Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website located at ranch-pizza.top. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it.

When you visit our website, we may place small files called "cookies" on your device. These cookies help us operate our website effectively, understand how visitors use our site, remember your preferences, and deliver relevant content and advertising. This policy explains everything you need to know about our use of cookies, including your rights and choices.

By continuing to use ranch-pizza.top, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work 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.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website for the first time, the web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or activity. Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personal information such as your name or email address — but only if you have provided that information to the website.

2.2 Other Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images or pieces of code embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • Local Storage: A method of storing data in your browser that persists even after you close the browser window, allowing us to remember your settings and preferences across sessions.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but only lasts for the duration of your browser session and is deleted when you close your browser.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about how you interact with our website and send it to third-party analytics providers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on ranch-pizza.top:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may not be able to disable these cookies through our cookie management tools, as disabling them may severely affect how the website functions. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our site:

  • Maintain your session while you browse the website
  • Remember items you have added to your online order
  • Ensure secure login processes
  • Prevent fraudulent use of the website
  • Balance server load to keep the website running smoothly

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around 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.

We primarily use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics uses cookies to generate statistical and other information about website usage and reports on website activity for us.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional 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.

Functional cookies on our site may be used to:

  • Remember your language and region preferences
  • Remember your login information (if applicable)
  • Remember your past orders or favorite menu items
  • Provide live chat support functionality
  • Enable video content on our website

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They perform functions like preventing the same advertisement from continuously reappearing, ensuring that ads are properly displayed for advertisers, and in some cases selecting advertisements that are based on your interests. These cookies may track your browsing activity across other websites and build a profile of your interests.

We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to serve targeted advertisements to visitors of our website. Under the CCPA/CPRA, the sharing of personal information through advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal data, and California residents have the right to opt out of such activities.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on ranch-pizza.top:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers. Limits data collection on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency and conversion tracking across websites using Google services. Advertising 3 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 properties. Stores and counts page views. Analytics 2 years
cookieconsent_status ranch-pizza.top Records whether you have accepted or declined the use of cookies on this website, so we do not ask you again on your next visit. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID ranch-pizza.top Preserves user session state across page requests. Identifies your current browsing session on our website. Essential Session
cart_session ranch-pizza.top Stores items you have added to your online order cart so they are not lost when you navigate between pages. Essential / Functional Session / 7 days
user_preferences ranch-pizza.top Stores your website preferences such as language, location, and display settings. Functional 6 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads, with a unique browser and user ID. Advertising 3 months
NID Google Registers a unique ID to identify a returning user's device. Used for targeted advertising and to remember user preferences. Advertising 6 months

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding fair and transparent business practices, we rely on the following legal bases for processing data through cookies:

  • Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and to fulfill orders placed by you.
  • Consent: For non-essential cookies including analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, where required by applicable law. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
  • Contractual Necessity: For cookies that are required to fulfill a contract with you, such as processing your food order.

California residents have specific rights under CCPA/CPRA regarding their personal information, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. The use of advertising and targeting cookies may constitute such sharing. Please see the "Managing Your Cookies" section below for information on how to exercise these rights.

6. Managing and Controlling 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:

6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit ranch-pizza.top, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link found in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular web browsers:

Please be aware that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of ranch-pizza.top and limit your ability to use certain features of our website, including placing online orders.

6.3 Opting Out of Google Analytics

To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on

You can also opt out of Google's personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings page at: https://adssettings.google.com

6.4 Opting Out of Facebook/Meta Advertising

To opt out of Facebook interest-based advertising, you can adjust your settings in your Facebook account under Settings > Ads, or visit the Facebook Ad Preferences page at:

Facebook Ad Preferences

6.5 Industry Opt-Out Tools

You may also opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple participating companies through the following industry opt-out tools:

6.6 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor the development of a standard and may update this policy accordingly.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to restrict or disable cookies on our website, please be aware that doing so may have significant impacts on your experience and ability to use certain features:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to place online orders, navigate between pages effectively, or use secure features. We strongly recommend leaving these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track website performance and understand how visitors use our site. This will limit our ability to improve your experience on our website. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Some enhanced features may not work properly. Your preferences (such as language settings) may not be saved, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

8. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our website may include content and functionality from third-party services, such as social media sharing buttons, embedded videos, and online maps. These third-party services may set their own cookies when you interact with their content on our website. We do not have control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information:

9. California Residents — Your Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies, including:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies, including the purposes for which it is used and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. The use of advertising and targeting cookies on our website may constitute sharing of your personal information with advertising partners. You can exercise this right by using the opt-out tools described in Section 6 of this policy, or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: To the extent any sensitive personal information is collected through cookies, you have the right to limit its use and disclosure.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11 of this policy.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If we make material changes to this policy, we may notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or, where required by law, by obtaining your renewed consent to the use of cookies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details below:

Pizza Ranch — Contact Information

Business Name: Pizza Ranch

Website: ranch-pizza.top

Email Address: [email protected]

We will endeavor to respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable timeframe, and in any case within the timeframes required by applicable law.