Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Cafe Rio's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to give you clear, transparent, and comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website rioscafe.digital. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our website is as transparent as possible.
This Cookie Policy applies to all users who visit our website, regardless of location. If you are a resident of California, please note that this policy is designed to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as applicable provisions of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act related to fair and transparent data practices.
We encourage you to read this policy in full. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this document.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites work more efficiently, to provide better user experiences, and to collect analytical and marketing information.
Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you visit and are delivered to your browser. Your browser stores these cookies and sends them back to the server each time you make a request — for example, when you navigate to a new page on our website. This allows the server to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit rioscafe.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your device. The next time you visit our site, your browser sends that cookie back to our server, which can then identify your device and recall information such as your preferences or items you may have interacted with on our site.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as first-party cookies) or by third-party organizations, such as advertisers or analytics providers (known as third-party cookies).
Cookies can also be categorized based on how long they remain on your device:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They help our website function properly during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time after you close your browser. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
At Cafe Rio, we use cookies for a variety of important reasons, including:
- To ensure the core functionality of our website works correctly.
- To remember your preferences and settings so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit.
- To understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve performance and content.
- To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
- To protect against fraudulent activity and ensure the security of our website.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on rioscafe.digital. Each category serves a different purpose and has a different impact on your privacy and browsing experience.
4.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies (also known as strictly necessary cookies) are required for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website may not work. These cookies do not collect any personal information for marketing purposes and are not used to track you across other websites.
Examples of what essential cookies do on our site:
- Enable you to navigate between pages without losing information.
- Remember items in your online order or cart (if applicable).
- Ensure security features function correctly.
- Allow access to secure areas of the website.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our website. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers such as Google Analytics.
4.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, location, or other customizable features — and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission.
These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites. Under the CCPA/CPRA, sharing data through these cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. You have the right to opt out of this activity as a California resident.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on rioscafe.digital, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses our website. Used to distinguish users. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 2 Years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses our website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle the request rate, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps manage and limit data collection frequency. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 1 Minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversion events. | Advertising (Third-Party) | 3 Months |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | Advertising (Third-Party) | 3 Months |
cookieconsent_status |
Cafe Rio (rioscafe.digital) | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. Remembers whether you have accepted or declined our cookie policy. | Essential (First-Party) | 1 Year |
session_id |
Cafe Rio (rioscafe.digital) | Maintains your session while you browse our website, enabling you to navigate pages without losing your activity. | Essential (First-Party) | Session |
user_preferences |
Cafe Rio (rioscafe.digital) | Remembers your preferences and settings on our website, such as your region or preferred language, to personalize your experience. | Functional (First-Party) | 6 Months |
cart_token |
Cafe Rio (rioscafe.digital) | Stores information related to your online food order or cart session so that it persists during your visit. | Essential (First-Party) | Session |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state across Google Analytics 4 tracking requests, allowing enhanced measurement of user interactions. | Analytics (Third-Party) | 2 Years |
Note: This list is updated periodically. New cookies may be added as we update our services. Please check this page regularly for the most current information.
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party services that set their own cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies which we encourage you to review. The main third-party services we use include:
6.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other websites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information to improve our website and services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to our site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service.
6.2 Google Ads
We use Google Ads to promote Cafe Rio's food and services through online advertising. Google Ads cookies help us track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and deliver relevant advertisements to users who have visited our website.
6.3 Facebook (Meta) Pixel
We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, to build audiences for our ads, and to retarget visitors to our website. The Facebook Pixel collects data including browser information, browsing behavior, and interactions on our website.
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser's settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. Please consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Learn more
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Learn more
- Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Learn more
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Learn more
- Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies. Learn more
7.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties
You may also opt out of certain third-party cookies using the tools provided directly by those companies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Facebook (Meta) Ads: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences by visiting your Facebook Ad Preferences page.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies by visiting the NAI Opt-Out Tool.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
- Your Online Choices (for additional options): Visit youronlinechoices.com to manage your preferences for advertising cookies from various providers.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that restricting or disabling cookies may have an impact on your experience when using our website. Depending on which cookies you disable, the following effects may occur:
- Essential Cookies Disabled: If you disable essential cookies, parts of our website may not function correctly. You may not be able to place an online food order, access secure areas of the site, or navigate between pages smoothly.
- Analytics Cookies Disabled: If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to gather information about your visit to improve our website. This will not affect your ability to use the website, but it does mean we cannot tailor our content as effectively to meet your needs.
- Functional Cookies Disabled: If you disable functional cookies, you may find that certain preferences (such as language settings or location data) are not remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
- Advertising Cookies Disabled: If you disable advertising cookies, you will still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests. Your opt-out preference will be stored in a cookie on your device, so if you clear all cookies, you will need to opt out again.
9. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies.
9.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell through cookies and other technologies.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information collected through cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information, which may include data collected through advertising and targeting cookies.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
9.2 FTC Act Compliance
Our cookie practices are also consistent with guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding fair information practices, transparency, and consumer choice. We are committed to providing clear notice about our data collection practices and giving you meaningful choices about how your data is used.
10. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted 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. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 7 to limit tracking on our website.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, our business operations, or to keep it current and accurate. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of rioscafe.digital after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to assist you.