or improve the overall experience. Your browsing will not be affected. Optional
Functional Cookies Your preferences and personalization settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your location, login details, or other preferences each time you visit. Online ordering may be less convenient. Optional
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see ads for products and services that are not relevant to you. This does not affect your ability to use the website. Safe to Disable

10. Cookies and Applicable United States Law

As a business operating in the United States, Punch Pizza complies with all applicable federal and state privacy laws regarding the use of cookies and online tracking technologies, including:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Cookies that collect personal data about California residents may be subject to these rights.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with the FTC's guidelines on online behavioral advertising and the use of tracking technologies. We do not engage in deceptive or unfair practices in connection with our use of cookies.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means.

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA regarding data collected through cookies, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12 below.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in our business practices, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with an updated effective date.

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 are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.

12. 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:

Punch Pizza — Cookie Policy Contact

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are a California resident exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we aim to respond within the 45-day period required by law.