Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 1, 2026 | Last Updated: April 1, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to pizzasranchs.world, the official website of Pizza Ranch. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your browsing experience on our website. This Cookie Policy is part of our broader commitment to your privacy and is designed to comply with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing consumer protection and fair business practices.
By continuing to use our website at pizzasranchs.world, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You have the right to manage your cookie preferences at any time, as described in detail in 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. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website and are delivered to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie as a small file and sends it back to the server each time you visit the same website. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own; however, when combined with other data, they can help identify you as a user.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit pizzasranchs.world, our web server sends a cookie to your device. Your browser stores this cookie in a dedicated folder. The next time you visit our website, your browser retrieves the cookie and sends it back to our server. This process allows us to recognize your device and remember your preferences, login status, or other information from your previous visit.
Cookies can be categorized based on their origin and lifespan:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by Pizza Ranch (via pizzasranchs.world) to enable core functionality and improve your experience on our site.
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services and partners (such as Google Analytics or advertising networks) whose content appears on our website.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through the site.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences across multiple visits.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Pizza Ranch uses cookies for several important reasons, all aimed at providing you with the best possible experience on our website and improving our food services. Specifically, we use cookies to:
- Ensure the proper functioning and security of our website.
- Remember your preferences and settings so you do not have to re-enter them each visit.
- Understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages they visit and how long they spend on each page.
- Measure the effectiveness of our online marketing campaigns, including promotions for our food menu items and special offers.
- Deliver relevant advertisements and promotions tailored to your interests.
- Prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the security of our online platform.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We classify the cookies used on pizzasranchs.world into four main categories: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Advertising cookies. Below is a detailed explanation of each category.
4.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in to your account, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website would not function properly.
Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. They are required to ensure the security and integrity of our website. Because they are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent under applicable law.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. 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 correctly.
Examples of what functional cookies enable on pizzasranchs.world include remembering your preferred language, storing your location to show relevant restaurant locations and menu availability, and keeping track of items in your online order.
4.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform.
The data collected includes information such as the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, the links you click, and the source of your visit (e.g., a search engine or social media). This data is aggregated and anonymized and does not directly identify individual users.
4.4 Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies, also known as targeting or marketing cookies, are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on our website and on third-party websites. These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites. They are set by our advertising partners, such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook).
If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests.
5. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on pizzasranchs.world, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting 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. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last click ad information from Facebook. Used for conversion tracking and retargeting campaigns. | Advertising | 3 months |
SESSID |
pizzasranchs.world | Maintains your session state across multiple page requests. Required for the website to function correctly. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
pizzasranchs.world | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by verifying that form submissions originate from our website. | Essential | Session |
cookie_consent |
pizzasranchs.world | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask for your consent on every visit. | Essential | 1 year |
user_prefs |
pizzasranchs.world | Remembers your website preferences such as language selection, location, and display settings. | Functional | 6 months |
cart_items |
pizzasranchs.world | Stores the items you have added to your online order cart so they are retained during and between sessions. | Functional | 7 days |
NID |
Registers a unique ID to remember your preferences and other information, such as preferred language and search results. | Advertising | 6 months |
6. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies
In addition to the cookies set by Pizza Ranch directly, certain third-party services integrated into pizzasranchs.world may also place cookies on your device. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review those policies for more information about their practices.
6.1 Google Services
We use Google Analytics and Google Ads to measure website performance and run targeted advertising campaigns. Google may use the data collected through these services to personalize ads across its network. You can learn more about how Google uses this data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy.
6.2 Meta (Facebook) Pixel
We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, and to build audiences for retargeting campaigns. Meta may use the information collected to provide measurement services and targeted advertising. You can review Meta's data practices at Meta's Privacy Policy.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to manage, restrict, or disable cookies at any time. There are several methods available to you, each described in detail below. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or warn you before accepting new ones. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Apple Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge
- Opera: Manage cookies in Opera
7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies
In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by our third-party partners to limit the use of tracking cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at Google Ad Settings.
- Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your ad preferences through Facebook Ad Preferences.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI opt-out tool at optout.networkadvertising.org.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info.
7.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you are accessing our website from a mobile device, you can manage your cookie and tracking preferences through your device's operating system settings. On iOS devices, you can navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions. On Android devices, you can access ad settings through Settings > Google > Ads.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the full right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on pizzasranchs.world. The following outlines the potential effects of disabling different types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. Key features such as form submissions, secure login, and shopping cart functionality may be unavailable. We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences (such as language and location) will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our site. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to collect data on your visit, which may affect our ability to improve the website experience for all users. This will not directly impact your use of the site. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly, and they may be less relevant to you. |
9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law
As a business operating in the United States, Pizza Ranch respects and upholds your privacy rights as afforded by applicable federal and state laws. If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which include:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, including through cookies and similar technologies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information collected through cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. Under the FTC Act, we are also committed to fair and transparent practices in our use of cookies and online tracking technologies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website pizzasranchs.world is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information promptly, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a notice on our website or by other means of communication.
We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of pizzasranchs.world after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
- Business Name: Pizza Ranch
- Website: pizzasranchs.world
- Email: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 1, 2026, and is effective as of that date. All rights reserved — Pizza Ranch, 2026.