Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website located at pizzaranch-food.digital, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring you have control over your browsing experience.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, 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-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners and operators to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website operator — in this case, Pizza Ranch — are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called third-party cookies. Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website for the first time, the website sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit that same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or activity.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Cookies can be either session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies to track your activity on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have accessed specific content.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is cleared when your browser session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about your browser and device.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Pizza Ranch uses the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features or services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law. They help with things like:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages
  • Remembering items in your online order cart
  • Ensuring the security of your connection
  • Enabling access to secure areas of the website
  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most frequently visited, how long users spend on certain pages, and whether users encounter any error messages. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual users. We use this information to understand user behavior and improve the performance and content of our website.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help analyze how our website is used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information in an anonymous form.

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 your preferred method of ordering. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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 with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads and may also integrate with Meta (Facebook) Pixel for advertising and remarketing purposes. These tools allow us to reach customers who have previously visited our website with targeted advertisements.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzaranch-food.digital:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics (Third-Party) 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users for a shorter period. Analytics (Third-Party) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits data collection on high-traffic websites. Analytics (Third-Party) 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Tracks ad conversions and measures campaign effectiveness. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising (Third-Party) 3 months
cookieconsent_status Pizza Ranch (First-Party) Stores the user's cookie consent preference to avoid repeatedly displaying the cookie consent banner. Essential (First-Party) 1 year
session_id Pizza Ranch (First-Party) Maintains your active browsing session across pages. Ensures continuity when navigating through the website or placing an order. Essential (First-Party) Session (expires on browser close)
cart_token Pizza Ranch (First-Party) Remembers items added to your online order cart so they are not lost if you navigate away from the page. Functional (First-Party) 7 days
user_prefs Pizza Ranch (First-Party) Stores user preferences such as selected location, language settings, and display preferences to personalize your experience. Functional (First-Party) 6 months
_gac_UA-XXXXXXXX Google Ads / Analytics Contains campaign-related information for the user. If you have linked your Google Analytics and Google Ads accounts, this cookie will be read by Google Ads conversion tags. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act) for general consumer protection purposes.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies, including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. For more information about your rights, please review our Privacy Policy.

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website and do not require consent.
  • Analytics, functional, and advertising cookies are used based on your consent, which you may provide or withdraw at any time.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is set. Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website using a mobile device, you can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings. Additionally, mobile operating systems provide options to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to limit ad tracking.
  • Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of interest-based ads.

7. Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

You can opt out of specific third-party advertising and analytics cookies using the following tools and links:

7.1 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

7.2 Google Ads (Interest-Based Advertising)

To opt out of personalized Google advertising, visit Google's Ad Settings page:

https://adssettings.google.com

7.3 Meta (Facebook) Advertising

To manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based ads from Meta:

https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

7.4 Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies through the NAI opt-out tool:

https://optout.networkadvertising.org

7.5 Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

You can opt out of targeted advertising from DAA member companies by visiting:

https://optout.aboutads.info

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to refuse or disable cookies, doing so may affect your ability to use certain features and services on our website. Below is a summary of how disabling different types of cookies may impact your experience:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, navigate securely, or access certain pages. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website. This does not affect your browsing experience, but it limits our ability to improve our services based on user behavior.
Functional Cookies Some personalized features may not be available. Your preferences (such as saved locations or language settings) may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see more generic or repetitive ads. This does not affect the core functionality of our website.

9. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at the details provided below, and we will take steps to remove such information.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy that significantly affect how we use your data, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other means as required by applicable law.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the purposes for which it is used, and the third parties with whom it is shared.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Some of our advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under the CPRA. You can exercise this right through our cookie consent settings or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: To the extent we collect sensitive personal information through cookies, you have the right to limit its use.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the section below.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Pizza Ranch

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally within 45 days, with a possible 45-day extension when reasonably necessary).