Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Punch Pizza's Cookie Policy. This document explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website punch-delivery.rest, the types of cookies we deploy, and your rights and choices regarding cookie management. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access our website.
Punch Pizza is committed to transparency about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze traffic patterns, personalize your experience, and deliver relevant advertising. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail about how we handle personal data collected through our website.
Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which governs unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including online tracking.
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 efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to deliver a better, more personalized user experience.
Cookies are set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on that website (known as "third-party cookies"). Cookies do not typically contain any information that directly identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit punch-delivery.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it as a small file on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends that cookie back to our server. This process allows us to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide you with a more seamless browsing experience.
Cookies can be classified based on their lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only while your browser is open. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (defined by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies used on punch-delivery.rest into four main types: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Advertising cookies. Each type serves a distinct purpose as described below.
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies (also called "strictly necessary" cookies) are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the website cannot function properly, and we are unable to provide the services you request. These cookies do not require your consent under most regulatory frameworks because they are strictly necessary for the website to function.
Essential cookies on punch-delivery.rest are used to:
- Enable you to navigate our website and use its features
- Maintain your shopping cart and order information during your session
- Support secure login and authentication processes
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
- Ensure proper load balancing across our servers
3.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Functional cookies on punch-delivery.rest are used to:
- Remember your location preferences for delivery address auto-fill
- Store your menu preferences and favorite orders
- Remember your preferred language settings
- Maintain your login status across sessions (if you choose "Remember Me")
- Enable social media sharing features
3.3 Analytics 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 help us understand and improve the performance of our website. All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies are set by us and/or third-party analytics providers.
Analytics cookies on punch-delivery.rest are used to:
- Track the number of visitors to our website
- Measure how users interact with our content and features
- Identify popular menu items and ordering patterns
- Monitor page load times and technical performance
- Understand user journeys and navigation paths
- Generate reports on website activity for internal purposes
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies (also called "targeting 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 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.
Advertising cookies on punch-delivery.rest are used to:
- Deliver personalized advertisements for Punch Pizza's promotions and offers
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Track conversions from paid advertising to website orders
- Build audience profiles for targeted advertising on third-party platforms
- Retarget users who have previously visited our website
4. Specific Cookies Used on punch-delivery.rest
The following table 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 track sessions across pages. | 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 within a single day. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent overwhelming Google's servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and measures advertising campaign effectiveness. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track conversions from Facebook ads. | Advertising | 3 months |
cookieconsent_status |
punch-delivery.rest | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
session_id |
punch-delivery.rest | Maintains the user's session state across pages, supporting the shopping cart and order process. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
punch-delivery.rest | Associates the shopping cart with a specific user session to preserve cart contents during the ordering process. | Essential | Session |
user_preferences |
punch-delivery.rest | Stores user preferences such as saved delivery address, preferred payment method, and dietary preferences for a more personalized experience. | Functional | 6 months |
remember_me |
punch-delivery.rest | Keeps the user logged into their Punch Pizza account across browser sessions when the "Remember Me" option is selected during login. | Functional | 30 days |
location_data |
punch-delivery.rest | Stores the user's general location to display relevant menu items, delivery zones, and estimated delivery times. | Functional | 90 days |
csrf_token |
punch-delivery.rest | Security cookie that helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by validating form submissions. | Essential | Session |
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website, deliver advertisements, and provide social media integration features. These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Google Ads: Used for advertising and conversion tracking. Information available at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
- Facebook (Meta) Pixel: Used for advertising and retargeting on Facebook and Instagram. Meta's cookie policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies. You should refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies and how to manage them.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and your ability to place online orders through punch-delivery.rest.
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," "Preferences," or "Tools" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Providers
In addition to browser settings, many advertising and analytics providers offer opt-out mechanisms. Below are links to opt-out tools for the main third-party services we use:
| Service | Opt-Out Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on | Install this browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits. |
| Google Ads | Google Ad Settings | Manage your Google ad personalization preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising. |
| Facebook (Meta) | Facebook Ad Preferences | Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of off-Facebook activity tracking. |
| Network Advertising Initiative | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple NAI member companies at once. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies. |
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your device's operating system settings. Additionally, mobile advertising identifiers (such as Apple's IDFA or Google's AAID) can be reset or limited through your device settings:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking. For Safari cookies, go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security.
- Android (Google): Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads to manage advertising ID preferences. For Chrome cookies, tap the three-dot menu > Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on punch-delivery.rest. The following table outlines the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functionality will be impaired. You may be unable to add items to your cart, complete orders, log in to your account, or use secure features of the website. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled. |
| Functional Cookies | You will lose personalization features such as saved delivery addresses, remembered preferences, and automatic login. You may need to re-enter your preferences every time you visit the site. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect data about your usage patterns. This does not affect your experience directly but limits our ability to improve our website based on user behavior insights. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements for Punch Pizza online, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see repetitive ads rather than personalized offers. Disabling these cookies will not reduce the total number of ads you see. |
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked across websites. 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 in a uniform way. However, you can use the opt-out methods described in Section 6 above to control tracking on our website.
California residents may also exercise their rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your California privacy rights.
9. California Privacy Rights and Cookies
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides you with specific rights regarding the personal information we collect through cookies. These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect through cookies, the categories of sources from which we collect it, and the purposes for which we use it.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including through advertising cookies. You may submit an opt-out request by contacting us using the information in Section 11 below.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Under CPRA, 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 the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 45 days as required by applicable law.
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 changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy that affect how we use cookies in ways that require your consent, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other means as appropriate, and we will obtain your consent where required by applicable law.
Your continued use of punch-delivery.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using any of the following methods:
Punch Pizza
- Website: punch-delivery.rest
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 10 business days. For requests related to California privacy rights under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 13, 2026. It is governed by the laws of the United States, including applicable federal privacy regulations enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state-specific laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) where applicable.