Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Punch Pizza. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website, punchcafepizza.rest. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and the ways in which we collect, process, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

We operate in the United States and comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, as well as relevant guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently 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 on that site.

There are different types of cookies based on who sets them and how long they last:

  • First-party cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting (in this case, punchcafepizza.rest).
  • Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, typically by advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media platforms.
  • Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time or until you delete them manually.

Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

3. How We Use Cookies

At Punch Pizza, we use cookies for a variety of important purposes, including:

  • Ensuring our website functions correctly and securely.
  • Remembering your preferences and settings so you do not have to re-enter them on each visit.
  • Understanding how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the user experience.
  • Delivering relevant advertisements and measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • Enabling social media features such as sharing our menu or promotions on your social networks.
  • Processing online orders and reservations securely.

We use both first-party and third-party cookies to achieve these purposes. Third-party cookies are managed by our trusted service partners, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Without them, certain services and features — such as secure logins, online ordering, and page navigation — cannot be provided. Because these cookies are essential to the functioning of our website, they cannot be disabled without significantly affecting how the site works. No consent is required for the use of strictly necessary cookies.

Essential cookies help us:

  • Maintain the security of your session when you place an online order.
  • Remember items you have added to your cart.
  • Ensure that forms and pages load correctly.
  • Protect against fraudulent activity.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information. This helps us improve the structure, content, and functionality of our website. The data collected through analytics cookies does not directly identify individual users.

We use Google Analytics to gather insights about site traffic, popular pages, and visitor behavior. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to collect this data, and the information is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred location, language settings, or whether you have previously dismissed a promotional banner — and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website.

If you disable functional cookies, some or all of these enhanced features may not function correctly, and your experience on our website may be less personalized.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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 our advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

We use Google Ads and may use Facebook Pixel or similar tools to serve targeted advertising and to track conversions from our campaigns. These tools may collect information about your browsing activity across different websites.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information, which may include certain uses of advertising cookies. See Section 7 for more information on how to exercise your rights.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on punchcafepizza.rest, including their 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. 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 websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. 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. Advertising 90 days
cookieconsent_status punchcafepizza.rest Stores the user's cookie consent status so the cookie banner does not reappear on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID punchcafepizza.rest Preserves user session state across page requests, enabling the shopping cart and order placement features to function correctly. Essential Session
cart_token punchcafepizza.rest Maintains the contents of your shopping cart between sessions so you do not lose your selected items when you navigate away from the page. Functional 7 days
user_location punchcafepizza.rest Remembers your preferred restaurant location to streamline the ordering process on future visits. Functional 30 days
_csrf_token punchcafepizza.rest Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms on our website. Essential Session
promo_dismissed punchcafepizza.rest Records whether you have dismissed a promotional banner so it is not displayed again during your visit. Functional Session
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads for the purpose of measuring the effectiveness of an ad. Advertising 1 year

This table reflects the cookies currently in use and is subject to updates. We recommend checking back periodically for the most current information.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

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

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies that have already been set, or notify you when new cookies are being placed. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser using the links below:

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings, some features of our website may not function as intended, and your user experience may be diminished.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the tools provided by those organizations:

6.3 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit punchcafepizza.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category (analytics, functional, advertising). You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have full control over cookie settings, it is important to understand that disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Core website functionality will be impaired. You may be unable to place orders, use secure forms, or navigate the site correctly. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics We will be unable to collect anonymized data about how you use the website. This limits our ability to improve the site's content and performance. Your experience will not be significantly changed.
Functional Personalized features such as saved location preferences and language settings will not be remembered between sessions. You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit.
Advertising You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. The effectiveness of our marketing will be harder to measure, but this has no direct impact on your ability to use the website.

8. Cookies and Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence within the United States, you may have specific privacy rights related to cookies and the data they collect.

8.1 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect through cookies and how it is used or shared.
  • Right to Delete: You can 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, which may include certain advertising and analytics cookies that transfer data to third parties. You can exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You may limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information collected through our cookies.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10.

8.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Residents of states including Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with enacted privacy legislation may also have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of the processing of personal data collected through cookies. We honor verifiable requests in accordance with applicable law.

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 improvements to our website. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

If we make material changes that affect how we use cookies in ways that could impact your privacy rights, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification.

Your continued use of punchcafepizza.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to assist you.

Punch Pizza – Privacy & Cookie Inquiries

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy law requirements.