Cookie Policy
Understanding how Pizza Ranch uses cookies to enhance your dining experience
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Pizza Ranch ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at ranch-pizzas.top (the "Website"). This policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with it.
By continuing to browse and use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or discontinue using our Website.
Key Points:
- We use cookies to improve your experience when ordering food online
- Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly
- You have control over non-essential cookies through your browser settings
- This policy works together with our Privacy Policy
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Types of Cookies by Duration:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us remember your actions during a single browsing session, such as items in your shopping cart.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.
Types of Cookies by Origin:
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (ranch-pizzas.top) to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience when ordering food from Pizza Ranch:
Essential Website Functionality
- Maintaining your shopping cart items during your session
- Remembering your delivery location for accurate order processing
- Ensuring secure authentication when you log into your account
- Storing your language and regional preferences
Performance Improvement
- Analyzing website traffic to optimize loading speeds
- Identifying and fixing technical issues
- Understanding which pages are most popular
User Experience Personalization
- Remembering your favorite menu items and order history
- Customizing content based on your dining preferences
- Providing personalized menu recommendations
- Saving your delivery address and contact information
Analytics and Statistics
- Measuring website performance and user engagement
- Understanding customer behavior patterns
- Improving our menu offerings based on popular choices
Marketing and Advertising
- Showing you relevant promotions and special offers
- Targeting advertisements for our food services
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Pizza Ranch | Session management and user authentication | Session | Browser session |
| cart_token | Pizza Ranch | Maintains shopping cart contents | Persistent | 7 days |
| user_location | Pizza Ranch | Stores delivery location for order processing | Persistent | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Pizza Ranch | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session | Browser session |
| cookieConsent | Pizza Ranch | Remembers your cookie preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | Persistent | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24-hour period | Persistent | 24 hours |
| _gat_gtag_* | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Analytics | Persistent | 1 minute |
| page_views | Pizza Ranch | Tracks page visit frequency | Persistent | 30 days |
| user_flow | Pizza Ranch | Analyzes user journey through ordering process | Session | Browser session |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and past orders.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Pizza Ranch | Stores dietary preferences and favorite items | Persistent | 6 months |
| delivery_zone | Pizza Ranch | Remembers your delivery area for faster ordering | Persistent | 90 days |
| language_pref | Pizza Ranch | Stores your preferred language setting | Persistent | 1 year |
| recent_orders | Pizza Ranch | Quick access to your recent order history | Persistent | 3 months |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to provide you with relevant advertisements and measure advertising campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Enables Facebook advertising and analytics | Persistent | 90 days | |
| _fbc | Stores Facebook click identifier | Persistent | 90 days | |
| ads_prefs | Pizza Ranch | Customizes promotional content shown to you | Persistent | 6 months |
| campaign_id | Pizza Ranch | Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness | Persistent | 30 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These partners help us provide better service and understand our customers' needs.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our online ordering system and menu presentation. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram. This helps us reach people who are interested in our food offerings.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Ad Preferences: Facebook Ad Preferences
Payment Processors
Our payment partners may set cookies to ensure secure transaction processing and fraud prevention during online ordering.
Important Note:
We do not have control over third-party cookies. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how your data is used.
6. Cookie Duration
The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on their type and purpose:
Session Cookies
These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. They typically include:
- Shopping cart contents
- User authentication status
- Security tokens
- Temporary preferences
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for specific periods:
| Duration | Cookie Types | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | Rate limiting | Google Analytics throttling |
| 24 hours | Daily analytics | Google Analytics user identification |
| 7 days | Shopping preferences | Cart contents, recent searches |
| 30 days | Location and marketing | Delivery area, campaign tracking |
| 90 days | Advertising | Facebook Pixel, ad targeting |
| 6 months | User preferences | Dietary restrictions, favorite items |
| 1 year | Long-term settings | Language preferences, cookie consent |
| 2 years | Analytics | Google Analytics user tracking |
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Choose "Cookies and other site data"
- Select your preferred cookie setting
- To manage individual cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the three horizontal lines menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your settings
- Click "Manage Data" to view and delete specific cookies
- Use "Clear Data" to remove all stored cookies
Safari
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie blocking preference
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view stored cookies
- Select cookies to remove or click "Remove All"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left menu
- Choose "Cookies and site data"
- Select your preferred cookie setting
- Click "See all cookies and site data" to manage individual cookies
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services using these links:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ads: Manage your Facebook ad preferences
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Opt out of interest-based advertising
- Network Advertising Initiative: Consumer opt-out page
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies for the full website experience
- Reject non-essential cookies while keeping necessary ones
- Customize your cookie preferences for different categories
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may significantly impact your experience on our website. Here's what you should expect:
Essential Functions That May Not Work:
- Online Ordering: You may not be able to add items to your cart or complete purchases
- Account Login: You may not be able to stay logged in to your Pizza Ranch account
- Location Services: We may not be able to determine your delivery area
- Preferences: Your dietary restrictions and favorite items won't be remembered
- Security: Some security features may not function properly
Features That Will Be Limited:
- Personalized menu recommendations
- Order history and quick reordering
- Saved delivery addresses and payment methods
- Promotional offers tailored to your preferences
- Website performance optimizations
Recommendation:
For the best pizza ordering experience, we recommend accepting our essential and functional cookies while customizing your preferences for analytics and marketing cookies based on your comfort level.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. When you choose to turn on the DNT setting in your browser, your browser sends a special signal to websites, analytics companies, ad networks, plug-in providers, and other web services you encounter while browsing to stop tracking your activity.
Our Response to DNT Signals
Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals. As a result, like many websites, we do not alter our data collection and use practices when we detect a DNT signal from your browser.
However, we provide you with meaningful choices about the information we collect and use for advertising purposes through our cookie consent tool and the opt-out mechanisms described in this policy.
How to Enable DNT
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > Send a "Do Not Track" request
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send "Do Not Track" requests
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through prominent website notices
- Send email notifications to registered users when substantial changes affect data collection
- Update our cookie consent tool to reflect new cookie categories or purposes
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Stay Informed:
We recommend bookmarking this page and checking back occasionally to ensure you're aware of our current cookie practices. Your continued use of our website after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact Us
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Pizza Ranch Customer Service
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +75 827 173 6512
Address: 4786 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
When contacting us about cookies, please include:
- Your browser type and version
- The specific cookie or issue you're experiencing
- Any error messages you've encountered
- Your preferred method of contact for our response
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend visiting these helpful resources:
Educational Resources
- All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org - Comprehensive guide to understanding and managing cookies
- Cookie Central: www.cookiecentral.com - Technical information about how cookies work
- Privacy International: privacyinternational.org - Global privacy rights organization
Browser Help Pages
- Google Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings Help
- Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Help
- Apple Safari: Safari Cookie Management
- Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings
Industry Standards and Regulations
- GDPR Information: gdpr-info.eu - European data protection regulation
- CCPA Information: California Consumer Privacy Act
- Interactive Advertising Bureau: www.iab.com - Advertising industry standards
These resources can help you better understand your privacy rights and how to protect your personal information online while still enjoying the convenience of modern web services like online food ordering.