Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience on our website, pizzaranch-delivery.click. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control or manage your cookie preferences.

This Cookie Policy applies to all pages and services available through our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Together, these documents form our commitment to transparent and responsible data practices in compliance 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 governing consumer protection and fair business practices.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

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. These files are created by the web server and stored by your browser. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing activity.

Cookies serve many different purposes. Some cookies are essential for a website to function properly, while others are used to improve performance, personalize content, or deliver targeted advertising. Cookies can be either "session cookies," which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have viewed the page or opened an email.
  • Local Storage: Data stored locally in your browser that persists even after you close the browser window.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but is cleared when your browsing session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: A method of identifying a device based on its unique configuration, including browser type, operating system, and installed plugins.

For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies."

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pizzaranch-delivery.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie and sends it back to our server with each subsequent request. This allows our server to recognize your browser and remember information about your previous visits.

Some cookies are set directly by our website (known as "first-party cookies"), while others are set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms (known as "third-party cookies"). Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties, not by this policy.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in cookies. When this is the case, we treat the combined information as personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a different purpose and is subject to different rules regarding consent.

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also called "strictly necessary cookies") are required for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of our website would not work, and we would be unable to provide the services you request. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website include:

  • Keeping you logged in to your account during a session
  • Remembering items in your shopping cart or order
  • Enabling secure payment processing
  • Balancing server load to maintain website performance
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences

Because essential cookies are necessary for the website to function, they are placed on your device without your explicit consent, in accordance with applicable laws.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics tool.

Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

  • The pages you visit and the time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (e.g., through a search engine, social media, or a direct link)
  • Your approximate geographic location (country or city level)
  • The type of device, browser, and operating system you use
  • Any errors you encounter while using our website

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our 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 website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your language or region preferences
  • Remember your food preferences or dietary restrictions
  • Personalize your experience based on previous visits
  • Enable embedded content such as maps or videos
  • Provide live chat or customer support features

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies (also called "targeting cookies") are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. These cookies may be set by us or by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and social media platforms such as Facebook. They track your browsing habits across websites and allow advertisers to show you personalized ads based on your interests.

Advertising cookies may:

  • Build a profile of your interests based on browsing history
  • Show you targeted ads on other websites after you visit ours
  • Limit the number of times you see a particular ad
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Enable social media sharing functionality

We require your consent before placing advertising cookies on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions in Section 6 of this policy.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on pizzaranch-delivery.click, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting the number of data collection requests in high-traffic situations. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad click conversions and links ad clicks to user actions on the website. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks website visits and supports Facebook's advertising network. Advertising 3 months
cookie_consent Pizza Ranch Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure the correct cookies are loaded on subsequent visits and to avoid displaying the consent banner repeatedly. Essential 12 months
session_id Pizza Ranch Maintains the user's session state across pages, enabling features such as the shopping cart and order tracking to function correctly during a visit. Essential Session
cart_token Pizza Ranch Stores a unique token associated with the user's shopping cart so that items are remembered if the user navigates away and returns to complete their order. Essential 7 days
user_prefs Pizza Ranch Remembers user preferences such as language selection, location, and dietary preferences to provide a personalized and consistent browsing experience. Functional 6 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and identify unique users across sessions. Collects data on page views, events, and user engagement for reporting purposes. Analytics 2 years
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's DoubleClick advertising platform to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking on advertisements, with the purpose of measuring the effectiveness of ads. Advertising 13 months
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences. Advertising / Functional 6 months

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit pizzaranch-delivery.click, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a website attempts to set a cookie. Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

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

For mobile devices, please refer to your device's operating system documentation for instructions on managing cookies within your mobile browser.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to browser-level controls, you can opt out of specific third-party tracking services using the following tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript not to send information to Google Analytics servers.

Google Ads and DoubleClick Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings page. This allows you to control how Google uses your information to show you ads across Google services and partner websites.

Facebook (Meta) Opt-Out

You can control how Facebook uses your information for advertising by adjusting your ad preferences in your Facebook account settings. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook through the Digital Advertising Alliance.

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

The Digital Advertising Alliance provides a tool that allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from many participating companies. This is a convenient way to manage your advertising preferences across multiple advertisers at once.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. The following table outlines the potential consequences of disabling each category of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Our website may not function correctly. You may be unable to place orders, add items to your cart, log in to your account, or complete secure payment transactions. Core features of the website will be unavailable.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect information about how you use our website. This means we cannot identify performance issues, understand user behavior, or make data-driven improvements. Your individual experience will not be directly affected, but our ability to improve the website for all users will be limited.
Functional Cookies Personalization features will not work. Your language preferences, dietary preferences, and location settings may not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter this information each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or browsing history. You may see more generic or less relevant ads. Our ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns will also be reduced.

8. 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) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Cookies and similar tracking technologies may collect information that constitutes "personal information" under California law.

Under California law, you have the right to:

  • Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, used, disclosed, or sold through cookies.
  • Delete: Request the deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies used for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10 of this policy, or visit our Privacy Policy for more detailed information about our data practices and how to submit a request.

Please note that some information collected through cookies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA/CPRA, even if no money changes hands. If you wish to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information through cookies, please use our cookie preference center or the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.3.

9. Third-Party Cookies and External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, and we may embed content from third-party services such as Google Maps, YouTube videos, or social media widgets. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content on our website. We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for how they are used.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our website. The following are links to the privacy and cookie policies of the main third-party services we use:

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the information provided below, and we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not use advertising cookies to track or profile children.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for any other reason. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

If the changes are significant, we may also provide a more prominent notice, such as a banner on our website or an email notification (if we have your email address and the changes affect how we use your data).

Your continued use of our website after the effective date of any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. If you do not agree with the changes, you should adjust your cookie preferences or discontinue your use of our website.

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. We are committed to responding to all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

Pizza Ranch — Contact Information

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 to 7 business days. If you are a California resident submitting a request under CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally within 45 days, with the possibility of a 45-day extension).