Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 13, 2026 | Effective Date: April 13, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," "our," or "the Company"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website located at ranchs-pizza.top, and what choices you have regarding their use.
Pizza Ranch is a food service business operating in the United States. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.
As a business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws governing online privacy and data collection, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and other applicable state privacy regulations. If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or any other state with specific privacy laws, additional rights may apply to you.
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 operators to make their websites function properly, to improve efficiency, 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 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 computer or device both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.
Cookies typically contain the following information:
- The name of the server that set the cookie
- A unique identifier number
- An expiration date (after which the cookie is no longer active)
- Technical information about your device and browser
- Data about your activity on the website (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
2.1 How Cookies Work
When you visit ranchs-pizza.top for the first time, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This allows our website to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visits.
Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. This helps us provide a more personalized experience when you browse our menu, place orders, or interact with our content.
2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that exist only during the time you are using a website. They are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Session cookies help websites remember what you selected on previous pages during a single browsing session.
Persistent cookies remain on your device after you have closed your browser. They are used to remember your preferences or actions across multiple sites. Persistent cookies have an expiration date set by the website and are deleted automatically when that date is reached, or you can delete them manually at any time.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Pizza Ranch uses several categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each category and the purposes they serve.
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
Essential cookies on our website perform functions such as:
- Maintaining your session as you navigate between pages
- Remembering items in your online order/cart
- Ensuring the security of your browsing session
- Enabling you to return to pages you have previously visited
- Supporting the technical delivery of our web pages
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 as our primary analytics platform. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how users use our site. The information is used to compile reports and to help us improve the site.
3.3 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 on our website may:
- Remember your location preferences for finding nearby Pizza Ranch locations
- Remember your language or regional settings
- Remember your preferences for menu customization
- Enable embedded media such as videos and maps to function
- Store your preferences for accessibility features
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to promote our food services, specials, and offerings. These platforms use cookies to track conversions and retarget users who have previously visited our website.
4. Specific Cookies Used on ranchs-pizza.top
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.
| 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. | 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 for a shorter period. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic sites. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad click activity. | Advertising | 3 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data about site usage and user behavior for analytical reporting. | Analytics | 2 years |
cookieconsent_status |
ranchs-pizza.top | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly displaying the consent banner. | Essential / Functional | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
ranchs-pizza.top | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining shopping cart and user session information. | Essential | Session |
cart_token |
ranchs-pizza.top | Identifies and maintains the contents of your online order cart across browsing sessions. | Functional | 30 days |
user_location |
ranchs-pizza.top | Remembers the user's selected location or nearest Pizza Ranch branch for a more personalized experience. | 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 advertisements, with a unique browser and user ID. | Advertising | 3 months |
_csrf_token |
ranchs-pizza.top | Helps protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by validating that form submissions originate from our website. | Essential / Security | Session |
Note: The above table represents cookies that may be in use. Due to updates in our services and third-party integrations, the list of cookies may change. We will endeavor to keep this table up to date. Last verified: April 13, 2026.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements on and through the website, and so on. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5.1 Google Services
We use multiple Google services including Google Analytics and Google Ads. Google may combine information collected through cookies with information from other Google products and services. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5.2 Facebook / Meta
We may use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads, optimize ads based on collected data, build targeted audiences for future ads, and remarket to people who have taken some kind of action on our website. For more information about Meta's data practices, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
5.3 Other Third-Party Services
Our website may also integrate with other third-party services such as payment processors, map services, social media plugins, and customer review platforms. Each of these may place their own cookies on your device. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services directly.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:
6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit ranchs-pizza.top, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize which categories of cookies you wish to enable. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please note that if you use different devices to access our website (e.g., your computer, smartphone, and tablet), you will need to manage your cookie settings on each device separately.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking 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 collected by Google Analytics. |
| Google Ads / Personalized Advertising | Google Ads Settings | Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads. |
| Facebook / Meta Ads | Facebook Ad Preferences | Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and control ad targeting. |
| Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) | NAI Opt-Out Tool | Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies. |
| Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) | DAA Opt-Out Tool | Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. |
| Your Online Choices (EU/Global) | Your Online Choices | Manage behavioral advertising preferences across multiple networks. |
6.4 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website from a mobile device, you may also be able to control cookies and tracking through your device's operating system settings:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions. Within Safari, go to Settings > Safari to manage cookie settings.
- Android: Access cookie settings through your browser app's settings menu. For Google's advertising ID, go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of ad personalization.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to restrict or block cookies, please be aware that disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you.
The following table outlines what may happen if you disable each category of cookies:
| Cookie Category | Impact if Disabled | Recommended? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Core website functionality will be severely impacted. You may not be able to place online orders, maintain your cart between pages, or access secure areas of the website. Basic navigation may also be affected. | Do Not Disable |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect data about how visitors use our website, which means we cannot identify areas for improvement or measure the success of our content and services. This does not affect your browsing experience directly. | Your Choice |
| Functional Cookies | Personalization features will not work. Your location preferences, language settings, and other saved preferences will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information on each visit. | Your Choice |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads more frequently, and we will not be able to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. | Your Choice |
8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit 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, and we do not currently alter our data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals.
However, we support your right to privacy and encourage you to use the opt-out tools described in Section 6 of this policy to control the cookies placed on your device. We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update our practices accordingly.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies. These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information in Section 11.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of 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.
Some of the advertising cookies we use may constitute "sharing" of personal information under CPRA. California residents may opt out of such sharing by contacting us or using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.3.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for any other reason we deem necessary. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website at ranchs-pizza.top.
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
- Resetting your cookie consent preferences so you can review and accept the new terms
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of those changes and your agreement to be bound by the updated terms.
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 information:
Pizza Ranch — Privacy & Cookie Inquiries
- Company Name: Pizza Ranch
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ranchs-pizza.top
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents making CCPA/CPRA requests, we will respond within 45 days as required by law, with the possibility of a 45-day extension if reasonably necessary.
For more information about privacy and data protection in the United States, you may wish to visit:
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 13, 2026. It applies to all users of the website ranchs-pizza.top operated by Pizza Ranch.