Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 17, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio's Cookie Policy. At Cafe Rio, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website. This Cookie Policy forms part of our broader Privacy Policy and explains in detail what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website located at meal-caferio.click. As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state regulations, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing online consumer privacy and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for users in California.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy.

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 across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

When you visit meal-caferio.click, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which then stores it on your device. Each time you return to our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences and past activity.

2.1 How Cookies Work

Cookies typically contain the following types of information:

• Cookie Name: A unique identifier for the cookie
• Cookie Value: The data stored within the cookie
• Domain: The website that created the cookie
• Expiration Date: When the cookie will be deleted from your device
• Path: The specific pages or sections of the website where the cookie is active

Cookies can be session cookies, which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies can be classified based on who places them on your device:

• First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by Cafe Rio when you visit meal-caferio.click. They are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services and partners, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks. These third parties may use cookies to track your activity across multiple websites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website. Below, we describe each type and its purpose.

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. Without them, certain core features — such as navigating between pages, submitting forms, and accessing secure areas of the site — would not work. These cookies do not collect any personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools.

Examples of what essential cookies do on meal-caferio.click:

• Maintain your session while you browse the site
• Remember items you have added to a cart or order form
• Ensure security and prevent fraudulent activity
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on the site, and what errors might occur. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify individual users. We use this information to improve the performance and content of our website.

We primarily use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. The information generated by these cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they can remember your language preferences, your location, or customizations you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of our web pages. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or using a live chat feature.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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 are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies to measure the performance of our online advertising campaigns. These cookies help us understand whether users who clicked on our ads went on to take a desired action on our website.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on meal-caferio.click:

Please note that the list above may not be exhaustive. Third-party services may update their cookies from time to time. We will endeavor to keep this list up to date.

5. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

5.1 Web Beacons

Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) are tiny transparent images embedded in web pages or emails. They are used to track user behavior, measure the success of email marketing campaigns, and gather information about how our website is used.

5.2 Local Storage

Local storage is a feature of modern web browsers that allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, data stored in local storage does not have an expiration date and is not sent to our servers with every page request. We may use local storage to save your preferences and settings.

5.3 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but the data is cleared when you close your browser tab or window. We use session storage to temporarily store information you need during a single browsing session on our site.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies, which are necessary for the website to function). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu of your browser. The steps to manage cookies vary depending on the browser you use. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can opt out of tracking by specific third-party services we use through the following links:

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting and using your data across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On

Google Ads / Personalized Advertising Opt-Out

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting:

Google Ad Settings

Facebook / Meta Advertising Opt-Out

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

Facebook Ad Preferences

Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies:

NAI Opt-Out Tool

Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)

The Digital Advertising Alliance also provides an opt-out tool for interest-based advertising:

DAA Opt-Out Tool

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. The following table summarizes the potential effects of disabling different types of cookies:

8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

Depending on where you are located in the United States, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies.

8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Some cookies used for advertising purposes may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal data under California law. You can opt out by using the tools described in Section 6 above.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8.2 General U.S. Consumer Rights (FTC Act)

Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, we are committed to maintaining fair and transparent practices with respect to how we collect and use data through cookies. We will not engage in deceptive practices related to our data collection activities, and we will honor your requests to manage your cookie preferences.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes 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 are using cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

If we make material changes that significantly affect how we use cookies, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on our website or by sending you a notification if we have your contact information.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party services. Please be aware that those third-party websites have their own cookie policies, and we have no control over and are not responsible for the cookies they place on your device. We encourage you to read the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. 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 resolving any questions or concerns you may have.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 17, 2026.