Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website ranchs-spizza.rest, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or disable them. This policy is designed to be transparent and to help you make informed decisions about your browsing experience on our platform.

Pizza Ranch is a food service business operating in the United States. Our website serves as an informational and ordering platform for our customers. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly and in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act.

For any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].

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 to make their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and gather analytical information about how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies are sent back to the originating website on each subsequent visit, or to another website that recognizes that cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognize a user's device. They can store a range of information, including user preferences, login information, shopping cart contents, and browsing behavior.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit ranchs-spizza.rest, our web server sends a small file to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends this file back to the server, allowing us to recognize you and remember your preferences or browsing history. Cookies themselves do not contain personally identifiable information such as your name, address, or payment details, but they may be linked to such information if you have provided it to us previously.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by ranchs-spizza.rest. They are used to improve your experience and enable key website functions.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by third-party services (such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Facebook) that appear on our website. These third parties may collect data about your online activities across different websites.

2.3 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on ranchs-spizza.rest:

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 have taken on the site, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not work as a result. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

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 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 use Google Analytics for this purpose.

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. Functional cookies help us remember your preferences, such as your preferred language, region, or menu selections.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Facebook. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. 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.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on ranchs-spizza.rest:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users across sessions. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate and limit the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Collects the visitor's browser and Facebook user ID. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status ranchs-spizza.rest Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to ensure the consent banner does not appear on every page load. Essential 1 year
session_id ranchs-spizza.rest Maintains the user's active session while browsing the website, ensuring continuity across pages. Essential Session
cart_token ranchs-spizza.rest Preserves the contents of your online ordering cart between pages and browsing sessions. Functional 7 days
preferred_location ranchs-spizza.rest Remembers the user's preferred Pizza Ranch location for faster access to relevant menus and ordering options. Functional 30 days
lang_pref ranchs-spizza.rest Saves the user's language or regional preferences to personalize the website experience. Functional 1 year
_dc_gtm_UA-XXXXXXXX Google Tag Manager Used by Google Tag Manager to load other scripts and code on the page. Helps manage and deploy marketing tags. Analytics 1 minute
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. Advertising 6 months

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

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

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the following tools and links provided by the respective service providers:

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage cookie settings through your device's operating system settings. Both iOS (Apple) and Android (Google) provide privacy settings that allow you to limit ad tracking and reset your advertising identifier. Refer to your device's help documentation for specific instructions.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may affect your experience on ranchs-spizza.rest. The following describes the potential impacts based on the type of cookies disabled:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. Key features such as online ordering, login sessions, and security functions may be unavailable. We strongly advise keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track website performance or understand how visitors use our site. This will limit our ability to improve the website experience. Your browsing will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Personalized features such as saved location preferences, language settings, and cart memory will not be available. 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 also see repeated ads more frequently.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific 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 know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request 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, including data collected through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: Under CPRA, you have the right to correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to verified consumer requests within 45 days as required by California law.

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals from browsers. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 5 to limit tracking on our website.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at 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 we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the cookie practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit. This Cookie Policy applies solely to ranchs-spizza.rest.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes in our business practices. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Your continued use of ranchs-spizza.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:

Pizza Ranch — Contact Information

We are committed to responding to all privacy-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 45 days for verified consumer requests under California law.