Cookie Policy
How we use cookies to enhance your dining experience
1. Introduction
Welcome to Punch pizza's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at pizzas-punchs.rest. It covers what cookies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By continuing to browse and use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies by Duration:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These help our website remember what you've added to your cart during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These remember your preferences for future visits.
Types of Cookies by Source:
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (pizzas-punchs.rest) to improve functionality and user experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics for website statistics or Facebook for advertising.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience with our food delivery and restaurant services. Here's why cookies are important for our business:
Essential Website Functionality
- Remembering items in your shopping cart while you browse our menu
- Maintaining your login session if you create an account
- Storing your delivery location preferences
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
Performance Improvement
- Understanding which pages are most popular
- Identifying technical issues and improving site speed
- Analyzing traffic patterns to optimize our menu display
- Testing new features to enhance user experience
User Experience Personalization
- Remembering your favorite pizza toppings and orders
- Storing your preferred restaurant location
- Customizing content based on your dietary preferences
- Showing relevant menu recommendations
Analytics and Statistics
- Counting website visitors and understanding user behavior
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Tracking order completion rates and popular menu items
- Improving our online ordering process
Marketing and Advertising
- Showing you relevant ads for our latest pizza specials
- Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Providing personalized offers based on your order history
- Retargeting customers who visited but didn't complete an order
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our website, organized by category:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | pizzas-punchs.rest | Maintains user session and shopping cart contents | Session | Browser session |
| csrf_token | pizzas-punchs.rest | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session | Browser session |
| cart_data | pizzas-punchs.rest | Stores shopping cart items and quantities | Persistent | 7 days |
| user_location | pizzas-punchs.rest | Remembers delivery location for order estimation | Persistent | 30 days |
| cookieConsent | pizzas-punchs.rest | Records your cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 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 | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _gali | Google Analytics | Enhanced link attribution for better reporting | Persistent | 30 seconds |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | pizzas-punchs.rest | Stores dietary preferences and menu customizations | Persistent | 1 year |
| favorite_items | pizzas-punchs.rest | Remembers your favorite menu items for quick reordering | Persistent | 90 days |
| delivery_preferences | pizzas-punchs.rest | Stores preferred delivery times and special instructions | Persistent | 90 days |
| language_preference | pizzas-punchs.rest | Remembers your language selection | Persistent | 1 year |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Stores and tracks visits across websites for advertising | Persistent | 90 days | |
| _fbc | Stores last visit and click ID for attribution | Persistent | 90 days | |
| fr | Enables ad delivery and attribution | Persistent | 90 days | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising and remarketing | Persistent | 1 year |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device. Here are the main third parties and their purposes:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our menu presentation, ordering process, and overall user experience.
- Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user flow
- Purpose: Website optimization and performance analysis
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website.
- Data collected: Page visits, actions taken, conversion events
- Purpose: Advertising optimization and audience targeting
- Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for displaying targeted advertisements and measuring campaign performance.
- Data collected: Ad interactions, conversions, audience insights
- Purpose: Advertising delivery and performance measurement
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
- Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
| Duration | Cookie Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session (Browser Close) | Session Cookies | PHPSESSID, csrf_token | Essential functionality during your visit |
| 24 Hours | Short-term Analytics | _gid | Daily usage statistics and performance monitoring |
| 7 Days | Shopping Cart | cart_data | Preserving your cart contents for return visits |
| 30 Days | Location Preferences | user_location | Remembering delivery address for convenience |
| 90 Days | Functionality & Marketing | favorite_items, _fbp, _fbc | Personal preferences and targeted advertising |
| 1 Year | Long-term Preferences | user_preferences, cookieConsent | Remembering settings and consent choices |
| 2 Years | Analytics | _ga | Long-term user behavior analysis |
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
7.1 Browser Settings
All major web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Here are step-by-step instructions for the most popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left menu
- Select "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie setting:
- "Allow all cookies" (default)
- "Block third-party cookies in Incognito"
- "Block third-party cookies"
- "Block all cookies" (may break website functionality)
- To remove existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
- Search for "pizzas-punchs.rest" and click the trash icon to delete
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top right
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
- Search for "pizzas-punchs.rest" to find our cookies
- Select cookies you want to remove and click "Remove Selected"
- To change cookie settings, use the dropdown under "Cookies and Site Data"
Apple Safari
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar and select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preference:
- "Always allow"
- "Allow from websites I visit"
- "Allow from current website only"
- "Always block"
- To remove existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
- Search for "pizzas-punchs.rest" and click "Remove"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left menu
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your cookie preference from the available options
- To view and delete specific cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
- Search for "pizzas-punchs.rest" and manage our cookies
7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Links
Analytics Opt-Out
Advertising Opt-Out
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see our cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Reject All: Block non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer or clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some features may not work properly:
Limited Functionality Without Cookies:
- Shopping Cart: Items won't stay in your cart between pages or visits
- User Preferences: Dietary restrictions and delivery preferences won't be remembered
- Location Services: You'll need to re-enter your delivery address each time
- Personalization: Menu recommendations won't be tailored to your preferences
- Order History: Previous orders and favorites won't be accessible
- Performance: The website may load slower without optimization cookies
Essential cookies are required for basic website security and functionality. Disabling these may prevent you from placing orders or accessing certain pages.
Analytics cookies help us improve the website experience. Without them, we can't understand which features are most useful or identify technical issues.
Marketing cookies enable us to show you relevant offers and specials. Without them, you may see generic advertisements instead of personalized deals.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not to track users. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide comprehensive cookie controls through our consent banner and this policy. You can manage your tracking preferences through:
- Our cookie consent tool (available on first visit and in footer)
- Browser cookie settings (instructions provided above)
- Third-party opt-out links (listed in section 7.2)
We respect your privacy choices and are committed to transparency about our data collection practices.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
- Notify users through our website banner or email (if you have an account)
- Request renewed consent if required by applicable law
- Provide prominent notice for significant changes
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. Continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:
General Inquiries
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 267-239-5925
Address: 2005 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Privacy & Data Protection
For specific questions about cookies, data collection, or privacy rights, please include "Cookie Policy" in your email subject line.
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.
12. More Information
For additional information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend these resources:
Educational Resources
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive guide to cookies and privacy
- UK Information Commissioner's Office - Official guidance on cookies
- Cookie Consent Guide - Understanding consent requirements
Browser Help Pages
Related Policies
- Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
- Terms of Service - Terms and conditions for using our website
- Refund Policy - Information about refunds and cancellations
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of pizzas-punchs.rest.