Cookie Policy
Learn about how Pizza Ranch uses cookies to enhance your dining experience
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Pizza Ranch ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website pizza-ranchs.rest.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By using 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 refrain from using our website.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.
Types of Cookies by Duration:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only while you browse our website. They are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
Types of Cookies by Source:
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (pizza-ranchs.rest) 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 reasons related to our food service business:
- Essential Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly, including secure login, shopping cart functionality, and order processing
- Location Services: To estimate delivery times and show relevant restaurant locations
- Order Management: To remember your cart items and food preferences across sessions
- User Experience: To remember your language preferences, dietary restrictions, and favorite menu items
- Performance Analysis: To understand how visitors interact with our menu and ordering system
- Marketing: To show you relevant food offers and promotions
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without severely affecting the functionality of our site.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Pizza Ranch | Session management and user authentication | Session | Until browser closed |
| cart_session | Pizza Ranch | Maintains shopping cart contents | Persistent | 7 days |
| user_location | Pizza Ranch | Remembers delivery location for order estimation | Persistent | 30 days |
| order_preferences | Pizza Ranch | Stores food preferences and dietary restrictions | Persistent | 90 days |
| security_token | Pizza Ranch | CSRF protection for form submissions | Session | Until browser closed |
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 | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to protect servers | Persistent | 1 minute |
| menu_tracking | Pizza Ranch | Tracks which menu items are viewed most | Persistent | 30 days |
| page_performance | Pizza Ranch | Monitors site loading times and performance | Session | Until browser closed |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and customizing your experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Pizza Ranch | Remembers your language selection | Persistent | 1 year |
| restaurant_location | Pizza Ranch | Remembers preferred restaurant location | Persistent | 6 months |
| ui_preferences | Pizza Ranch | Stores interface customizations | Persistent | 90 days |
| dietary_restrictions | Pizza Ranch | Remembers dietary preferences and allergies | Persistent | 1 year |
| favorite_items | Pizza Ranch | Stores your favorite menu items for quick ordering | Persistent | 6 months |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel for ad targeting and conversion tracking | Persistent | 3 months | |
| _fbc | Facebook click identifier for ad attribution | Persistent | 3 months | |
| promotion_shown | Pizza Ranch | Tracks which promotional offers have been displayed | Persistent | 30 days |
| marketing_campaign | Pizza Ranch | Identifies the marketing source of your visit | Persistent | 90 days |
| retargeting_pixel | Various Ad Networks | Enables showing relevant ads on other websites | Persistent | 180 days |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with several third-party service providers who may set cookies on our website. These providers have their own privacy policies and cookie policies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google may use this data across their services.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and show relevant ads to people who have visited our website.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Social Media Platforms
Our website may include social media sharing buttons which may set cookies from platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Each platform has its own cookie and privacy policies that govern how they collect and use data.
6. Cookie Duration
Our cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:
| Duration | Cookie Types | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Session (until browser closed) | Essential functionality | Login session, security tokens, temporary cart data |
| 24 hours | Analytics, performance | Daily analytics tracking, performance metrics |
| 7-30 days | User preferences, cart persistence | Shopping cart, recent orders, promotional tracking |
| 3-6 months | Functionality, marketing | Location preferences, favorite items, ad targeting |
| 1-2 years | Analytics, long-term preferences | Google Analytics, language settings, dietary preferences |
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block specific sites, click "See all cookies and site data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the three lines menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
- You can search for specific sites or delete all data
- Adjust the "Enhanced Tracking Protection" settings as desired
Safari
- Click "Safari" in the menu bar, then "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie and tracking settings
- Click "Manage Website Data" to view and delete specific cookies
- Use "Prevent cross-site tracking" to limit tracking cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and stored data"
- Adjust your cookie settings or manage individual site permissions
- Click "See all cookies and site data" to view and delete specific cookies
7.2 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook Ads: Facebook Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA WebChoices Tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to:
- Accept or reject different categories of cookies
- View detailed information about each cookie type
- Change your preferences at any time
- Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies
You can access your cookie preferences by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and refreshing the page to see our consent banner again.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
โ ๏ธ Important Notice
Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website, particularly those related to ordering food and managing your account.
If you disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:
Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled):
- Unable to maintain shopping cart contents
- Cannot complete online orders
- Login functionality may not work
- Security features may be compromised
Functionality Cookies:
- Language preferences will not be remembered
- Location settings will reset each visit
- Dietary preferences and restrictions will not be saved
- Favorite menu items will not be stored
Analytics Cookies:
- We cannot improve our website based on usage data
- Performance issues may not be identified quickly
- Popular menu items and features cannot be tracked
Marketing Cookies:
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- Promotional offers may not be personalized
- Remarketing campaigns will not function
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices made through our cookie consent tool and browser settings. You can control tracking through:
- Our cookie consent preferences
- Browser cookie settings
- Third-party opt-out tools mentioned above
- Privacy-focused browser extensions
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 for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make significant changes to this policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify users through our website banner or email (for registered users)
- Request renewed consent where legally required
- Provide clear information about what has changed
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
๐ง Email
๐ Phone
+7 969 228-62-12
๐ Address
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12. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit these external resources:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
- Cookiepedia - Database of cookies and their purposes
- Your Online Choices - European opt-out platform
- Browser help pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
Note: This Cookie Policy is part of our overall privacy framework. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.