Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch. This Cookie Policy describes how Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at ranchs-pizza.rest. This policy is intended to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, 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 computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and 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 third-party 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 device both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you first visit our website, cookies are downloaded to your device. The next time you visit the site from the same device, your browser checks whether it has any relevant cookies and, if so, sends the information contained in those cookies back to the website. The website then recognizes that you have visited before and, in some cases, tailors the content it shows you accordingly.

Cookies may also store a unique identifier — a random number assigned to your device — which allows the website to recognize your browser as you navigate between pages and when you return on future visits.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only for the duration of your browser session. They are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after your browser session ends, until they expire or until you manually delete them. They help websites remember your preferences across multiple visits.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

Pizza Ranch uses the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential to the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and online ordering. Without these cookies, services you have requested — like placing an online order — cannot be provided. These cookies do not collect information about you that could be used for marketing or remembering where you have been on the internet.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website's core functions, you cannot opt out of them. However, you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but be aware that some parts of the website may then not work properly.

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, see how visitors move around the site, and identify any errors or issues users may encounter. 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 website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which places several cookies on your device to track your interactions with our website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, functional cookies may remember your location so we can show you relevant restaurant information, or they may remember your preferred language setting. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

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. 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. Quite often, targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to website functionality provided by the other organizations.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

5. Similar Tracking Technologies

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

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images (usually invisible) embedded in web pages or emails. They help us understand how users interact with our emails and website, such as whether an email was opened or a link was clicked.
• Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device. It works similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and persists even after the browser is closed.
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is only retained for the duration of the browser session and is deleted when the tab or window is closed.
• JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code embedded in our website that collect information about your browsing behavior and send it to third-party analytics or advertising platforms.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

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 clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular 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/

6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage interest-based advertising preferences through your device settings:

• iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions. You can also go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Apple Advertising to limit ad tracking.
• Android: Go to Settings > Privacy > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on our website. Below we describe the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:

• Essential Cookies Disabled: Core features of our website will not function properly. You may not be able to complete online orders, your shopping cart may not retain items, secure login may not work, and you may experience frequent errors or be unable to access certain pages. We do not recommend disabling these cookies.
• Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to track your visit or collect data on how you use our website. This means we cannot improve our website based on usage patterns. Your browsing experience will not be significantly affected.
• Functional Cookies Disabled: You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website. For example, your preferred location, language settings, and personalization features may not be saved. The website will still function, but your experience may be less personalized.
• Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ad repeated more frequently. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see no ads — only that the ads you see may be less tailored to you.

8. Cookies and California 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 personal information that cookies collect about you. These rights include:

• The right to know what personal information is being collected through cookies and how it is used.
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through advertising cookies.
• The right to delete personal information we have collected about you through cookies (subject to certain exceptions).
• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below. You may also use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link available on our website.

Please note that some cookie-related data sharing with advertising partners may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You can opt out of this by using the opt-out tools listed above or by adjusting your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in this policy to control tracking on our website.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy or cookie policies. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the cookie and privacy policy of every website you visit.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes, we may also notify you more prominently, such as by adding a notice to our homepage or sending you an email notification (if we have your email address).

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

12. Legal Basis for Processing

We process cookie-related data in accordance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the FTC Act (Federal Trade Commission Act) regarding unfair or deceptive practices. For users in states with specific privacy legislation, such as California (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA), we comply with the applicable requirements of those laws, including providing opt-out mechanisms and responding to consumer rights requests.

For essential cookies, our legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating a functional website and providing you with the services you request. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time through our cookie consent tool.

13. Data Retention

We retain data collected through cookies only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Cookie Policy. The specific retention periods for individual cookies are listed in the cookies table in Section 4. After these periods expire, the cookies are automatically deleted from your device or the data is removed from our systems, whichever is applicable.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us using the following information: