Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 28, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at pizzranch.digital and all related subdomains and services. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and how they affect your browsing experience.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. Together, these documents describe our data practices in full compliance with applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act concerning consumer protection and fair business practices.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (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 and to provide reporting information. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and items in your shopping cart.

Cookies are generally set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies"). First-party cookies are placed directly by us (Pizza Ranch), while third-party cookies are placed by external service providers such as analytics platforms, advertising networks, and social media companies.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit pizzranch.digital, our web server sends a small text file to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends this file back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and recall your preferences or activity from your previous visit. Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information we store about you may be linked to the information contained in or obtained from cookies.

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

  • Web beacons (pixel tags): Tiny transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that help us track your behavior and interactions.
  • Local storage objects: Data stored locally in your browser's storage beyond the cookie mechanism.
  • Session storage: Temporary data stored for the duration of your browser session.
  • JavaScript tags: Code snippets that collect and transmit information to third-party services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on pizzranch.digital into four main types: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Advertising. Each type serves a distinct purpose and has a different impact on your browsing experience.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as "strictly necessary" cookies) are required for the core functionality of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of our site would not work properly. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out a form, or adjusting your privacy settings.

Examples of what essential cookies enable:

  • Maintaining your session while you browse the site
  • Remembering items you have added to your order or cart
  • Ensuring security and detecting fraudulent activity
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or font size) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Examples of what functional cookies enable:

  • Remembering your preferred Pizza Ranch location
  • Storing your delivery or pickup preferences
  • Remembering login information so you do not need to re-enter it on each visit
  • Enabling embedded content such as maps, videos, and social media feeds

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and overall performance of our site. We use tools such as Google Analytics to gather this information. These cookies do not identify you personally; all data is aggregated and anonymized.

Examples of what analytics cookies track:

  • Which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (e.g., via a search engine or a direct link)
  • Any errors you encounter while using the site
  • General demographic information such as country or device type

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also called targeting cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and meaningful to you. They track your visits across different websites and build a profile of your interests so that targeted advertising can be displayed. These cookies may be set by our advertising partners such as Google Ads and Facebook. Disabling these cookies will not prevent you from seeing ads — you will simply see less personalized advertising.

Examples of what advertising cookies enable:

  • Retargeting campaigns that show our ads after you visit our site
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Limiting how often you see the same advertisement
  • Sharing information with advertising partners to serve relevant ads

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzranch.digital, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookie_consent pizzranch.digital Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeated prompts. Essential 1 year
session_id pizzranch.digital Maintains the user's active session while browsing the site. Essential Session (expires on browser close)
csrf_token pizzranch.digital Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks for enhanced security. Essential Session
preferred_location pizzranch.digital Remembers the user's preferred Pizza Ranch restaurant location. Functional 6 months
order_type pizzranch.digital Stores the user's selected order type (delivery or pickup). Functional 30 days
user_prefs pizzranch.digital Saves display preferences such as language, font size, and layout options. Functional 1 year
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID 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 used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users within a shorter timeframe. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used 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. Enables conversion tracking and remarketing. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 90 days
_fbc Facebook (Meta) Stores the last visit to the website to serve targeted advertisements and measure ad campaign performance. Advertising 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language, how many search results you wish to have shown, and whether you want Google's SafeSearch filter activated. Advertising 6 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, certain third-party services integrated into pizzranch.digital may place their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies, and they are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those respective companies. The primary third-party services we use include:

  • Google LLC — Analytics, advertising, and maps integration
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — Social media integration and retargeting advertising
  • Stripe, Inc. — Secure payment processing
  • Yelp Inc. — Review and rating integration

We encourage you to visit the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about their data practices.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and other sites you visit. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

In addition to browser-level controls, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by third-party services to limit the use of your data for targeted advertising and analytics:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
  • Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad preferences at Google Ads Settings.
  • Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: Adjust your ad preferences at Facebook Ad Settings.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA Opt-Out Tool to manage interest-based advertising preferences.
  • Your Privacy Choices (CPRA): California residents may exercise their right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, including via cookie-based tracking, under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website from a mobile device, you can also adjust advertising tracking settings through your device's operating system:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads to reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads.

7. 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 pizzranch.digital. Below is a summary of the potential impacts by cookie type:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Core website functions will not work. You may be unable to place orders, log in to your account, or complete forms. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Functional Your preferences (such as preferred location, order type, and display settings) will not be saved. You will need to re-enter these details on each visit.
Analytics We will not be able to analyze how visitors use our website, which may limit our ability to improve its performance and content. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Advertising You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and less relevant to your interests. Retargeting campaigns will not be able to reach you specifically.

8. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of the State of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Cookies may be considered to collect "personal information" as defined by these laws when they are linked to or capable of being linked to you as an individual.

Your rights under California law include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected via 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 information collected through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information collected about you.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below.

9. 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 laws, 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 a prominent notice on our website or through other communication channels.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of pizzranch.digital after the effective date of any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to responding to all inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

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