Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at pizzaranch-meals.click and explains in detail how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit, browse, or interact with our website.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, what types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage or disable them. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you have the right to adjust your browser settings or use the opt-out tools we describe below.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information on our website.

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 websites function correctly, to work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information to website owners.

Cookies are typically stored in your browser's designated storage folder. Each cookie contains a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent between your browser and the web server, allowing the server to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and deliver a personalized browsing experience.

Cookies do different things depending on their type and purpose. Some cookies are essential for the basic functionality of a website, while others enhance usability, track user behavior for analytics purposes, or serve targeted advertising.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit pizzaranch-meals.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie locally on your device. When you return to our website or navigate between pages, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember relevant information such as your browsing preferences, shopping cart contents (if applicable), or login status.

Cookies can be either "session cookies" or "persistent cookies." Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period of time, even after you close your browser, until they expire or you manually delete them.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you have opened a page or email and record your IP address, browser type, and other technical information.
  • Local Storage: A web storage technology that allows websites to store data locally on your browser without expiration dates, used for saving user preferences.
  • JavaScript Tags: Scripts that collect information about how you interact with our website, commonly used for analytics and performance tracking.
  • SDKs (Software Development Kits): Code libraries embedded in mobile applications to collect data about user behavior and interactions.

For simplicity, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on pizzaranch-meals.click. Each category serves a distinct purpose and has different implications for your privacy.

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and basic website operations. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website would not work correctly, and services you have requested cannot be provided.

Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law, as they are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website. They do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the operation of the site.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website include maintaining your session as you browse our menu, processing online orders, and ensuring secure connections.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to measure the number of visitors, identify the most and least popular pages, and understand how users navigate through our site. The data collected is used to improve the overall performance and user experience of our website.

We use Google Analytics, a widely used web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics places several cookies on your device to collect this information and transmits it to Google's servers in the United States. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, your region, your saved menu preferences, or other customizations. These cookies allow us to provide a more personalized and convenient experience tailored to your preferences. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Disabling functional cookies may impact the personalized features available to you on our website, and you may need to re-enter certain preferences each time you visit.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and build a profile of your interests to serve you targeted advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show Pizza Ranch advertisements to users who have previously visited our website. We may also use Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads and to build custom audiences for targeted advertising on the Facebook platform.

These cookies do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you object to these cookies, you will still see advertisements online, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzaranch-meals.click, 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 within a session. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites to prevent performance issues. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for remarketing. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores last visit. Used by Facebook for advertising tracking and conversion measurement when users click on Facebook ads. Advertising 2 years
PHPSESSID pizzaranch-meals.click Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your session as you browse and place orders. Essential Session
cookie_consent pizzaranch-meals.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to remember whether consent has been given or declined for each cookie category. Essential 1 year
cart_session pizzaranch-meals.click Stores information about the items in your online shopping cart so your selections are saved as you navigate through the ordering process. Essential Session
user_preferences pizzaranch-meals.click Remembers user preferences such as selected location, dietary preferences, and site customization settings to enhance your browsing experience. Functional 6 months
lang_pref pizzaranch-meals.click Stores the user's language preference to display the website in the selected language on subsequent visits. Functional 1 year
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's DoubleClick to register and report the website 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 that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertisements. Advertising 6 months

Note: This table may not represent a fully exhaustive list of all cookies. Third-party services may update their cookies periodically. We review and update this table on a regular basis.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties:

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or to notify you when a website is attempting to set a cookie. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.

Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Advertising Cookies

If you wish to opt out of interest-based advertising specifically, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by industry organizations and specific advertising platforms:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google Ads Personalization: Manage or opt out of personalized Google ads at Google Ads Settings.
  • Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at Facebook Ad Preferences.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies at NAI Opt-Out Tool.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Manage interest-based advertising choices at DAA Opt-Out Tool.
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): For European users, visit Your Online Choices.

Please note that opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer receive advertisements — you will still see ads, but they will not be tailored to your interests.

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking preferences through your mobile device's settings. Most mobile operating systems (iOS and Android) provide options to limit ad tracking or reset your advertising ID. Refer to your device manufacturer's documentation for specific instructions.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, maintain a shopping cart, or navigate secure pages. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to collect data about how you use our website, which may limit our ability to improve our website's performance and content based on user behavior. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Personalization features will not work. Your preferences (such as language settings, saved addresses, or menu customizations) will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter information each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and not tailored to your interests or browsing history. You may see the same ads repeatedly, as our systems will be unable to track ad frequency.

8. Cookies and 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 the personal information collected through cookies, including:

  • The right to know what personal information is being collected about you through cookies and how it is used.
  • The right to delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, which may include information collected through advertising cookies.
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section of this policy or visit our Privacy Policy page for more information about your California privacy rights.

Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act requires us to be transparent and truthful about our data collection practices, including those involving cookies. This Cookie Policy is designed to fulfill that transparency obligation.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices if a recognized standard is established.

10. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use advertising or tracking cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at the email address provided below, and we will take steps to remove such information.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, the cookies deployed on our website, or changes in applicable laws and regulations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you through a notice on our website or via email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

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 using the following details:

Pizza Ranch — Contact Information

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection or consumer protection authority in your jurisdiction.