Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 3, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website located at ranchpizza-food.click, and what choices you have regarding their use.
We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further information about how we handle your personal data.
If you have any questions 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 device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites work more efficiently, to recognize returning visitors, and to provide useful information to website owners.
When you visit ranchpizza-food.click, our web server may send a cookie to your device. Your browser stores this file, and when you return to our website, it may send the cookie back to our server. This allows us to recognize your device and customize your experience accordingly.
Cookies can be classified in several ways:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through different pages of the website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.
- First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by us, Pizza Ranch, when you visit our website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third parties, such as analytics providers and advertising networks, that we work with.
3. Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): These are tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us or third parties to track actions on our website or in our communications.
- Local Storage: This technology allows data to be stored locally within your browser and includes HTML5 local storage. It functions similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
- JavaScript Tags: These are small pieces of code that collect information about how you interact with our website.
- Fingerprinting: This involves collecting and combining certain attributes of your browser and device to create a unique identifier.
For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the fundamental operation of our website. Without these cookies, the website would not function properly, and services you have requested cannot be provided. Because they are strictly necessary, you cannot opt out of these cookies.
Essential cookies may be used for purposes such as:
- Maintaining your session as you browse our website
- Remembering items in your online order or shopping cart
- Enabling secure access to restricted areas of the site
- Load balancing and ensuring the stability of our website
- Recording your cookie preferences
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and any error messages they encounter. This helps us improve the performance and usability of our website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, which uses cookies to analyze website usage. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on content. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement, as well as to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
We may use Google Ads cookies to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. This helps us understand which ads are driving traffic and orders to our website.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, ranchpizza-food.click:
| 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 | 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 single day. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | 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. | Advertising | 3 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state and maintain statistics across page requests in Google Analytics 4. | Analytics | 2 years |
cookieconsent_status |
Pizza Ranch | Stores the user's cookie consent preference so the consent banner does not reappear on every visit. | Essential | 1 year |
session_id |
Pizza Ranch | Maintains your active session on our website to keep you logged in as you navigate between pages. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
Pizza Ranch | Stores information about items added to your online order or shopping cart so your selections are not lost. | Essential / Functional | 30 days |
user_preferences |
Pizza Ranch | Remembers your preferences on the website, such as language settings, location, and delivery preferences. | Functional | 6 months |
_fbp |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | Advertising | 3 months |
fr |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertising on and off Facebook. | Advertising | 3 months |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's advertisements. | Advertising | 1 year |
Note: The above list may not be exhaustive. Cookie names and durations may change over time as we update our services and third-party providers update their technologies. We will endeavor to keep this table as current as possible.
6. Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for controlling or limiting how cookies are used on your device. Please note that if you choose to disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit ranchpizza-food.click, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing this vary from browser to browser. Please consult the help section of your browser for instructions:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or manage exceptions for specific sites.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can set Firefox to block all cookies or manage cookie exceptions.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. You can block all cookies or manage website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or add exceptions.
- Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data.
For more information about managing cookies across different browsers, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
In addition to browser-level controls, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by our third-party service providers:
- Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Advertising: To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit Google's Ad Settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook / Meta: To opt out of interest-based advertising on Facebook, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): To opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies, visit: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): To opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies, visit: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (EU users): Visit: https://www.youronlinechoices.com
6.4 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website through a mobile device, you may also be able to control cookie usage through your device's settings. Most mobile operating systems provide options to limit ad tracking or reset your advertising identifier. Please consult the help section or documentation for your specific mobile device and operating system for instructions.
6.5 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and our website does not alter its practices when it receives a DNT signal. We will update this policy if a standard is established and we adjust our practices accordingly.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or refuse cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience of our website. The following describes the potential effects of disabling different types of cookies:
7.1 If You Disable Essential Cookies
- Inability to place online orders or complete the checkout process
- Loss of items in your shopping cart when navigating between pages
- Inability to log in to your account or remain logged in
- Security features may not function correctly
- The website may load slowly or display errors
7.2 If You Disable Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from collecting data about how you use our website. This means we will have less information available to improve our website's performance and user experience. However, this should not significantly affect your ability to use the website's features.
7.3 If You Disable Functional Cookies
Disabling functional cookies may result in a less personalized browsing experience. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website, and certain features may not be available. For example, your location preferences for finding nearby Pizza Ranch locations may not be remembered.
7.4 If You Disable Advertising Cookies
Disabling advertising cookies will not prevent you from seeing advertisements. However, the advertisements you see will be less relevant to your interests, as they will no longer be tailored based on your browsing behavior. You may also see the same advertisements more frequently.
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and other external services. Please note that this Cookie Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. When you click on a link to a third-party website, that website will apply its own cookie policy. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Third-party services we may integrate include, but are not limited to:
- Google Maps (for location and store finder features)
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X)
- Payment processing services
- Online ordering platforms
We do not control these third parties' tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about how these third parties use their cookies and tracking technologies, please contact them directly.
9. Applicable Law and Your Rights
As a business operating in the United States, our cookie practices are governed by applicable federal and state laws, including:
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We adhere to the FTC's guidelines regarding unfair or deceptive practices, including our disclosure of cookie usage.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what personal information is being collected, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
- Other State Privacy Laws: Depending on your state of residence, additional privacy laws may apply to your use of our website and our use of cookies.
For California residents, to the extent that cookies constitute the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA, you may opt out by using the cookie management tools described in Section 6 of this policy or by contacting us directly.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of our website ranchpizza-food.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes, to the extent permitted by applicable law. If we make material changes that significantly affect your rights, we may also notify you through other means, such as by displaying a prominent notice on our website.
11. 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 using the details below:
Pizza Ranch — Contact Information
| Company: | Pizza Ranch |
|---|---|
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | ranchpizza-food.click |
| Location: | United States |
We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, and in any case within 30 days of receipt of your request.