Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 8, 2026 | Last Updated: July 8, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Punch Pizza, operated through our website punchpizzahot.click. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
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 their websites work more efficiently, provide better user experiences, and gather reporting information.
Cookies are set by either the website you are visiting (referred to as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website (referred to as "third-party cookies"). First-party cookies are generally used for essential website functions, while third-party cookies are often used for analytics, advertising, and social media purposes.
Cookies typically contain the following information:
- The name of the server that placed the cookie
- A unique identifier (a string of numbers and letters)
- An expiration date, after which the cookie is no longer active
- Information about how the cookie was used (e.g., page visits, preferences)
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you first visit punchpizzahot.click, our website sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions from previous visits.
Some cookies are stored only for the duration of your browsing session and are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies). Others remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them (persistent cookies).
2.2 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
- Local Storage: A technology that allows websites to store data locally in your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser session.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect data about your device and browsing behavior.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Punch Pizza uses four main categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as navigation, access to secure areas, and online ordering functionality. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website will not work as intended. Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law, as they are strictly necessary for the provision of a service you have requested.
Examples of what essential cookies do on our website:
- Maintain your session while you browse and add items to your order
- Remember items in your shopping cart during your visit
- Ensure secure login and account access
- Enable security features to protect against fraudulent activity
3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the design, content, and functionality of our website. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool, which places cookies on your device to track page views, session duration, bounce rates, and other usage statistics.
The information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users. However, IP addresses may be collected and processed in accordance with Google's privacy policies.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember your location, language preferences, or previously selected menu items. The information collected by functional cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more 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 advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Facebook with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding the use of personal information for advertising purposes, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on punchpizzahot.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites to prevent server overload. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks user activity across websites. | Advertising | 3 months | |
sessionid |
Punch Pizza | Maintains your active session while browsing our website, ensuring continuity as you navigate between pages and place orders. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Punch Pizza | Stores information about items added to your online order cart so that your selections are preserved during your browsing session. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
Punch Pizza | Security cookie that helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying the legitimacy of form submissions on our website. | Essential | Session |
user_prefs |
Punch Pizza | Remembers user preferences such as previously selected pizza customizations, delivery address, and language or location settings. | Functional | 6 months |
cookie_consent |
Punch Pizza | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not repeatedly ask for your consent on every visit to our website. | Essential | 1 year |
_hjid |
Hotjar | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behavior for statistical purposes. | Analytics | 1 year |
_hjFirstSeen |
Hotjar | Identifies if the visitor has visited the website before, or if it is a new visitor on the website. | Analytics | 30 minutes |
5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
5.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook / Meta Ads: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the DAA's opt-out tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can use the NAI's opt-out tool to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Hotjar Opt-Out: You can opt out of Hotjar's tracking by visiting: https://www.hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out
5.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you are browsing on a mobile device, you can manage tracking preferences through your device's privacy or advertising settings:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to control which apps can request to track your activity.
- Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may significantly affect your experience on our website. The table below summarizes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to place orders, access your account, use the shopping cart, or complete transactions. Core security features may also be disabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to analyze website traffic or understand how users interact with our site. This may result in slower improvements to the website experience over time. There is no direct impact on your user experience. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences, such as saved addresses, preferred menu items, or previously selected customizations, will not be remembered between sessions. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling advertising cookies does not eliminate advertisements — it simply makes them less personalized. |
7. Cookies and Applicable Law
Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws. Specifically:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected about them, including data collected via cookies. They also have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and the right to request deletion of their personal data. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines regarding truthful and transparent disclosure of data collection practices, including cookie-based tracking for advertising purposes.
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie policies or privacy practices. We encourage you to read the cookie policy and privacy policy of every website you visit.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable laws or regulations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date at the top of the document.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If we make any material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect how we use your personal data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you, such as by displaying a prominent notice on our website or sending an email to registered users.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:
Punch Pizza
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: punchpizzahot.click
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. If you are a California resident exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.