Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website (ranchpizza-eat.rest), and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and respecting your privacy preferences in accordance with applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. If you have any questions about this 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-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to report information about how the site is being used.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie locally, and the next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or actions.

Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than the website owner (such as advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media platforms) are called third-party cookies.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as:

  • 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: Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when your browsing session ends.
  • JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about your browsing behavior.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.

3. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your visit to our website. They are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. Session cookies are used to keep you logged in as you navigate between pages, for example.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after your browser is closed and are reactivated when you return to the website that created them. They have an expiration date set by the website and are deleted after that date, or when you manually delete them.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on ranchpizza-eat.rest:

4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not work. Because these cookies are essential to the operation of our website, they cannot be disabled without significantly affecting your experience. They do not collect information that could be used for marketing or to track where you have been on the internet.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website:

  • Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
  • Remember items in your online order or cart
  • Ensure secure access to your account
  • Enable our website's security features to protect against fraud
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate through the site, and whether they encounter any errors. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous — it does not identify you personally. We use this data to improve how our website works and to enhance the experience for all users.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us analyze how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. This information is processed in a way that does not identify anyone individually.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your language preference, your location, or your login details. They provide you with a more personalized experience on our website. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4.4 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. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. We use Google Ads and similar platforms to reach customers who may be interested in our pizza and food offerings.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table lists the specific cookies currently used on ranchpizza-eat.rest, along with their purpose, type, and duration:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookie_consent Pizza Ranch Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not ask again on subsequent visits. Essential 12 months
session_id Pizza Ranch Maintains your active session while browsing our website, keeping you logged in as you navigate between pages. Essential Session
cart_token Pizza Ranch Remembers the items you have added to your online order cart so they are not lost when you navigate away. Essential 30 days
csrf_token Pizza Ranch Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks, protecting your account and transactions. Essential Session
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how you use 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 you use the website. Used to distinguish users on a daily basis. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites to reduce bandwidth. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[container_id] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state and track user interactions across sessions in Google Analytics 4. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions, measure ad effectiveness, and enable remarketing. Helps us understand which ads led you to our website. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers and to track conversions from Facebook ads. Advertising 90 days
fr Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads shown to users. Enables Facebook's advertising products and social features. Advertising 90 days
loc_preference Pizza Ranch Remembers your preferred restaurant location so you do not have to select it every time you visit our website. Functional 6 months
lang_pref Pizza Ranch Stores your language or regional preference to provide a more personalized browsing experience. Functional 12 months
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device for targeted ads and to remember user preferences. Advertising 6 months

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set ourselves, we allow certain trusted third parties to set cookies on our website. These third parties provide services that enhance the functionality, analytics, and advertising capabilities of our website. We do not have direct control over the information collected by these third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information:

  • Google LLC — Analytics and advertising services. Visit Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram) — Social media integration and advertising. Visit Facebook's Privacy Policy.
  • Payment Processors — When processing online orders, payment providers may set security cookies. These are strictly necessary for completing transactions.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly essential cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit ranchpizza-eat.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are being set, to block all cookies, or to delete cookies that have already been set. Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not work correctly.

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

For mobile devices, please refer to the browser or operating system settings on your device to manage cookie preferences.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

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

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
  • Google Ads Personalization: Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising from Google.
  • Facebook/Meta Ads: Visit Facebook Ad Preferences to manage your ad settings and opt out of interest-based advertising.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Visit the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Global Privacy Control (GPC): Some browsers and browser extensions support the Global Privacy Control signal. When enabled, this signal communicates your preference to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

7.4 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals; however, we honor opt-out requests made through the tools listed above and through our cookie consent management tool.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of ranchpizza-eat.rest. The following table outlines potential impacts based on the type of cookie disabled:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to place online orders, log in to your account, use the shopping cart, or access secure areas of the website. Core functionality will be significantly impaired.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to analyze how visitors use our website. This means we may be less able to identify and fix issues, improve website performance, or understand which content is most relevant to our customers. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies You may not be able to save your location preferences, and the website may not remember your settings between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit, resulting in a less personalized experience.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads — it just means they will not be tailored to you based on your browsing behavior.

9. Cookies and California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information that may be collected through cookies. These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you, including through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: If we sell or share personal information (including information collected through advertising cookies) with third parties, you have the right to opt out of such sale or sharing.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights or to submit a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" request, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below, or use the cookie preference controls available on our website.

10. Cookies and Children

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 are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable state laws regarding the privacy of children.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make material changes to how we use cookies that significantly affect your privacy, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other means as required by law. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes.

12. Contact Us

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

Pizza Ranch
Email: [email protected]
Website: ranchpizza-eat.rest

We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable time frame and in accordance with applicable United States laws and regulations, including the CCPA/CPRA and the FTC Act.