Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to provide you with clear, transparent, and comprehensive information about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. At Cafe Rio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our platform is as safe, secure, and enjoyable as possible.

This Cookie Policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access or interact with our website at foodcaferio.digital. We encourage you to read this policy carefully alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to fully understand how we collect, process, and use your data.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to 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. These files are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, to enhance the user experience, and to provide website operators with analytical and marketing information.

When you visit a website, the server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it locally on your device. The next time you visit that website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and recall your preferences or session information.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, when combined with other data we collect, they may be used to identify you as an individual user. Cookies cannot access other files on your device, carry viruses, or install malware.

2.1 How Cookies Work

The lifecycle of a cookie involves the following steps:

1. Placement: When you first visit our website, our server (or a third-party server) places a cookie file on your device through your web browser.
2. Storage: The cookie is stored locally on your device, either temporarily (session cookie) or for a longer period (persistent cookie).
3. Recognition: On subsequent visits, your browser automatically sends the cookie data back to the originating server, allowing the website to remember your preferences and activity.
4. Expiration: Cookies have defined lifespans. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you manually delete them.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies, including:

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior, email open rates, and campaign effectiveness.
• Local Storage: A web technology that allows websites to store data locally in your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
• Session Storage: Data stored temporarily for a single browsing session, which is deleted once you close your browser tab.
• Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser, device, and settings to create a unique identifier.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website. Each type serves a specific purpose and plays a different role in your browsing experience at Cafe Rio.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are absolutely essential for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, core services like account login, shopping cart functionality, and secure payment processing would not be possible. These cookies do not collect any information that could be used for marketing purposes, and they cannot be disabled without severely impacting the functionality of our website.

Legal basis: These cookies are deployed on the grounds of our legitimate interest to provide you with a functioning website and the services you request from us, in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 41 et seq.).

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to measure and analyze how visitors interact with our website. This data helps us understand which pages are most popular, how users navigate our site, where they come from, and what content resonates most with our audience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally.

We use Google Analytics as our primary analytics platform. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, which is then transmitted to and stored on Google's servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These may include remembering your language preferences, your location, your preferred food items or dietary restrictions, and other customizations that improve your experience when ordering food or browsing our menu at Cafe Rio.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across our website and other websites to build a profile of your interests and display targeted advertisements. They are typically placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

For California residents, please note that the sharing of personal information through advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). You have the right to opt out of such activities. See Section 7 for more information.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies deployed on foodcaferio.digital, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to cookies set by Cafe Rio directly (first-party cookies), our website may also contain cookies set by trusted third parties (third-party cookies). These third-party services may place their own cookies on your device for their own purposes, which are governed by their respective privacy and cookie policies.

Our primary third-party service providers include:

• Google LLC — For analytics (Google Analytics), advertising (Google Ads, DoubleClick), and mapping services. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — For social media integration and targeted advertising through the Facebook Pixel. Meta's cookie policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
• Payment Processors — Our payment gateway providers may set cookies for fraud prevention and transaction security purposes.

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for how these third parties use them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data practices.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right and ability to control, manage, and disable cookies on your device. There are several ways you can do this:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in commonly used browsers:

• Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies or visit Google's Chrome help page.
• Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Management
• Apple Safari: Navigate to Safari > Preferences > Privacy to manage cookie settings.
• Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
• Opera: Navigate to Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies.

6.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can also use the following tools provided by third-party advertisers and analytics companies to opt out of their specific cookie programs:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad preferences at https://adssettings.google.com.
• Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info.
• Your Online Choices (for EU/UK users): https://www.youronlinechoices.com

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. However, we respect your privacy preferences and encourage you to use the opt-out tools listed above.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with specific rights regarding cookies and the personal information they may collect or facilitate. These rights include:

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected about you through cookies and how it is being used or shared.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. The use of advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. To exercise this right, please contact us at [email protected].
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 of this policy.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. The following table outlines the potential consequences of disabling each type of cookie:

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other operational factors. When we make material changes to this policy, 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 review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Legal Compliance

Our use of cookies is governed by and compliant with applicable United States federal and state laws, including but not limited to:

• The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. § 41 et seq.) — governing unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce, including online privacy and data security.
• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) — providing California residents with rights over their personal information.
• The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) — we do not knowingly collect data through cookies from children under the age of 13.
• The CAN-SPAM Act — applicable to our email marketing practices that may be tracked through pixel tags.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.