Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website, rios-cafes.click. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or opt out of their use.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we process personal data in connection with your use of our website. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the 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-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login details, and browsing behavior.

Cookies are created when your browser loads a particular website. The website sends information to the browser, which then creates a text file. Every time the user returns to the same website, the browser retrieves and sends this file to the website's server. Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or malware; they are simply data files stored on your device.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit rios-cafes.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this small piece of data and sends it back to our server with each subsequent request. This allows us to recognize you as a returning visitor, remember your preferences, track your activity on the site, and provide you with a more personalized and efficient experience.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that are embedded into the website, such as analytics tools, social media plugins, or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies").

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. Without them, certain features of our website — such as shopping carts, online ordering, or secure login — would not work. These cookies do not collect any information that could be used for marketing purposes and do not remember where you have been on the internet.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they cannot be disabled without significantly affecting the performance and usability of the site. Under United States law, including guidelines provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), these cookies are considered legitimate and do not require user consent.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether users receive error messages from web pages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. We use this data to improve the performance of our website and your overall experience.

We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how users interact with our website. The data collected includes information such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, these cookies may be used to remember your language preference, your preferred location for food ordering, or your previously viewed menu items. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often, advertising cookies are linked to website functionality provided by the other organization.

We use Google Ads and may use other advertising platforms to serve relevant content and promotional offers to our customers. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information, which may include data collected through advertising cookies.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on rios-cafes.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. Assigns a unique identifier to each visitor to calculate visit, session, and campaign data for the site's analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to manage the number of requests made to Google's servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using the services. Tracks conversions and ad performance. Advertising 3 months
session_id rios-cafes.click Maintains the user's session state across page requests. Essential for keeping users logged in and retaining cart information during the browsing session. Essential Session
csrf_token rios-cafes.click A security cookie used to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions originate from the legitimate website. Essential Session
user_prefs rios-cafes.click Stores user preferences such as language selection, preferred location, and menu display settings to enhance the browsing experience. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent rios-cafes.click Records whether the user has accepted or declined non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy regulations. Essential 1 year
cart_items rios-cafes.click Remembers items that a user has added to their online order cart so they are not lost if the user navigates away from the page. Functional 7 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks conversions from Facebook Ads. Advertising 3 months

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in our Cookie Consent Banner when you first visit our website. You may also control and manage cookies through your web browser settings.

Please note that if you choose to disable certain types of cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your overall experience may be affected. Specifically, disabling essential cookies may prevent you from placing online orders, logging into your account, or accessing certain secure areas of the website.

5.1 Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Third-Party Services

In addition to managing cookies through your browser, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by specific third-party services to prevent them from collecting your data:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on
Google Ads Personalization Opt-Out

To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, you can visit Google's Ads Settings page:

Google Ads Settings
Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences

To manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising, visit:

Facebook Ad Preferences
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

You can opt out of targeted advertising from multiple companies that are members of the Network Advertising Initiative by visiting:

NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out

You can also use the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out platform to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies:

DAA Opt-Out Tool

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have every right to disable or reject cookies, it is important to understand how doing so may affect your experience on rios-cafes.click. Below is a summary of the potential impact for each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Disabling essential cookies will severely impact the functionality of our website. You may be unable to place online orders, maintain a shopping cart, log in to your account, or access secure sections of the site. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from collecting data about how you use our website. While this will not affect your ability to use the site, it does limit our ability to improve our website based on user behavior and may result in a less optimized experience over time.
Functional Cookies Disabling functional cookies means that the website will not remember your preferences, such as your preferred location, language settings, or previously viewed items. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit the site.
Advertising Cookies Disabling advertising cookies means you will still see advertisements, but they will no longer be tailored to your interests or browsing behavior. You may see more generic, less relevant advertisements. This will not affect your ability to use the website.

7. Cookies and United States Privacy Laws

The use of cookies and the data they collect may be subject to various United States federal and state privacy laws. We are committed to complying with all applicable legal requirements, including but not limited to:

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: The FTC oversees consumer protection practices in the United States, including online privacy and data collection. We comply with FTC guidelines regarding transparency and consent in data collection practices.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding the personal information collected about you through cookies. These rights include the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. California residents may submit a privacy request by contacting us using the details below.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means.

8. Third-Party Cookies and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embed third-party content, such as social media buttons, maps, or video players. These third-party services may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their content. We do not have control over the cookies set by third parties, and their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our site. Some of the third-party services we use include:

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, applicable laws, or the third-party services we use. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a notice on our website or by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website following the posting of any changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to assist you and address any privacy-related concerns.

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