Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website pizz-ranchs.rest, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or disable them. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, both of which are available on our website. Together, these documents describe how we collect, use, and protect information about you.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us at [email protected].

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 by website operators in order to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information about user behavior and preferences.

When you visit pizz-ranchs.rest, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends that cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you 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 other organizations whose content appears on the page you are viewing (known as "third-party cookies"). Third-party cookies are typically set by advertising networks, social media platforms, and analytics providers.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you load a web page, your browser makes a request to our web server. The server may respond with one or more cookies, which are then stored by your browser. Each cookie contains a unique identifier along with additional data such as an expiration date and the domain it belongs to. Every subsequent request your browser makes to our server will include these cookies, allowing us to recognize your session and maintain your preferences.

Some cookies expire when you close your browser — these are called "session cookies." Others remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them — these are called "persistent cookies."

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Pizza Ranch uses cookies for several important reasons:

  • To ensure our website functions correctly and securely.
  • To remember your preferences and settings, improving your browsing experience.
  • To analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve our content and services.
  • To deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
  • To enable social media features and integrations.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations under applicable United States law, including the Federal Trade Commission Act and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types: Essential, Functional, Analytics, and Advertising cookies. Below is a detailed description of each category.

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as strictly necessary cookies) are required for our website to operate. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as adding items to an online cart, logging into your account, or submitting a contact form — cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing purposes, and they cannot be turned off in our systems.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, region, or font size — and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's structure, content, and user experience. We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to gather this information.

4.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides details about the specific cookies used on pizz-ranchs.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

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. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. 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 to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks conversions and ad performance. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID pizz-ranchs.rest Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for core website functionality such as login sessions and shopping cart data. Essential Session
cookie_consent pizz-ranchs.rest Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid showing the cookie notice on every page visit. Essential 1 year
user_prefs pizz-ranchs.rest Remembers user preferences such as selected location, language, or display settings for a personalized experience. Functional 6 months
_uetsid Microsoft Bing Ads Used by Microsoft Advertising to collect visitor behavior data for analytics and targeted advertising purposes. Advertising 1 day
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year

Please note that this list may be updated periodically as we add or remove third-party services. We encourage you to check this page regularly for the latest information.

6. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own (first-party) cookies, we allow a number of trusted third-party service providers to set cookies on our website. These providers include, but are not limited to:

  • Google LLC — for analytics (Google Analytics), advertising (Google Ads, DoubleClick), and mapping services.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for social media integration and targeted advertising via the Facebook Pixel.
  • Microsoft Corporation — for advertising and retargeting through Microsoft Bing Ads.

We do not control the cookies set by these third parties, and their use is governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of those organizations. We encourage you to review those policies separately.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and ability to control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may impact the functionality and performance of our website.

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions on how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You may also opt out of tracking by specific third-party providers by using the tools they provide:

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage ad tracking through your device's operating system settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

The following table summarizes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functionality will be impaired. You may not be able to log in, use the shopping cart, place orders, or complete forms. We strongly recommend keeping these enabled.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and personalization settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit the site.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This does not affect your experience directly, but it limits our ability to improve the website based on user behavior.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly, and we will not be able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on where you reside in the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information and the use of tracking technologies like cookies.

9.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected about you through cookies and tracking technologies.
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • The right to delete personal information collected about you.
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9.2 Federal Consumer Protection

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), which requires that we be transparent about our data collection practices and not engage in deceptive or unfair acts in relation to consumer data. Our cookie disclosures are designed to be clear, honest, and complete in accordance with FTC guidance on online behavioral advertising and data collection.

10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Currently, there is no universally agreed-upon standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you may use the opt-out tools listed in Section 7.2 above to limit tracking.

11. Cookie Consent and Updates to This Policy

By using our website pizz-ranchs.rest, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. Where required by law, we will request your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device through our cookie consent banner.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

12. 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 using the details below:

Pizza Ranch — Contact Information

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently. Our team will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.


This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 24, 2026. It applies to the website pizz-ranchs.rest operated by Pizza Ranch, located in the United States. This policy is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws, including the FTC Act and, where applicable, the CCPA/CPRA.