Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pizza Ranch, operated through our website ranchpizza-eat.click. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains in detail how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
By continuing to browse or use our website at ranchpizza-eat.click, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You may manage or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time using the methods described in this policy.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the information 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-enabled 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 are created when your browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser, which then creates a text file on your device. Every time the user revisits the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website's server.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Pizza Ranch at ranchpizza-eat.click) 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 (e.g., 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 also when it visits certain other websites.
3. How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit our website at ranchpizza-eat.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions.
Cookies can store a range of information, including:
- Your login status and session information
- Your browsing preferences and settings
- Items you have added to a shopping cart or order
- Your location data (if permitted)
- How you arrived at our website and the pages you visited
- Your interactions with advertisements
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage, and session storage to collect information about your use of our website.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies used on ranchpizza-eat.click into the following types:
4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and services you have asked for, such as placing a food order, cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information about you, and they cannot be disabled without severely affecting the function and usability of the website.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for instance, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages from web pages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this information to improve the performance and design of our website. These cookies include services such as Google Analytics.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they may be used to remember your pizza preferences or recent orders to improve your user experience during future visits to ranchpizza-eat.click.
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 an advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. These cookies may be linked to site functionality provided by other organizations such as Google Ads and Facebook.
5. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on ranchpizza-eat.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:
| 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 and track sessions across multiple visits. | 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 within a single browsing session. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. | 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. Tracks and stores information about your visits and activity on our website. | Advertising | 3 months |
| fr | Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID, used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 3 months |
| session_id | ranchpizza-eat.click | Maintains your session state across page requests. Required to keep you logged in or to remember your active order during your visit. | Essential | Session |
| csrf_token | ranchpizza-eat.click | Security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures form submissions are legitimate and originate from our website. | Essential | Session |
| cart_token | ranchpizza-eat.click | Stores information about items you have added to your order cart, allowing you to continue your order across pages and sessions. | Functional | 7 days |
| user_preferences | ranchpizza-eat.click | Remembers your preferences such as preferred location, language settings, and pizza customization options to enhance your browsing experience. | Functional | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | ranchpizza-eat.click | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for your consent every time you visit the website. | Essential | 1 year |
| _gac_UA-XXXXXXXX | Google Ads / Analytics | Contains campaign-related information. Used to track the effectiveness of Google Ads campaigns and associate user activity with advertising conversions. | Advertising / Analytics | 90 days |
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
In the United States, the use of cookies is primarily governed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which requires transparency and fair dealing in how consumer data is collected and used. For users located in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide additional rights regarding the collection, use, and sale of personal information, including data collected through cookies.
Under these legal frameworks:
- Essential cookies are used without requiring specific consent as they are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website and the provision of services you have requested.
- Non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising) are deployed based on your consent, which you may provide or withdraw at any time.
- California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (which may include certain cookie-based advertising activities) under the CCPA/CPRA.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for managing cookies vary depending on the browser you use. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common 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-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/
7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies
In addition to browser-level controls, you can use the following opt-out tools to manage specific third-party cookies:
| Service | Opt-Out Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on | Install this browser add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your website visits. |
| Google Ads | Google Ads Settings | Manage your Google advertising preferences, including opting out of personalized ads. |
| Facebook / Meta | Facebook Ad Preferences | Manage how Facebook uses your data to show you personalized ads on and off Facebook. |
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. |
| Your Ad Choices (All Browsers) | YourAdChoices.com | Learn more about interest-based advertising and how to manage your preferences across multiple platforms. |
7.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you, including through cookies
- Know whether your personal information is sold, shared, or disclosed, and to whom
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected]. You may also use the opt-out tools listed above to limit the use of advertising cookies that may constitute "sharing" of personal information under California law.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the ability to manage and disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website at ranchpizza-eat.click. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders, log in to your account, use the shopping cart, or complete transactions. Core features of the website that require a session to be maintained will not work. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track website performance or understand how visitors use our website. This means we may be less able to identify and fix issues or improve our service based on user behavior data. Your experience on the website will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences, such as preferred location, saved menu items, or language settings, will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences every time you visit our website. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized to your interests. You may see the same ad repeatedly, and ads may be less relevant to you. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads — only that the ads you see may be less targeted. |
We recommend that you keep essential cookies enabled to ensure the best possible experience when ordering food and using services on our website.
9. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website at ranchpizza-eat.click is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through the use of our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so that we can take appropriate action.
10. 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 any other reason we deem necessary or appropriate. When we make changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website.
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and your consent to abide and be bound by the updated policy.
11. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie policies or privacy statements. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the cookie policy and privacy notice of every website you visit.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:
- Company: Pizza Ranch
- Website: ranchpizza-eat.click
- Email: [email protected]
We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please indicate this clearly in your communication, and we will handle your request in accordance with applicable California law.