Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 24, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Punch Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
This policy applies to all pages and services available through our website at punch-cafe.click. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing fair and transparent consumer practices.
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 improve the user experience, and to provide reporting information.
Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. There are different types of cookies, and they can be categorized based on their origin, purpose, and duration.
2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set directly by Punch Pizza (the website you are visiting). These cookies are generally used to improve your experience on our website and to remember your preferences.
Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than punch-cafe.click. These are typically placed by third-party services such as analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media providers. We do not control the information collected by these third-party cookies.
2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only during a browser session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. These cookies are used to enable normal website functionality and track your movements from page to page so you don't have to re-enter information repeatedly.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. These cookies are used to remember your preferences or actions across our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on punch-cafe.click:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling in forms, or adding items to your online order. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Because they are strictly necessary for the website to work, they are exempt from consent requirements under applicable law. However, we still disclose them in the interest of full transparency.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and 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 use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze data about how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions and generate statistical reports. This data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional 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. These cookies remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, your location, or customizations you make to page layout) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your experience on our website may be impacted.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google and Meta (Facebook). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
We use Google Ads conversion tracking, which uses cookies to track the actions of users after they click on a Google advertisement. The data collected is used to generate statistics about user activity on our website after viewing or clicking on a Google advertisement.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on punch-cafe.click, including their purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | This is the main Google Analytics cookie. It is used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request in a site and used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for site analytics reports. | Analytics / Third-Party | 2 Years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | This cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to distinguish users. It stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to help count how many people visit our website. | Analytics / Third-Party | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. It helps manage the rate of requests made to Google Analytics servers. | Analytics / Third-Party | 1 Minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | This cookie is used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. It is also used for conversion tracking when a user clicks on a Google ad and later visits our website to complete an action, such as making a purchase or placing an order. | Advertising / Third-Party | 90 Days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Facebook uses this cookie to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. It helps Facebook identify browsers across different websites for targeted advertising and is used by Meta to track visits across websites. | Advertising / Third-Party | 90 Days |
PHPSESSID |
Punch Pizza (First-Party) | This is a general-purpose session identifier cookie generated by PHP-based applications. It is used to maintain a user's session on the website (for example, to keep you logged in, maintain your shopping cart, or remember form data between page requests). | Essential / First-Party | Session |
cookie_consent |
Punch Pizza (First-Party) | This cookie stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not display the cookie consent banner on every page visit once you have made your selection. | Essential / First-Party | 1 Year |
cart_session |
Punch Pizza (First-Party) | This cookie is used to remember the items in your online food order cart as you navigate through the website. Without this cookie, items you add to your cart would be lost when you navigate to a different page. | Functional / First-Party | Session |
user_preferences |
Punch Pizza (First-Party) | This cookie stores your preferences such as language settings, dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarian or gluten-free filters), and other customization options you have selected during your visit. | Functional / First-Party | 30 Days |
_hjSessionUser |
Hotjar (if applicable) | This cookie is set when a user first lands on a page. It is used to persist a Hotjar user ID, unique to that site on the browser. This ensures that behavior in subsequent visits to the same site will be attributed to the same user ID. | Analytics / Third-Party | 1 Year |
Note: The above list is not exhaustive. Due to the dynamic nature of the internet and third-party services, additional cookies may be placed by third-party providers. We regularly review and update this table to keep it as accurate as possible.
5. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can control and manage cookies:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. The following links provide instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular web browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear existing cookies. Visit: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection. You can choose standard, strict, or custom settings. Visit: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Safari (macOS): Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies or remove specific cookies. Visit: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Safari (iOS/iPadOS): Go to Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies. Visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Visit: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406
- Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data. Visit: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising Cookies
In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by third parties to control how your data is collected and used for analytics and advertising purposes:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for most major browsers. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript not to send information to Google Analytics.
Download: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Opt-Out
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings page or by using the NAI (Network Advertising Initiative) opt-out tool.
Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Meta (Facebook) Opt-Out
You can control Facebook's use of cookies for advertising purposes through your Facebook Ad Preferences settings. You can also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) tools.
Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
The DAA offers an opt-out tool that allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
DAA Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
The NAI provides a tool that allows you to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies.
NAI Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
5.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website via a mobile device, you can control cookies through your device's browser settings as described above. Additionally, both iOS and Android operating systems provide options to limit ad tracking at the system level:
- iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
- Android: Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to refuse or disable cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our website. The specific impacts depend on which type of cookies you disable:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functions may break. You may not be able to place online orders, use our contact forms, or navigate the site properly. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track website usage and performance. This means we will not be able to improve the website based on user behavior data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences (such as dietary filters, saved locations, or language settings) will not be remembered between sessions. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see, only their relevance. |
Please note that if you clear your cookies after disabling them, your opt-out preferences may also be deleted. You would need to set your preferences again after clearing cookies.
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no consistent industry standard for recognizing and honoring DNT signals, and we do not currently alter our data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. However, we remain committed to monitoring developments in this area and will update our practices if a standard is established.
8. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include the right to know about the personal information we collect through cookies, the right to delete that information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Some of the cookies we use, particularly advertising cookies, may involve the "sharing" of personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes, which may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You can opt out of this by using the opt-out tools described in Section 5.2 of this policy or by contacting us directly.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below.
9. 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 applicable law, or changes in our business operations. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
When we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may also provide more prominent notice, such as a banner on our website or an email notification where appropriate.
Your continued use of punch-cafe.click after the posting of changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide and be bound by the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
Business Name: Punch Pizza
Website: punch-cafe.click
Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.