Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 29, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 29, 2026

1. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy applies to the website riosscafe.rest (hereinafter referred to as "the Website," "we," "us," or "our"). It describes how Cafe Rio uses cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and other similar tracking technologies when you browse our website, place orders online, or interact with our digital content.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, you may adjust your browser settings or opt out of specific cookies as described in Section 6 below.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing fair and transparent business practices.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information to site operators.

Cookies are set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses, such as analytics providers or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies"). Each cookie typically contains the following information:

  • The name of the cookie
  • The domain that set the cookie
  • An expiration date (session-based or persistent)
  • A unique identifier or value

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit riosscafe.rest for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie, and on your next visit, your browser sends that cookie back to our server. This allows our website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and deliver a more personalized and efficient experience.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, when combined with other data we collect, cookies can be associated with your identity or device. We treat such combined data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable United States privacy laws.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

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

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on riosscafe.rest. Each category serves a different purpose, and where applicable, some may require your consent.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, services you have requested — such as browsing our menu, adding items to your cart, or completing an online order — cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not require your consent as they are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website.

Examples of what essential cookies enable:

  • Maintaining your session while you navigate between pages
  • Remembering items in your shopping cart
  • Enabling secure access to your account, if applicable
  • Ensuring our website loads correctly and is protected from security threats

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, how you arrived at our website, and any error messages you may have encountered. This data is collected in an aggregated, anonymous format and helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.

We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website traffic and usage patterns. The data generated is transmitted to Google servers and may be stored in the United States or other countries. You can learn more about Google Analytics and your options at Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they may remember your preferred language, your location for delivery purposes, or your dining preferences (e.g., vegetarian options). These cookies are not strictly necessary but significantly improve your browsing experience.

Information collected by functional cookies 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 meaningful to you. They may be placed by us or by our advertising partners, such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). These cookies track your browsing habits across our website and other websites to build a profile of your interests and display relevant ads.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time using the tools described in Section 6 of this policy. Even if you opt out, you may still see generic, non-personalized advertisements.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below lists the specific cookies currently in use on riosscafe.rest, along with their purpose, type, and duration:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using Google services. Stores and tracks conversions. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertisements on the Facebook platform, and to build a profile of visitor interests. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID riosscafe.rest Preserves user session state across page requests on the website. Essential Session
cart_session riosscafe.rest Stores the contents of your online food order cart so items are retained while you browse. Essential Session
user_preferences riosscafe.rest Remembers your preferences such as dietary filters or preferred location for a better experience on return visits. Functional 6 months
cookie_consent riosscafe.rest Stores the visitor's cookie consent preferences to avoid showing the cookie notice on every visit. Essential 1 year
_dc_gtm_UA-XXXXXXXX Google Tag Manager Used by Google Tag Manager to load and manage other tracking scripts and tags across the website. Analytics 1 minute

5. Third-Party Cookies and Technologies

In addition to our own cookies, we use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit riosscafe.rest. These third-party providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites or services. However, we strive to only work with trusted third-party providers that adhere to applicable data protection laws and industry standards.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a new cookie is being set. Please note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your overall experience. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

In addition to browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools to control tracking and advertising cookies from specific third-party providers:

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. At present, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website currently does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we continue to monitor developments in this area and will update this policy accordingly.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on riosscafe.rest in the following ways:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Core website functions will not work properly. You may be unable to add items to your cart, place online orders, or navigate the website effectively. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track how you use our website. This means we will have less information to improve the website experience for all users. Your browsing will not be directly affected, but you contribute to website improvements by allowing these cookies.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and settings (such as dietary filters or saved delivery address) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit the website.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and less relevant to your interests. Your ad experience will be less personalized. Disabling these cookies does not remove advertising entirely.

8. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies. These rights include:

  • Right to Know: The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell, including data collected through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, including cookie data associated with your identity.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including through advertising cookies.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 10 of this policy, or visit our Privacy Policy for more details.

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 use of cookies, applicable laws, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of riosscafe.rest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy — particularly those that affect your rights or how we use cookies that may be considered personal data — we will make reasonable efforts to notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email if we have your contact information on file.

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 committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Contact Information — Cafe Rio