Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026 | Last Updated: April 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to pizzasranchs.rest (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy on our website, and what choices you have regarding their use.

This policy applies to all pages, features, and services accessible through pizzasranchs.rest. We encourage you to read this document carefully so you can make informed decisions about your browsing preferences.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies as described here, you may adjust your browser settings or refrain from using certain features of our Website.

For any questions or concerns about this policy, 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 to make websites work more efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the owners of the website.

Cookies are created by the web server hosting the website and delivered to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie as a small file and sends it back to the server every time you return to the website. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. The information gathered through cookies helps us understand how you interact with our website and enables us to serve you better.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website (pizzasranchs.rest) and can only be read by our website. They are primarily used to improve your experience and remember your preferences.

Third-party cookies are set by external services or platforms other than pizzasranchs.rest. For example, when we embed analytics or advertising tools from providers like Google or Facebook, those providers may place their own cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. They help us recognize you when you return to our website, allowing us to remember your preferences and settings.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website cannot function properly. Because they are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent under applicable laws.

Essential cookies allow you to:

  • Navigate between pages seamlessly
  • Use secure areas of the website
  • Remember items in forms or order processes
  • Maintain your session while browsing

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, and whether users encounter any error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to gather this data. Google Analytics places cookies on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior details. This data is processed in aggregate form, meaning no individual user can be identified from it. The analytics data helps us improve the structure, content, and usability of pizzasranchs.rest.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember your language preference, your region, or any customizations you have made. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. They track whether you have visited our website and may share this information with third parties, including advertising networks like Google Ads and Facebook Ads. These cookies remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

The purpose of advertising cookies is to show you tailored advertisements across the internet. You may notice that after visiting pizzasranchs.rest, you see advertisements for our food and services on other websites. This is accomplished through the use of advertising cookies.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below details the specific cookies deployed on pizzasranchs.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

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. Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits data collection on high-traffic sites to prevent performance degradation. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (AdSense) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad click-through conversions and links ad interactions to website actions. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Identifies browsers for the purposes of providing advertising and site analytics. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status pizzasranchs.rest Stores the user's cookie consent preference so that the consent banner is not repeatedly displayed on subsequent visits. Essential / Functional 1 year
PHPSESSID pizzasranchs.rest Preserves user session state across page requests. Maintains the integrity of the browsing session while navigating through the website. Essential Session
XSRF-TOKEN pizzasranchs.rest Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. This cookie ensures that requests made to our server originate from our website. Essential / Security Session
_uetsid Microsoft Bing Ads Collects data on visitor behavior from multiple websites to present more relevant advertisements. Tracks conversions and provides analytics for ad campaigns. Advertising 1 day
user_preferences pizzasranchs.rest Stores user interface preferences such as language settings, region, and display options to personalize the browsing experience. Functional 6 months

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state laws, including but not limited to:

  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): For users located in California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including the right to know what data is collected, the right to delete that data, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: Our cookie practices comply with FTC guidelines on online behavioral advertising and consumer privacy, including providing clear notice and meaningful choice about data collection practices.
  • CAN-SPAM Act: Where cookies interact with email marketing practices, we comply with CAN-SPAM Act requirements.

For essential cookies, no consent is required as they are necessary for the website to function. For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, advertising), we rely on your consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and ability to control cookie usage on your device. There are several ways you can manage or disable cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings menu. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being placed. Instructions for the most popular browsers are provided below:

Browser Instructions to Manage Cookies
Google Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit: support.mozilla.org
Safari Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Visit: support.apple.com
Microsoft Edge Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and Site Permissions. Visit: support.microsoft.com
Opera Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Cookies. Visit: help.opera.com

6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

Several third-party providers offer their own tools to opt out of cookie-based tracking and advertising. We recommend using the following opt-out mechanisms:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting: adssettings.google.com
  • Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising at: facebook.com/adpreferences
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: The NAI provides a centralized tool to opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies. Visit: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: The DAA's opt-out tool allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies. Visit: optout.aboutads.info
  • Your Online Choices (for mobile): Visit youradchoices.com for information about managing advertising choices on mobile devices.

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you are using a mobile device, you can manage cookie-like tracking through your device's operating system settings. On iOS, navigate to Settings → Privacy → Tracking to control app tracking permissions. On Android, navigate to Settings → Privacy → Ads to reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the full right to disable or limit cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of potential impacts based on which types of cookies you disable:

Cookie Type Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. Features such as navigation, secure login areas, order processing, and form submissions may be unavailable or unreliable. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track and analyze how our website performs and how visitors use it. This means we cannot improve our content or identify technical issues. There is no direct impact on your browsing experience.
Functional Cookies Your personalized preferences (such as language or region settings) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter these preferences each time you visit our website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Your experience will not be personalized, and you may see more generic or repetitive ads across the web.

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals from browsers.

However, we respect your privacy and encourage you to use the opt-out tools described in Section 6 of this policy if you wish to limit tracking activities on our website.

9. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children. In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not target children under 13 with interest-based advertising or collect personal data from them through cookies.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information through cookie-related data collection, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information collected through cookies, including:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you through our website cookies.
  • Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of personal information collected about you through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: If we sell or share personal information collected through cookies with third parties for advertising purposes, you have the right to opt out. You may exercise this right by clicking any "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

We encourage you to revisit this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of pizzasranchs.rest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

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 reach out to us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely and transparent manner.

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