Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 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 ranchpizza-eat.digital, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy rights.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, both of which are available on our website. If you have any questions about how we use cookies or your personal data, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or opt out using the tools described in this policy, though this may affect certain features of our website.

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 and operators to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

When you visit a website, the site's server sends a cookie to your device, which your browser stores in a designated folder. The next time you visit the same website, your browser retrieves and sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visits.

Cookies can be classified in several ways:

  • First-party cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting (in this case, ranchpizza-eat.digital).
  • Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, typically by third-party service providers such as analytics platforms or advertising networks.
  • Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during a single visit.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Pizza Ranch uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on ranchpizza-eat.digital for several important purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly: Some cookies are essential for our website to operate and cannot be turned off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
  • To understand how visitors use our website: Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where visitors are coming from. This information helps us improve the overall user experience.
  • To remember your preferences: Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
  • To deliver relevant advertising: 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 help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
  • To improve our food ordering and delivery services: As a food service business, we may use cookies to streamline your online ordering process, remember your cart contents, and improve your overall dining experience with Pizza Ranch.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

5. Detailed Cookie Inventory

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on ranchpizza-eat.digital, including their purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_session_id ranchpizza-eat.digital Maintains your session while you browse the website, enabling features such as the shopping cart and login status. Essential Session (expires when browser is closed)
cookie_consent ranchpizza-eat.digital Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not show you the consent banner on repeat visits. Essential 12 months
csrf_token ranchpizza-eat.digital A security token used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks when submitting forms on our website. Essential Session
cart_id ranchpizza-eat.digital Remembers items you have added to your online food order cart, so they are not lost if you navigate away from the page. Functional 7 days
user_preferences ranchpizza-eat.digital Stores your preferences such as preferred location, dietary filters, and display settings to personalize your experience. Functional 6 months
_ga Google Analytics The primary Google Analytics cookie. Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Collects information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited and time spent on each page. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users on our website. Each time a visit occurs, a new _gid cookie is generated. It stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps ensure accurate data collection without overloading analytics servers. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to persist session state and track user interactions with our website across multiple sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to store and track conversions. This cookie helps measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns by linking ad clicks to actions taken on our website, such as completing an online food order. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver advertising products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track conversions from Facebook ads and build audience profiles for targeted advertising. Advertising 90 days
fr Facebook (Meta) The primary advertising cookie for Facebook. Used to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a unique browser and user identifier. Advertising 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads for the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 13 months
NID Google Contains a unique ID that Google uses to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language, how many search results you wish to have shown per page, and whether or not you wish to have Google's SafeSearch filter turned on. Functional 6 months

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser below:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools to manage third-party cookies and tracking:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following describes the potential impact of disabling different categories of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Disabling essential cookies will significantly impair the functionality of our website. You may be unable to complete online food orders, log in to your account, or use interactive features. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from collecting data about how you use our website. This will not affect your browsing experience but will limit our ability to understand and improve our website's performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies Disabling functional cookies may result in a less personalized experience. Your preferences, such as saved menu favorites, location settings, and display options, may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time.
Advertising Cookies Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent you from seeing advertisements, but the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements repeatedly, and advertisers will have less information about your preferences.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools and browser settings described in Section 6 of this policy to limit tracking.

We will continue to monitor developments in DNT technology and industry standards, and may update our approach in the future if a universally accepted standard is established.

9. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Cookies may collect information that constitutes "personal information" under these laws, including identifiers such as unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and browsing history.

As a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you, including through cookies.
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • Request the deletion of your personal information collected through cookies.
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, or to submit a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" request, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12 of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable California law.

10. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us through our website, please contact us immediately using the details provided below, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not use advertising cookies to target children under 13 years of age.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, updates to applicable laws, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice to you (such as by displaying a banner on our website).

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your rights. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

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 are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently. When contacting us regarding your cookie preferences or privacy rights, please include your name, contact information, and a description of your request so that we can assist you effectively.