Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Key Information
This Cookie Policy explains how Punch pizza uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and our Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Punch pizza ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website pizz-punch.rest (the "Site"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we protect and handle your personal information.
By continuing to browse and use our website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help websites recognize you as you navigate between pages during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.
- First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by our website and can only be read by our site.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by domains other than the one you're visiting, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential Website Functionality: Some cookies are necessary for our website to function properly, including maintaining your session, remembering your preferences, and ensuring security.
- Performance Improvement: We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our site, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve our website's performance.
- User Experience Personalization: Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as your delivery location, favorite menu items, and language settings.
- Shopping Cart Functionality: For our online ordering system, cookies are essential to maintain your cart contents as you browse our menu and complete your order.
- Analytics and Statistics: We use analytical cookies to understand user behavior, measure website effectiveness, and make data-driven improvements.
- Marketing and Advertising: Some cookies help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies we use on our website:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled without severely affecting your ability to use our services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Punch pizza | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session | |
cart_contents |
Punch pizza | Stores shopping cart items and quantities | 7 days | |
user_preferences |
Punch pizza | Remembers delivery location and dietary preferences | 30 days | |
security_token |
Punch pizza | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | |
cookieConsent |
Punch pizza | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | |
_gat_gtag |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Analytics | 1 minute | |
_gtm_ |
Google Tag Manager | Manages and deploys marketing tags | Session |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
delivery_location |
Punch pizza | Remembers your delivery address for faster ordering | 90 days | |
favorite_items |
Punch pizza | Stores your favorite menu items for quick reordering | 1 year | |
ui_preferences |
Punch pizza | Remembers display settings and accessibility options | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Tracks visits across websites for Facebook advertising | 90 days | ||
_fbc |
Stores click ID for Facebook advertising attribution | 90 days | ||
marketing_segments |
Punch pizza | Categorizes users for targeted marketing campaigns | 180 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website. Here are the main third parties and links to their privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and user behavior insights. Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook: Enables social media integration and advertising tracking. Facebook Privacy Policy
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing may involve cookies from our payment providers to ensure transaction security.
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
| Duration | Cookie Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session (Deleted when browser closes) | PHPSESSID, security_token | Maintain active session and security |
| 24 Hours | _gid, daily tracking cookies | Short-term analytics and daily metrics |
| 7 Days | cart_contents | Shopping cart persistence for return visits |
| 30 Days | user_preferences | User settings and basic preferences |
| 90 Days | delivery_location, _fbp, _fbc | Location memory and advertising tracking |
| 1 Year | cookieConsent, favorite_items | Long-term preferences and consent records |
| 2 Years | _ga (Google Analytics) | Long-term user identification for analytics |
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
- To manage specific sites, click "See all cookies and site data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select Preferences
- Go to Privacy & Security panel
- In the Cookies and Site Data section, click "Manage Data"
- Use the Enhanced Tracking Protection settings to control cookies
- Choose between Standard, Strict, or Custom protection levels
Safari (macOS)
- Go to Safari menu → Preferences
- Click the Privacy tab
- Choose your cookie and tracking preferences
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and remove specific cookies
- Use "Prevent cross-site tracking" for additional privacy
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu and select Settings
- Go to Cookies and site permissions
- Click on "Cookies and site data"
- Toggle "Allow sites to save and read cookie data" on or off
- Use "Manage and delete cookies and site data" for specific control
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook: Visit your Facebook Ad Preferences to control ad targeting
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices Tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of your screen. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the full website experience
- Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
- Reject All: Reject non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Important Notice
Disabling certain cookies may significantly impact your experience on our website. Here's what may not work properly:
- Online Ordering: Our shopping cart and checkout process requires cookies to function. Without them, you cannot place orders online.
- User Preferences: Your delivery location, dietary preferences, and favorite items won't be remembered between visits.
- Security Features: Some security protections may not work correctly, potentially making the site less secure.
- Website Performance: The site may load more slowly or behave unexpectedly without performance cookies.
- Personalized Content: You may see less relevant content and offers without personalization cookies.
- Social Features: Social media integration and sharing features may not work properly.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with the cookie management options described in this policy. You can use our cookie consent tool and browser settings to control tracking on our site.
We may update our DNT practices in the future if industry standards are established.
10. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage practices
- New technologies or tracking methods
- Updates to legal requirements
- Improvements to our website functionality
- Changes to third-party services we use
When we make significant changes to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Display a notice on our website highlighting the changes
- Request your consent again if required by law
- Send email notifications to registered users for major changes
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your cookie preferences, please contact us:
Postal Address
Punch pizza
1201 24th St NW
Washington, DC 20037
USA
For privacy-related inquiries, please include "Cookie Policy" in your email subject line. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 hours during business days.
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
- UK Information Commissioner's Office - Cookie guidance
- Google Chrome Cookie Help
- Mozilla Firefox Cookie Help
- Safari Cookie Management
Need Help with Cookie Settings?
Our customer service team is available to help you manage your cookie preferences and answer any questions about our privacy practices.
Contact us at [email protected] or call +1 202-789-1234 during business hours.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 15, 2026. For the most current version, please visit this page regularly.