Cookie Policy

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The cookie contains a unique identifier that allows our website to recognize your device on future visits.

Types of Cookies by Duration

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These help our website function properly during your visit.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. These remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Types of Cookies by Source

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Pizza Ranch's website to enhance functionality and user experience.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Pizza Ranch uses cookies for several important purposes to enhance your dining and ordering experience:

Essential Website Functionality

• Managing your shopping cart and order information
• Remembering your delivery location and preferences
• Maintaining security and preventing fraud
• Enabling core website features and navigation

Performance Improvement

• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
• Identifying popular menu items and peak ordering times
• Optimizing website speed and performance
• Troubleshooting technical issues

User Experience Personalization

• Remembering your favorite menu items
• Saving your delivery address and contact information
• Customizing content based on your location
• Displaying relevant promotions and offers

Analytics and Statistics

• Understanding how customers use our website
• Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Improving our menu offerings and services
• Generating reports on website performance

Marketing and Advertising

• Showing you relevant advertisements on other websites
• Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
• Providing personalized offers and promotions
• Retargeting visitors with relevant content

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our website, organized by category:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

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

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Pizza Ranch	Maintains user session and login state	Session	Browser close
cart_items	Pizza Ranch	Stores items in shopping cart	Persistent	30 days
delivery_location	Pizza Ranch	Remembers delivery address for orders	Persistent	90 days
user_preferences	Pizza Ranch	Stores user interface preferences	Persistent	365 days
security_token	Pizza Ranch	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	Browser close

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 unique users	Persistent	24 hours
_gat_gtag	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	Persistent	1 minute
_gcl_au	Google Analytics	Stores click identifier for ad tracking	Persistent	90 days
heatmap_data	Pizza Ranch	Tracks user interaction patterns	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	365 days
region_setting	Pizza Ranch	Remembers selected location/region	Persistent	180 days
menu_view	Pizza Ranch	Saves menu display preferences	Persistent	30 days
favorite_items	Pizza Ranch	Stores frequently ordered items	Persistent	365 days
notification_prefs	Pizza Ranch	Manages notification settings	Persistent	365 days

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Stores browser identifier for Facebook advertising	Persistent	90 days
_fbc	Facebook	Stores click identifier for Facebook ads	Persistent	90 days
ads_conversion	Google Ads	Tracks advertising conversion events	Persistent	90 days
remarketing_tag	Pizza Ranch	Enables remarketing to past visitors	Persistent	180 days
promo_tracking	Pizza Ranch	Tracks promotional campaign effectiveness	Persistent	30 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses services from trusted third-party providers, which may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to provide us with detailed statistics about our website visitors.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show relevant ads to people who have visited our website.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising purposes and conversion tracking to measure the success of our marketing campaigns.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Payment Processors

Our payment processing partners may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud.

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDN services to improve website performance, which may set technical cookies for optimization purposes.

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Cookie Category	Typical Duration	Purpose
Session Cookies	Until browser closes	Essential website functionality
Short-term Persistent	1 day - 30 days	Shopping cart, temporary preferences
Medium-term Persistent	30 days - 180 days	User preferences, delivery settings
Long-term Persistent	180 days - 2 years	Analytics, advertising, user recognition

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control how cookies are used on your device:

7.1 Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. Here are step-by-step instructions for popular browsers:

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain cookie tracking through these direct links:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out

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

You can change your 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 can choose to disable cookies, this may impact your experience on our website:

Essential Functions That May Not Work:

• Shopping cart functionality - items may not be saved
• User account login and session management
• Remembering your delivery address and preferences
• Secure payment processing
• Fraud prevention and security features

Features That Will Be Limited:

• Personalized menu recommendations
• Saved favorite items and quick reordering
• Location-based content and pricing
• Website performance optimization
• Customer support chat functionality

Services That May Be Affected:

• Online ordering system
• Delivery tracking
• Loyalty program features
• Promotional offers and discounts
• Newsletter subscription management

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating you don't want to be tracked. However, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

Our Response to DNT Signals

Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals because:

• There is no industry standard for DNT implementation
• Essential cookies are still necessary for website functionality
• We provide our own cookie consent mechanism for better control

Alternative Privacy Controls

Instead of relying on DNT signals, we recommend:

• Using our cookie consent tool to customize your preferences
• Adjusting your browser's privacy settings
• Using the opt-out links provided for third-party services

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

When We Update This Policy

• We implement new cookie technologies
• We partner with new third-party service providers
• Legal requirements change
• Industry standards evolve

How We Notify You of Changes

• Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
• Prominent notice on our website homepage
• Email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
• Social media announcements

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use our website after we post changes to this Cookie Policy, you agree to the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

12. More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, we recommend these resources:

Educational Resources

• All About Cookies - Comprehensive cookie information
• Cookiepedia - Cookie database and information
• FTC Online Tracking - Federal Trade Commission guidance

Browser Help Pages

• Chrome Cookie Settings
• Firefox Cookie Information
• Safari Cookie Management
• Edge Cookie Deletion

Related Policies

• Privacy Policy - How we protect your personal information
• Terms of Service - Website usage terms and conditions
• Refund Policy - Order cancellation and refund procedures