Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Punch Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, your rights regarding cookies, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all pages and services available through our website at food-punchpizza.rest. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process your personal data.

We operate in accordance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable.

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. These files are stored by your web browser and contain small amounts of data that can be read by the website that placed them or by third-party services.

Cookies serve many important purposes on the modern web. They allow websites to recognize returning visitors, remember user preferences, maintain session information, track browsing behavior for analytics purposes, and deliver relevant advertising content. Without cookies, many of the features and functionalities that users have come to expect from modern websites would not be possible.

Cookies are generally harmless files. They cannot execute code, carry viruses, or install malicious software on your device. However, they can be used to track your online behavior across multiple websites, which is why transparency about their use is essential.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit food-punchpizza.rest for the first time, our server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file locally on your device. On your next visit, your browser automatically sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you as a returning visitor and restore your preferences or session data.

Cookies can be either first-party cookies (set directly by our website) or third-party cookies (set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or advertising platforms). They can also be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period of time).

2.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Web Beacons / Pixel Tags: Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether content has been viewed.
  • Local Storage: Browser-based storage that allows websites to save data locally on your device.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser and device to create a unique identifier.

For the purposes of this policy, all references to "cookies" include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types, each serving a distinct purpose on our website.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, core functions such as page navigation, secure area access, and shopping cart functionality would not work properly. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without significantly impacting your experience on our site.

Essential cookies are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. They are usually first-party cookies and session-based.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, where visitors come from, and what errors users may encounter. This data is used in aggregate and anonymized form to help us improve the performance and content of food-punchpizza.rest.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform. Google Analytics places several cookies on your device to track visitor behavior, and the data collected is processed on Google's servers in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. These cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or display settings, providing a more personalized experience on return visits.

If you disable functional cookies, some or all of these features may not work as intended.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are placed by our advertising partners and build a profile of your interests based on the pages you visit and the links you click. This information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers, to serve you targeted ads on other websites.

We use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) for online advertising. The Google Ads conversion tracking cookie helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies Used on food-punchpizza.rest

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit our website.

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 within a single day. 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. Also used for conversion tracking. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status Punch Pizza Stores the user's cookie consent preference to avoid displaying the cookie notice banner on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Punch Pizza Preserves user session state across page requests. Necessary for maintaining login sessions and shopping cart data. Essential Session
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
user_pref Punch Pizza Stores user preferences such as language selection and display settings to enhance the browsing experience on return visits. Functional 6 months
cart_token Punch Pizza Maintains the contents of the user's shopping cart or order session between pages and visits. Essential Session / 7 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below. Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through your browser settings. You can typically configure your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block only third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive a notification before a cookie is placed
  • View and delete existing cookies stored on your device

The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

Please refer to the "Help" section of your browser for device-specific instructions if your browser is not listed above.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

In addition to browser-level controls, you can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those services:

Service Opt-Out Tool Link
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Google Ads Settings adssettings.google.com
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences facebook.com/adpreferences
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) YourAdChoices Opt-Out Tool optout.aboutads.info
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool optout.networkadvertising.org

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can control interest-based advertising and cookie tracking through your device's operating system settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.
  • Android (Google): Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Ads to reset your advertising ID or opt out of ad personalization.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies at any time, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using food-punchpizza.rest. Below, we outline the potential consequences of disabling different categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies Disabled
  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • Your shopping cart or order may not function correctly
  • Certain secure pages may be inaccessible
  • Your cookie consent preferences will not be saved
  • Core website navigation may be impaired
Analytics Cookies Disabled
  • We will not be able to track how you use our website
  • We cannot identify and fix errors or performance issues
  • Website improvements will be harder to prioritize
  • Your browsing experience will not be affected directly
Functional Cookies Disabled
  • Your language or region preferences will not be saved
  • Personalized content and recommendations may not appear
  • You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
  • Some interactive features may not work optimally
Advertising Cookies Disabled
  • You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant
  • Ads will not be tailored to your interests or behavior
  • You may see the same ads repeated more frequently
  • Ad performance tracking will be limited

7. Your Rights Under Applicable U.S. Privacy Laws

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights relating to the use of cookies and the personal data they collect. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, including data collected via cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal data collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data used for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: Under CPRA, you may request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 9 of this policy.

Under the FTC Act, we are also prohibited from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices in connection with the collection and use of consumer data. We are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.

8. 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, or applicable laws and regulations. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We may also notify you through a prominent notice on our website or, if required by law, seek your renewed consent.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of food-punchpizza.rest after any updates to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

9. 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 happy to assist you and will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

Punch Pizza — Contact Information
Company: Punch Pizza
Website: food-punchpizza.rest
Email: [email protected]