Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pizza Ranch. This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at ranch-piz.rest and describes how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our site. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which are also available on our website at ranch-piz.rest.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Pizza Ranch) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner 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 the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our website for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, which allows us to recognize your device and remember your preferences and actions.
Cookies can be "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
2.2 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and similar interactions.
- Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device without an expiration date.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
- JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your interactions with our website.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Pizza Ranch uses cookies for several important reasons:
- To ensure our website works properly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use and interact with our website
- To improve and optimize our website and services
- To deliver relevant and personalized advertising
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- To provide social media features and integrations
- To prevent fraud and ensure website security
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary for the delivery of the service you have requested. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting your privacy preferences.
4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
4.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, location, or other preferences, to provide a more personalized experience.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies are subject to the FTC Act and, if you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
5. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on ranch-piz.rest:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Distinguishes between individual users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and their sessions. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rates, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites. Helps manage the volume of requests made to Google Analytics servers. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads (AdSense) | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions and ad click information. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for the purposes of providing advertising and site analytics. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbc |
Facebook (Meta) | Stores the last visit through an ad click. Used for conversion tracking and measuring advertising effectiveness on Facebook. | Advertising | 2 years |
PHPSESSID |
ranch-piz.rest | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your session while browsing our website, including any items in your online order cart. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
ranch-piz.rest | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. This security cookie ensures that form submissions on our website are legitimate and authorized. | Essential | Session |
user_preferences |
ranch-piz.rest | Remembers your website preferences, such as your preferred location, language settings, and dietary filter options when browsing our menu. | Functional | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
ranch-piz.rest | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on subsequent visits. Records which cookie categories you have accepted or rejected. | Essential | 1 year |
cart_session |
ranch-piz.rest | Maintains the contents of your online ordering cart while you browse our menu. Ensures your order is preserved as you navigate between pages. | Essential | Session |
location_data |
ranch-piz.rest | Stores your preferred restaurant location to provide personalized menu options, pricing, and local promotions relevant to your nearest Pizza Ranch location. | Functional | 6 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state across page requests in Google Analytics 4. Collects data on user behavior to improve website performance and user experience. | Analytics | 2 years |
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
6.1 Google Services
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and understand user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website. Google Analytics collects information including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral source)
- Technical information about your device and browser
- Your approximate geographic location
We also use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) for advertising purposes. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites on the internet.
To learn more about how Google uses data, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
6.2 Facebook (Meta) Pixel
We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns. The Facebook Pixel is a piece of code that allows us to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, and retarget website visitors with relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
To learn more about Facebook's data practices, visit: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
7. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
7.1 Cookie Consent Tool
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 in the footer of our website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Alert you when a cookie is being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Browse in private/incognito mode
Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those services:
| Service | Opt-Out Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-Out | Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics. |
| Google Ads | Google Ad Settings | Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads. |
| Facebook (Meta) | Facebook Ad Preferences | Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising. |
| Network Advertising Initiative | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies using the DAA's WebChoices tool. |
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that disabling or blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit the services we are able to provide. The following describes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Category | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Cannot be disabled. These are required for the website to function. Blocking them may prevent you from accessing secure areas of the website, completing online orders, or using interactive features. |
| Analytics Cookies | Disabling these cookies will mean we cannot collect information about your visit. This will limit our ability to improve our website and understand how users interact with our content. It will not significantly impact your browsing experience. |
| Functional Cookies | Disabling these cookies may cause the website to not remember your preferences between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences (such as location or dietary filters) each time you visit our website. |
| Advertising Cookies | Disabling these cookies will mean that you will see less targeted advertising. You will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. It will not impact your ability to use our website or place orders. |
9. Your Rights Under United States Law
As a business operating in the United States, Pizza Ranch complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including:
9.1 FTC Act (Federal Trade Commission Act)
The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including in connection with the collection and use of consumer data. Our cookie practices are designed to be transparent and fair, consistent with FTC guidance on online privacy and data collection.
9.2 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding cookies and online tracking technologies, including:
- Right to Know: The right to know what personal information is being collected through cookies and how it is being used.
- Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11 of this policy, or visit our Privacy Policy at ranch-piz.rest for more detailed information about your California privacy rights.
10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals from browsers. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 7.3 to limit tracking.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. 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 our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
If we make any material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us using the information below:
Pizza Ranch
- Website: ranch-piz.rest
- Email: [email protected]
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For California residents wishing to exercise rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.