Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at ranchs-spizza.click and describes how we collect, use, and manage information through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies on our website. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about all cookies we use, why we use them, and the choices available to you regarding cookies.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to 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-enabled device ("device") when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to 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 in a designated file on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This allows our website to recognize you and remember your preferences, actions, and settings from previous visits.

Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address, but only if you voluntarily provide this and our cookie system is designed to capture it). Most cookies do not collect information that directly identifies you — instead, they collect more general information such as how users arrive at and use a website, or a user's approximate location.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are stored in the temporary memory of your browser and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to support website functionality during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie, or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested — such as accessing secure areas of the website — cannot be provided.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work as a result.

3.2 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 navigate 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 site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

3.3 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, some or all of these services may not function properly.

For a food business like ours, functional cookies help remember your order preferences, your location for delivery purposes, and any dietary preferences you may have set during previous visits.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website 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. However, you may still see advertisements — they just won't be tailored to your interests.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on ranchs-spizza.click:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions on the site. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. This cookie expires after 24 hours and helps distinguish users during a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limiting the collection of data on high-traffic websites. Helps manage the speed at which requests are made to Google Analytics. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Helps track conversions from Google Ads campaigns. 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. Helps Facebook track your interaction with our website. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status ranchs-spizza.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure the cookie banner is not shown repeatedly to users who have already made their choice. Essential 1 year
session_id ranchs-spizza.click Maintains your session state across page requests. Used to keep you logged in during a browsing session and to facilitate the online ordering process. Essential Session
cart_token ranchs-spizza.click Stores your shopping cart or order information so that items are not lost when you navigate between pages during the ordering process. Functional 7 days
user_preferences ranchs-spizza.click Remembers your website preferences such as language settings, delivery or pickup preference, and any dietary filter settings you have applied. Functional 6 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state. Part of the Google Analytics 4 implementation for tracking engagement and behavioral data on the website. Analytics 2 years
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language, number of search results shown per page, and whether you wish to have Google's SafeSearch filter activated. Advertising 6 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver advertising services including real-time bidding. Contains a unique browser and user ID combination for targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months

Note: This list may be updated periodically. We recommend revisiting this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about the cookies we use.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we use various third-party cookies to report website usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third-party services include:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of our website, compiling reports on website activity for us, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

For more information on Google Analytics cookies, visit: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage

5.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to advertise our products and services across the internet. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our website. These advertising cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

5.3 Facebook / Meta Pixel

We may use the Facebook Pixel, a piece of code placed on our website that allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our website. The Facebook Pixel uses cookies to track conversions from Facebook ads and to build targeted audiences for future ads.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the FTC Act for general consumer protection, we are required to inform you about our use of cookies and similar technologies.

We rely on the following legal bases for using cookies:

  • Your Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising cookies), we rely on your consent, which you provide when you accept cookies via our cookie consent banner.
  • Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies necessary for the functioning of our website, we rely on our legitimate interests in providing a functional, secure, and user-friendly website.
  • Contractual Necessity: For cookies required to fulfill a contract with you (e.g., processing your online food order), we rely on the necessity to perform that contract.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Here's how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:

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 Ads Settings Opt out of personalized advertising from Google through the Google Ads Settings page.
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple advertising networks simultaneously.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising in your browser.
Your Online Choices (US) Your Online Choices Manage preferences for behavioral advertising from multiple companies at once.

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can control advertising identifiers and tracking through your device's settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or block various types of cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact:

  • Disabling Essential Cookies: If you disable essential cookies, certain parts of our website will not function properly. You may not be able to complete an online order, access secure areas of the site, or maintain your shopping cart between pages.
  • Disabling Analytics Cookies: We will no longer be able to collect anonymous data about how you use our website. While this will not significantly affect your user experience, it means we will have less information to improve our website and services.
  • Disabling Functional Cookies: Your website preferences (such as delivery or pickup preference, dietary filters, and previously selected options) will not be saved. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our website.
  • Disabling Advertising Cookies: You will still see advertisements, but they will no longer be tailored to your interests and browsing behavior. You may find these ads less relevant to your needs.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices when it receives a DNT signal from your browser.

However, we are committed to respecting user privacy, and we will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.

10. California Privacy Rights

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

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, including through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: If we "sell" personal information collected through cookies to third parties (as defined under CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to opt out of such sale.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason we deem necessary or appropriate. 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 our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If we make material changes to this policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other means as appropriate.

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 — Cookie Policy Inquiries
Company Name: Pizza Ranch
Website: ranchs-spizza.click
Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and within the timeframe required by applicable law. For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within 45 days of receiving your request.