Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Punch Pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website pizzas-punch.digital (the "Site"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or stop using our website.

Our cookie consent banner allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie preferences link in our website footer or by adjusting your browser settings.

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 about how users interact with their sites.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your web browser. They help us recognize you as you move between pages on our website during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.

Types of Cookies by Origin:

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 external services that we use on our website, such as analytics tools or advertising platforms.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

Essential Website Functionality: Some cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. These include cookies that enable you to navigate our site, use security features, and access secure areas.
Performance Improvement: We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through our site. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
User Experience Personalization: Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as your location for delivery estimates, dietary preferences, and language settings, making your visits more personalized and convenient.
Shopping Cart Functionality: For our online ordering system, cookies are essential to remember the items you've added to your cart as you browse our menu.
Analytics and Statistics: We use analytical cookies to understand visitor behavior, popular menu items, peak ordering times, and other statistical information that helps us improve our services.
Marketing and Advertising: We use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different categories of cookies on our website. Here's a detailed breakdown:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of our site would not work.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Punch Pizza	Maintains user session state across pages	Session	Browser close
csrf_token	Punch Pizza	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Session	Browser close
pp_cart	Punch Pizza	Stores shopping cart contents	Persistent	30 days
pp_location	Punch Pizza	Remembers delivery location for estimates	Persistent	90 days
cookieConsent	Punch Pizza	Remembers your cookie preference choices	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	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to Analytics	Persistent	1 minute
_gali	Google Analytics	Enhanced link attribution	Persistent	30 seconds

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
pp_preferences	Punch Pizza	Stores user preferences like dietary restrictions	Persistent	1 year
pp_favorites	Punch Pizza	Remembers favorite menu items	Persistent	6 months
pp_ui_settings	Punch Pizza	Interface customizations and display preferences	Persistent	90 days

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Facebook Pixel for advertising tracking	Persistent	3 months
_fbc	Facebook	Facebook click identifier for ad attribution	Persistent	3 months
pp_marketing	Punch Pizza	Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness	Persistent	30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with several third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device when you visit our website:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google's privacy policy can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook: We use Facebook Pixel for advertising and remarketing purposes. Facebook's privacy policy can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Google Ads: For advertising and conversion tracking. Google's advertising privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Duration Category	Timeframe	Examples	Purpose
Session	Browser close	PHPSESSID, csrf_token	Essential functionality during visit
Short-term	1 minute - 24 hours	_gat, _gid	Analytics rate limiting
Medium-term	30-90 days	pp_cart, pp_location	User convenience features
Long-term	1-2 years	_ga, pp_preferences	Analytics and personalization

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
Click "Cookies and other site data"
Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

Click the menu button (three horizontal lines)
Select "Options" or "Preferences"
Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
Under "Cookies and Site Data," adjust your settings
You can block all cookies or customize by site

Safari

Click "Safari" in the menu bar
Select "Preferences"
Click the "Privacy" tab
Choose your cookie blocking level
You can also manage website data from this section

Microsoft Edge

Click the three-dot menu in the top right
Select "Settings"
Click "Cookies and site permissions"
Click "Cookies and stored data"
Adjust your cookie preferences

7.2 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool:

Look for the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
Click to reopen the cookie consent banner
Adjust your preferences for different cookie categories
Save your new preferences

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent basic website functionality, login capabilities, and shopping cart features
Performance Cookies: You may experience slower page loads and less optimized website performance
Functionality Cookies: You'll lose personalization features, saved preferences, and convenience functions
Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements, but general advertising may still appear

Specific features that may not work properly without cookies include:

Online ordering and shopping cart functionality
Remembering your delivery location
Saved menu preferences and favorites
Customized user interface settings
Login state persistence

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not 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 comprehensive cookie control options through our consent banner and browser settings. We respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use these tools to customize your cookie preferences.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make changes, we will:

Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Notify users of material changes through our website banner or email notifications
Provide details about what has changed in our policy
Give you an opportunity to review and accept updated cookie preferences if necessary

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Contact Information

Punch Pizza
751 Key Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21230
United States

Phone: +1 443-940-6610
Email: [email protected]

Privacy Inquiries

For specific questions about cookies, data protection, or privacy matters, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in your subject line.

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours during business days.

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
European Commission Privacy Info: EU Cookie Information
FTC Privacy Guidelines: FTC Online Privacy Guide
Browser Help Pages:

Important Note

This Cookie Policy is designed to be transparent and comprehensive. We believe in giving you full control over your privacy choices. If you have any questions about specific cookies or need assistance with your privacy settings, please don't hesitate to contact us.