Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 3, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Pizza Ranch. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy applies to all visitors and users of ranchpizza.top.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) where applicable to California residents.
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. These files are created by the website's server and stored in your browser. Each cookie contains a small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or items in a shopping cart.
Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. They help create a more personalized and seamless browsing experience. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, although some cookies may be linked to personal data you have previously provided to us.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit ranchpizza.top, our web server sends a small text file (cookie) to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are integrated into the website (known as "third-party cookies"). Both types are used on our website, as described in further detail below.
2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website and are essential for certain website functions.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and recognize you on future visits.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on ranchpizza.top:
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, core features of our website — such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions — would not work. These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing purposes, and they cannot be turned off in our systems. You may set your browser to block these cookies, but doing so will significantly impair the functionality of our website.
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, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze information about how users interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as the pages you visit, the time you spend on our website, and the links you click.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
Functional cookies may remember your language preferences, location, and other settings to provide you with a more tailored experience when you visit our website about Pizza Ranch's menu, offerings, and promotions.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These 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 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 may use Google Ads and other advertising platforms to promote Pizza Ranch's products and services. These platforms use cookies to track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to display relevant ads to you across the internet.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on ranchpizza.top:
| 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 across pages. | 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 single day. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites to protect servers from being overloaded. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and measures the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. | Advertising | 3 months |
_session_id |
ranchpizza.top | Maintains user session state across page requests. Essential for the website to function correctly and to keep you logged in during your visit. | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
ranchpizza.top | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences, so the consent banner is not shown on every page visit after the initial acceptance. | Essential | 12 months |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks user behavior across websites for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 3 months |
user_prefs |
ranchpizza.top | Stores user preferences such as language settings, location preferences, and display options to personalize the browsing experience on return visits. | Functional | 6 months |
cart_token |
ranchpizza.top | Maintains the state of a user's shopping cart or order preferences, allowing items to persist between pages and visits without being lost. | Functional | 7 days |
_gac_UA-XXXXXX |
Google Ads / Analytics | Contains campaign-related information for the user. Used to link Google Ads campaign data with Google Analytics for comprehensive reporting on advertising performance. | Advertising | 90 days |
* This list may be updated periodically as we add or remove third-party services. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our cookie practices.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to our own cookies, we allow certain third-party services to place cookies on your device through our website. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. The third-party services we currently use include:
- Google LLC — for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads). Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for social media integration and targeted advertising through the Facebook Pixel. Meta's cookie policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
Please note that we do not have control over cookies placed by third parties, and by using our website, you acknowledge that these third parties may also set cookies on your device in accordance with their respective policies.
6. How to Manage and Control 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:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, to alert you when cookies are being set, or to delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome — Manage cookies in Chrome settings
- Mozilla Firefox — Manage cookies in Firefox settings
- Apple Safari — Manage cookies in Safari settings
- Microsoft Edge — Manage cookies in Edge settings
- Opera — Manage cookies in Opera settings
For information about cookies on mobile devices, please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions or your mobile browser's help documentation.
6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those services:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook / Meta Ads: You can manage your Facebook advertising preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI members at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies at: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for users in multiple regions): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
6.3 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools listed above to exercise control over tracking and targeted advertising.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
The following table summarizes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:
| Cookie Category | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | The website may not function properly. Core features such as navigation, form submissions, shopping cart functionality, and account access may be unavailable. |
| Analytics and Performance | We will not be able to monitor website performance or understand how visitors use our website. This may affect our ability to improve the site. Your browsing experience will not be directly impacted. |
| Functional | Your preferences (such as language settings, saved items, and personalization features) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit. |
| Advertising and Targeting | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same advertisements more frequently, and we will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. |
8. California Residents — Your Privacy Rights
If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the data collected through cookies. These rights include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: If we share your cookie data with third parties for advertising purposes, you have the right to opt out of such sharing. You may exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 of this policy or by contacting us directly.
- 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 contact information provided in Section 10 of this policy.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the technologies we use, or applicable legal requirements. 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 are using cookies.
If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy that materially affect your rights or how we use your information, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or, where appropriate, by sending you a direct communication.
Your continued use of ranchpizza.top after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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 in a timely and transparent manner.
- Company Name: Pizza Ranch
- Website: ranchpizza.top
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: United States
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 3, 2026. Pizza Ranch is committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent, trustworthy online experience at ranchpizza.top.