Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch, accessible at cafe-ranchpizza.rest. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website and how they may affect your browsing experience. This Cookie Policy is designed to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies and similar tracking technologies that we deploy on our website.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this policy. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you may disable them through your browser settings or opt out through the tools described below. Please note, however, that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Together, these documents form our complete approach to data transparency and user privacy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by websites to make them work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide website owners with analytical information about how their site is being used.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website and are sent to your browser, where they are stored for later use. When you revisit the same website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences and actions.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • Name: A unique identifier for the cookie.
  • Value: The data stored in the cookie.
  • Domain: The website the cookie belongs to.
  • Path: The specific URL path on the website where the cookie applies.
  • Expiry date: How long the cookie will remain active on your device.
  • Security flags: Settings that determine how the cookie is transmitted.

2.1 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browsing session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser. Session cookies are primarily used to maintain your session state as you navigate between pages on our website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them. Persistent cookies are used for purposes such as remembering your preferences and login details across multiple visits.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can also be categorized based on who sets them:

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by Pizza Ranch (cafe-ranchpizza.rest). They are typically used to improve your experience on our website and to help us understand how you interact with our content.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by domains other than cafe-ranchpizza.rest, such as Google, Facebook, or other advertising and analytics partners. These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites for purposes such as targeted advertising and analytics.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Pizza Ranch uses several categories of cookies on cafe-ranchpizza.rest. Each category serves a different purpose, and understanding them will help you make informed choices about your cookie preferences.

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Essential cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and services you have requested — such as filling out forms, making orders, or navigating between pages — cannot be provided.

Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are strictly necessary to deliver the services you request. However, we believe in being transparent about all cookies we use, including these.

Examples of what essential cookies do on our website include:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate our website.
  • Storing items in your online order cart.
  • Ensuring the security of your session.
  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our site by helping us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the website, and whether they encounter any errors.

The information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to continuously improve our website for the benefit of all our visitors and customers.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC that tracks and reports website traffic. The data collected is used to analyze user behavior and improve user experience on our website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies can remember your location preferences to show you relevant menu items, your language settings, or your preferred method of ordering.

The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. Functional cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

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 and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

We use advertising services including Google Ads and may also use social media advertising tools such as the Facebook Pixel. These services use cookies to track conversions from ads, optimize ad delivery, and build audiences for future advertising campaigns.

4. Specific Cookies Used on cafe-ranchpizza.rest

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their names, purposes, types, 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, limiting 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 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
cookieconsent_status cafe-ranchpizza.rest Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain, ensuring we do not repeatedly ask for consent. Essential 1 Year
PHPSESSID cafe-ranchpizza.rest Preserves user session state across page requests. Necessary for the website to function correctly. Essential Session
cart_session cafe-ranchpizza.rest Maintains items added to the shopping or order cart during a browsing session. Essential Session
user_preferences cafe-ranchpizza.rest Stores user preferences such as location, language, or ordering preferences for a personalized experience. Functional 6 Months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state across Google Analytics 4 measurements. Collects data on user behavior and website usage. Analytics 2 Years

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.

5.1 Managing Cookies Through Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

  • Block all cookies from being set on your device.
  • Accept all cookies.
  • Delete existing cookies stored on your device.
  • Receive a notification before a cookie is placed on your device.
  • Block third-party cookies only.

Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most popular web browsers:

Please note that if you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to configure your cookie settings on each one separately. Also note that deleting or blocking cookies may impact your user experience, as some features of our website rely on cookies to function properly.

5.2 Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) to prohibit sending information to Google Analytics.

Download the opt-out add-on here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

You can also manage your Google advertising settings by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com

5.3 Opting Out of Google Ads (Advertising Cookies)

To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, you can visit Google's Ad Settings page and adjust your preferences. You can also opt out through the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.

5.4 Opting Out of Facebook Cookies

If you have a Facebook account, you can manage your Facebook advertising preferences by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences settings. You can control the types of ads you see and whether Facebook uses information about your activity on other websites and apps to show you ads.

5.5 Mobile Device Cookie Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you may be able to control cookies through your device's browser settings. Additionally, some mobile operating systems allow you to limit ad tracking through device-level settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to control app tracking. For browser cookies, adjust settings in Safari.
  • Android: Access your browser's settings menu and find the Privacy or Cookie section to manage cookies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience on our website and limit the functionality available to you. Below is a summary of the potential impacts based on the type of cookie you disable:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functions will be impaired or unavailable. You may not be able to navigate the site properly, add items to your order cart, or complete transactions. Some pages may not load correctly.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we may be less able to identify and fix issues or improve user experience based on real user data. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Some personalized features may not be available. Your preferences (such as location or language) may not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter them each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently, and ads may be less relevant to you.

7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. federal and state laws. Specifically:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: Our cookie and data practices comply with the FTC's guidelines on online privacy and transparency. We are committed to fair and non-deceptive practices regarding how we collect and use data through cookies.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Advertising cookies that share data with third parties may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the information below.
  • CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable federal regulations: We comply with all applicable federal regulations regarding electronic communications and data collection.

For users in California, you may submit a request to know, delete, or opt out of the sale/sharing of your personal information by emailing us at [email protected] with the subject line "California Privacy Request."

8. Third-Party Cookie Policies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them to understand how they handle your data:

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We recommend reviewing the respective privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or our cookie practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

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 policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If we make significant changes to the way we use cookies, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means.

10. 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. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Contact Information — Pizza Ranch

When contacting us about this Cookie Policy, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email so we can direct your request to the appropriate team member. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 10 business days.