Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

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 pizz-ranch.click (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser preferences accordingly or stop using our Website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences, and they help websites remember information about your visit.

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.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to our Website.

Types of Cookies by Source:

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our Website and can only be read by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our Website:

  • Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like user authentication, shopping cart functionality, and security features
  • Performance Improvement: To understand how visitors interact with our Website and identify areas for improvement
  • User Experience Personalization: To remember your preferences, location, and previous orders to provide a tailored experience
  • Analytics and Statistics: To gather insights about Website usage, popular menu items, and visitor demographics
  • Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Food Service Specific: To remember your delivery location, dietary preferences, and favorite menu items

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without severely affecting the functionality of our Website.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Pizza Ranch Session management and user authentication Session Browser session
cart_items Pizza Ranch Stores shopping cart contents Persistent 7 days
csrf_token Pizza Ranch Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session Browser session
cookieConsent Pizza Ranch Remembers your cookie consent preferences Persistent 1 year
load_balancer Pizza Ranch Distributes server load for optimal performance Session Browser session

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 tracks sessions Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Persistent 24 hours
_gat_gtag Google Analytics Throttles request rate to reduce server load Persistent 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Analytics Stores and tracks conversions Persistent 90 days
page_views Pizza Ranch Tracks popular pages and menu items Persistent 30 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
language_pref Pizza Ranch Stores language preference Persistent 1 year
delivery_location Pizza Ranch Remembers your delivery address for faster ordering Persistent 90 days
dietary_prefs Pizza Ranch Stores dietary restrictions and preferences Persistent 6 months
favorite_items Pizza Ranch Remembers frequently ordered menu items Persistent 1 year
ui_preferences Pizza Ranch Stores interface customization settings Persistent 6 months

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Tracks visitors for Facebook advertising Persistent 90 days
_fbc Facebook Stores browser ID for Facebook conversion tracking Persistent 90 days
GoogleAdsId Google Ads Enables conversion tracking and remarketing Persistent 90 days
remarketing_list Pizza Ranch Identifies visitors for targeted marketing campaigns Persistent 180 days
ad_preferences Pizza Ranch Stores advertising preferences and interests Persistent 1 year

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website uses services provided by third parties, which may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective privacy policies of these third parties.

Third-Party Services We Use:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement. Google Privacy Policy
  • Google Ads: For online advertising and conversion tracking. Google Ads Privacy Policy
  • Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and remarketing. Facebook Privacy Policy
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal). Cookies are subject to their respective privacy policies.

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Duration Cookie Examples When They Expire
Session PHPSESSID, csrf_token When you close your browser
24 Hours _gid Automatically after 1 day
7 Days cart_items Automatically after 1 week
90 Days _fbp, GoogleAdsId, delivery_location Automatically after 3 months
1 Year cookieConsent, language_pref Automatically after 12 months
2 Years _ga Automatically after 24 months

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click on the menu button (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu
  3. Click on "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Click on "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
  7. To manage cookies for specific sites, click "See all cookies and site data"

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click on the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings" or "Preferences"
  3. Click on "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," click on "Manage Data"
  5. Select sites to remove cookies or use "Remove All" to delete all cookies
  6. Adjust the "Enhanced Tracking Protection" settings as desired

Safari (Mac)

  1. Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu
  3. Click on the "Privacy" tab
  4. Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preference
  5. To see stored cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
  6. Select individual sites or use "Remove All" to delete all cookies

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click on the menu button (three horizontal dots) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings" from the menu
  3. Click on "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
  4. Click on "Cookies and site data"
  5. Adjust your cookie settings as preferred
  6. To view stored cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through these direct links:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our Website, or by contacting us directly.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our Website:

  • Limited Functionality: Some features may not work properly, including our shopping cart and user account features
  • Loss of Preferences: Your delivery location, dietary preferences, and favorite items will not be remembered
  • Reduced Personalization: We won't be able to provide personalized menu recommendations
  • Repeated Consent Requests: You may see cookie consent banners on every visit
  • Order History: We may not be able to maintain your order history across sessions
  • Performance Issues: The Website may load slower without performance optimization cookies

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.

To enable Do Not Track in your browser:

  • 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, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify users of significant changes through our Website or email
  • Provide an opportunity to review and accept updated cookie settings if required

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Pizza Ranch

548 SE Ash St, Portland, OR 97214, USA

+1 971-489-2202

[email protected]

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit these helpful resources:

This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand how we use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website while respecting your privacy and giving you control over your data.