Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Punch pizza ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at punch-pizz.click (the "Website"). This policy describes what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.

Important: By continuing to 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 to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

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.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies cannot harm your device or files.

Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Types of Cookies by Source

  • First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website (punch-pizz.click)
  • Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics)

Why We Use Cookies

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

Essential Functionality

  • Keep you logged into your account
  • Remember items in your shopping cart
  • Store your delivery location preferences
  • Maintain your language and region settings

Performance & Analytics

  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Improve website speed and performance
  • Analyze popular menu items and services

Personalization

  • Remember your favorite menu items
  • Show relevant restaurant locations
  • Customize content based on your preferences
  • Provide personalized recommendations

Marketing & Advertising

  • Show you relevant ads on other websites
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising
  • Prevent showing you the same ads repeatedly
  • Track promotional campaign performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies used on our website:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Punch pizza Maintains user session and login state Session Session
cart_items Punch pizza Stores shopping cart contents Persistent 7 days
user_location Punch pizza Remembers delivery location for order estimation Persistent 30 days
cookie_consent Punch pizza Stores your cookie consent preferences Persistent 365 days
security_token Punch pizza Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session Session

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Persistent 2 years
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics Persists session state Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Persistent 24 hours
_gat_gtag_[ID] Google Analytics Throttles request rate Persistent 1 minute
_dc_gtm_[ID] Google Tag Manager Throttles request rate Persistent 1 minute

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
user_preferences Punch pizza Stores UI preferences and settings Persistent 365 days
favorite_items Punch pizza Remembers favorite menu items Persistent 90 days
dietary_preferences Punch pizza Stores dietary restrictions and preferences Persistent 180 days
language_preference Punch pizza Remembers selected language Persistent 365 days

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and track the performance of our campaigns.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Stores browser ID for targeted advertising Persistent 90 days
_fbc Facebook Stores last click ID for attribution Persistent 90 days
fr Facebook Enables ad delivery and targeting Persistent 90 days
_gcl_au Google Ads Stores conversion tracking information Persistent 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Tracks ad impressions and interactions Persistent 390 days

Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may also place cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and analyze website performance.

Google Services

Services Used: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager

Purpose: Website analytics, advertising, and performance tracking

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Facebook/Meta

Services Used: Facebook Pixel, Facebook Custom Audiences

Purpose: Social media advertising and retargeting

Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy

Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans. Here's a summary of how long our cookies remain active:

Duration Cookie Type Examples When They Expire
Session Essential functionality PHPSESSID, security_token When you close your browser
1 day Short-term analytics _gid, cart temporary data 24 hours after creation
7-30 days Shopping cart, location cart_items, user_location 1 week to 1 month
90 days Preferences, advertising favorite_items, _fbp, _fbc 3 months after creation
1-2 years Long-term analytics _ga, user_preferences 1-2 years after last update

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for controlling 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

  1. Open Chrome and click the three dots menu in the top right
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie setting:
    • Allow all cookies
    • Block third-party cookies in Incognito mode
    • Block third-party cookies
    • Block all cookies

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and click the menu button (three lines) in the top right
  2. Select "Settings" from the menu
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, you can:
    • Delete all stored cookies and site data
    • Set exceptions for specific sites
    • Choose to clear data when Firefox closes

Safari

  1. Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences" from the dropdown
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. In the "Cookies and website data" section, choose:
    • Always block
    • Allow from current website only
    • Allow from websites I visit
    • Always allow

Microsoft Edge

  1. Open Edge and click the three dots menu in the top right
  2. Select "Settings" from the menu
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your cookie preferences and manage stored cookies

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can also opt out of specific tracking services:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

We provide an easy way to manage your cookie preferences directly on our website:

To change your cookie settings:

  1. Look for the cookie banner at the bottom of any page
  2. Click "Customize" to see detailed options
  3. Toggle each cookie category on or off according to your preferences
  4. Click "Save Preferences" to apply your settings

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Limited Functionality

  • Unable to stay logged into your account
  • Shopping cart contents may not be saved
  • Location preferences will not be remembered
  • Language settings will reset each visit

Reduced Personalization

  • No personalized menu recommendations
  • Repeated display of dismissed notifications
  • Less relevant content and offers
  • Generic browsing experience

Recommendation: For the best experience on our website, we recommend allowing at least essential and functionality cookies. You can always disable marketing cookies if you prefer not to see targeted advertisements.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals your privacy preferences. Here's how we handle DNT requests:

Our Current Approach: We respect your privacy choices but currently do not respond to DNT signals in browsers. This is because there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

Alternative Options: Instead of relying on DNT signals, we recommend using our cookie consent tool to control which cookies we set. This gives you more granular control over your privacy preferences.

Future Changes: We continuously monitor developments in privacy standards and may update our DNT response policy in the future.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When We Update This Policy

  • When we implement new cookies or tracking technologies
  • When we change our data processing practices
  • When legal requirements change
  • When we partner with new third-party services

How We Notify You

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, we may display a notification on our website
  • We may send an email notification if you have an account with us
  • The updated policy will be posted on this page immediately

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use our website after changes are posted, you agree to the updated Cookie Policy. If you disagree with any changes, please stop using our website and adjust your browser settings to block cookies from our domain.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us:

General Inquiries

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +61 151 412 8957

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.

Mailing Address

Punch pizza
3338 Maybank Hwy
Johns Island, SC 29455
United States

When Contacting Us

To help us assist you quickly, please include:

  • Your specific question or concern about cookies
  • The browser and device you're using
  • Any error messages you've encountered
  • The approximate date and time of your visit

More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend these helpful resources:

Educational Resources

Browser Help Pages

Remember: This Cookie Policy is part of our broader privacy practices. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data beyond cookies, please review our Privacy Policy.

Thank you for taking the time to understand our cookie practices. We're committed to transparency and protecting your privacy while providing you with the best possible experience on our website.