Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 30, 2026

1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy is published by Ranch Pizza, the operator of the website located at ranch-pizza.click. We are a food service business based in the United States. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, you may contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to give website operators information about how their sites are being used.

When you visit ranch-pizza.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visit.

Cookies do not typically contain any personally identifiable information on their own. However, in some cases, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle personal data.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can be classified based on who sets them:

  • First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by Ranch Pizza (i.e., set by the ranch-pizza.click domain). They are used to make our website function correctly and to remember your preferences.
  • Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than ranch-pizza.click. They are placed by third-party services that appear on our website, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and social media platforms. We do not control how these third parties use their cookies.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that exist only for the duration of your browser session. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (specified in the cookie) or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on ranch-pizza.click:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of our website cannot function. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are fundamental to the functioning of the website.

Essential cookies help us:

  • Maintain the security of your session while using our website
  • Remember items you have added to an online order or cart
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Ensure our website loads correctly on your device

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and whether visitors encounter any error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous — it does not identify individual visitors. We use this data to improve how our website works and to understand user behavior.

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about website usage. Google Analytics uses its own set of cookies to track visitor interactions on our website. The data collected includes your IP address (in anonymized form), browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URL.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies can remember your location, your preferred language, or your preferred menu options. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

Functional cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings (such as font size or display preferences)
  • Remember whether you have previously been shown certain notices or pop-ups
  • Provide features such as live chat or embedded media players

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and meaningful to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites and devices to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.

We may use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) and similar platforms to advertise our food services online. These services use cookies to track conversions and to serve targeted advertisements based on your past visits to our website and other websites.

4. Specific Cookies Used on ranch-pizza.click

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

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 by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Analytics (Third-Party) 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 during a single day; creates a new ID every 24 hours. Analytics (Third-Party) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high traffic sites by reducing the number of tracking requests to Google Analytics servers. Analytics (Third-Party) 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (Google Tag Manager) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions; links actions on our website to Google Ads campaigns. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days
cookieconsent_status ranch-pizza.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. Remembers whether you have accepted or declined the use of non-essential cookies on our website. Essential (First-Party) 1 year
PHPSESSID ranch-pizza.click Preserves user session state across page requests. This session cookie is essential for maintaining login state and shopping cart information during your browsing session. Essential (First-Party) Session
_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 the purpose of providing advertising and site analytics services. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID for targeted advertising purposes. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences such as preferred language, number of search results, and Google SafeSearch settings. Advertising (Third-Party) 6 months
preferences ranch-pizza.click Stores user interface preferences such as display language, location, and preferred menu category selections for a personalized experience on return visits. Functional (First-Party) 6 months

Note: The list of cookies may be updated periodically as we add or remove features from our website or change our third-party service providers. We recommend checking this Cookie Policy regularly for the most up-to-date information.

5. 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, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, which governs unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including online data collection and disclosure
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which provide California residents with rights regarding their personal information, including information collected through cookies
  • Various other applicable state privacy laws in the United States

For cookies that are not strictly necessary, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools described in Section 6 below.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways in which you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 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 notify you before accepting cookies. The steps to do so vary from browser to browser. Please refer to the help pages of your specific browser for guidance:

Browser How to Manage Cookies
Google Chrome Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Visit: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Visit: support.mozilla.org
Microsoft Edge Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions. Visit: support.microsoft.com
Safari (Desktop) Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Visit: support.apple.com
Safari (iOS/Mobile) Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies. Visit: support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
Opera Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies. Visit: help.opera.com

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings, some parts of our website may not function correctly or may become unavailable to you.

6.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

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 to stop transmitting information to Google Analytics servers.

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On

Additionally, you can opt out of personalized advertising by Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings page:

Google Ad Settings

6.3 Google Ads (Conversion Tracking) Opt-Out

To opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising purposes, you can visit Google's advertising privacy page and adjust your preferences:

Google Advertising Privacy

6.4 Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

If you wish to opt out of Facebook's interest-based advertising, you can adjust your settings on Facebook's Ad Preferences page. If you are not logged in to Facebook, you can opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance:

Facebook Ad Preferences Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

6.5 Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) provides a tool that allows you to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies. You can access this tool at:

NAI Opt-Out Tool

6.6 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites asking them not to track your online activity. At this time, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will endeavor to comply with DNT signals where technically feasible and where such compliance is consistent with applicable law.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling or blocking cookies may affect your experience on our website. Specifically:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: If you block essential cookies, you may not be able to use core features of our website, such as placing online orders, maintaining items in your cart, or staying logged in during a session. Page load times may also be affected.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will no longer be able to collect statistical data about how you use our website. This means we may have less insight into how to improve our services and user experience, but it will not affect your ability to browse the website.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences and settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit ranch-pizza.click, such as your location or preferred language settings.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements online, but they may be less relevant to your interests and browsing history. The advertisements you see from us will not be personalized to your past behavior.

8. California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Some of the data collected through cookies may be considered "personal information" under California law. Your rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information, which under the CCPA may include sharing data with third-party advertising partners through cookies.
  • 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 contact information provided in Section 10 below.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Your continued use of ranch-pizza.click following any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law.

10. Contact Us

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

Ranch Pizza — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. California residents submitting requests under the CCPA/CPRA will receive a response within the timeframe required by applicable law.