Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 20, 2026  |  Effective Date: April 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at pizzaxranch.click. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your visits to our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern how we collect, process, and protect your personal information. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

If you have any questions about this policy or 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, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and 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 also when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded and stored on your device. The next time you visit the website from the same device, the server checks whether a cookie is stored. If it is, the server reads the information and uses it accordingly. Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other 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 to track how users interact with our content.
  • Local Storage: Similar to cookies, local storage allows websites to store information locally on your browser.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that lasts only for the duration of a browser session.
  • Fingerprinting: A method of collecting information about your browser and device configuration to create a unique identifier.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, all of these technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website. These can be categorized as follows:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential cookies allow you to navigate our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the website, maintaining your session while you browse, and ensuring the security of your online experience. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for — such as online ordering or account management — cannot be provided.

3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

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. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make when you visit our website, such as your preferred language, your region, or your login information. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

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. These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzaxranch.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 and track sessions across pages. 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 24-hour period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic sites by reducing the number of requests made to Google's servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad performance. 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 user behavior across websites. 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 to enable targeted advertising. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID pizzaxranch.click Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your login session and cart contents during a visit. Essential Session
csrf_token pizzaxranch.click Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) protection token. Prevents unauthorized commands from being submitted on behalf of a logged-in user. Essential Session
cookie_consent pizzaxranch.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not shown on every page visit. Essential 1 year
user_preferences pizzaxranch.click Remembers user preferences such as preferred location, language settings, and display options to personalize your experience. Functional 6 months
cart_session pizzaxranch.click Maintains the contents of your shopping cart between pages and browsing sessions, ensuring items are not lost when navigating the site. Functional 30 days
_gac_UA-XXXXXXX Google Ads Contains campaign-related information for the user. Used to measure the effectiveness of advertising and to track conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 90 days

Note: The cookies listed above represent the primary cookies used on our website. This list may be updated periodically as we add or remove services. We recommend checking this page regularly for updates.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function). You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to delete certain cookies. Below are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you use different devices to access our website (e.g., your computer, smartphone, tablet), you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by specific third-party services:

Service Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
Google Ads Google Ads Settings Manage your Google ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising through the Google Ads Settings page.
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising through your Facebook account settings.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies through this industry-wide opt-out tool.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA participating companies using the AboutAds opt-out tool.
Your Online Choices (Europe) Your Online Choices Manage your online advertising preferences across participating companies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following describes the potential impact of disabling different types of cookies:

6.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, certain fundamental features of our website may not work correctly. This may include:

  • Inability to log in to your account or stay logged in as you navigate between pages
  • Loss of items added to your shopping cart or online order
  • Reduced security protection against cross-site request forgery and other threats
  • Inability to process online food orders or reservations
  • Disruption of payment processing functionality

6.2 Disabling Analytical Cookies

Disabling analytical cookies will prevent us from collecting data about how you use our website. While this will not significantly affect your experience on the website, it will prevent us from improving our services based on usage patterns. You will still be able to access all features of our website normally.

6.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

If you disable functional cookies, some personalization features may not work correctly. This may include:

  • Your language or regional preferences may not be remembered between visits
  • Your display preferences and customization settings may be lost
  • You may need to re-enter certain information each time you visit the website
  • Certain interactive features, such as videos or embedded content, may not work correctly

6.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements repeatedly, and we will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Disabling these cookies will not reduce the total number of advertisements you see, but the ads will be less targeted to your preferences and browsing behavior.

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity 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, you can use the cookie management options described in Section 5 of this policy to control tracking on our website.

8. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately using the details provided below, and we will take steps to remove such information from our systems.

9. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Some of the information collected through cookies may constitute "personal information" under these laws. As a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected about you through cookies
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Opt-out of the sale of your personal information
  • Access your personal information collected through cookies
  • Request deletion of personal information collected through cookies
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11 of this policy. We will respond to your request within 45 days as required by California law.

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 for other reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. Where required by applicable law, we will notify you of significant changes to this Cookie Policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

11. 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 following details:

Pizza Ranch — Contact Information

We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 30 days from receipt of your request.