Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 6, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

1.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

1.2 How Cookies Work

When you visit a website, your browser sends cookies back to that website on every subsequent visit. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember information about you, such as your preferences or login status.

1.3 Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized in several ways:

By Duration

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through a website.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

By Origin

• First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting and can only be read by that website.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by domains other than the one you are visiting, such as analytics or advertising services.

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as:

• Page navigation and access to secure areas of the website
• Shopping cart and checkout functionality
• User authentication and session management
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Cookie consent preferences

Note: These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function properly.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us understand and improve our Services:

• Which pages are most and least popular
• How visitors navigate through the site
• Where visitors come from (referral sources)
• Time spent on pages and bounce rates
• Error messages that visitors encounter
• Performance metrics like page load times

This information is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features:

• Language and region preferences
• Username and login preferences (if you choose to be remembered)
• Customized layout or settings
• Recently viewed items or search history
• Font size and accessibility preferences

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

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

• Track your browsing habits to build a profile of your interests
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Enable social media sharing features
• Provide you with personalized content and offers

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

4. Similar Technologies

4.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Web beacons are tiny graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included in our website or emails. They are used to:

• Track when emails are opened and links are clicked
• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Understand browsing patterns and conversion rates

4.2 Local Storage

Local storage allows us to store data locally in your browser. Unlike cookies, this data is not sent to our servers with every page request. We use local storage for:

• Storing user preferences
• Caching data to improve performance
• Maintaining shopping cart contents

4.3 Device Fingerprinting

We may collect certain information about your device to create a unique identifier for security and fraud prevention purposes. This may include information about your browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and installed plugins.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

1. Click the menu icon (three dots) and select "Settings"
2. Click "Privacy and security" then "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu icon (three lines) and select "Options"
2. Select "Privacy & Security"
3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preferred settings

Apple Safari

1. Go to "Preferences" from the Safari menu
2. Click the "Privacy" tab
3. Choose your cookie blocking settings

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the menu icon (three dots) and select "Settings"
2. Click "Cookies and site permissions" then "Cookies and site data"
3. Choose your preferred settings

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using these links:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)

5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example:

• You may not be able to stay logged in
• Your shopping cart may not work correctly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• You may see less relevant content and advertisements

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track your browsing activity. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can still manage your privacy preferences using the methods described above.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We may notify you through our cookie consent banner
• Material changes will be highlighted when you visit our website

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

• Website: ranchs-pizz.digital

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