Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 6, 2026 | Last Updated: May 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website located at food-caferio.rest (the "Website"), where we provide information about our food services, menu offerings, catering options, online ordering, and related content.

Like most modern websites, our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve relevant advertising. This Cookie Policy is designed to give you a clear and comprehensive understanding of what cookies are, how we use them, what specific cookies are placed on your device, and how you can manage or disable them.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, both of which are available on our Website. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to collect information about how users interact with the site.

When you visit our Website, our servers may send a cookie to your browser. Your browser then stores the cookie locally and sends it back to our server each time you make a request. This allows us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, your shopping cart contents, or whether you have logged into your account.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information. However, personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For example, if you log into your account on our Website, we may link your account details to a cookie stored on your device.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

There are two main categories of cookies based on their origin:

• First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set directly by Cafe Rio when you visit food-caferio.rest. We use these to operate the Website and provide you with a functional experience.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by third-party services that appear on our Website, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook, and other advertising or analytics partners. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites over time.

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Cookies can also be classified based on their duration:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain a session state, such as keeping you logged in or retaining your shopping cart contents during a single browsing session.
• 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 when you return to our Website in the future.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of our Website. Without them, certain services or features you have requested — such as logging into your account, adding items to your cart, or completing an order — cannot be provided. Because these cookies are essential to the operation of the Website, they cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools. You may disable them through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use core features of our Website.

Essential cookies are used for purposes such as:

• Maintaining your login session
• Storing your shopping cart contents
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud
• Balancing server load and ensuring site stability
• Remembering your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Functional / Preference Cookies

Functional cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have included on our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and you may need to set your preferences every time you visit our Website.

Functional cookies are used for purposes such as:

• Remembering your language and region preferences
• Remembering your preferred menu items or dietary options
• Storing your delivery address for future orders
• Providing live chat support features

3.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and performance of our Website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, which uses cookies to help us analyze how users engage with food-caferio.rest. The information generated by these cookies (including your IP address, which is anonymized) is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the Website, compiling reports on website activity, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

For more information about Google Analytics, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.4 Advertising / Marketing 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 our advertising campaigns. These cookies 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 and may use Facebook Pixel and similar tools to serve targeted advertisements to users who have previously visited our Website. These technologies allow us to show you Cafe Rio advertisements when you browse other websites or use social media platforms.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit food-caferio.rest:

Note: This table may not be exhaustive. We periodically update the cookies we use, and the table above reflects the cookies in use as of the effective date of this policy.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We operate in the United States and comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), which governs unfair or deceptive acts or practices in consumer data handling.

Under U.S. law, we rely on the following bases for using cookies:

• Legitimate Interest: For essential and functional cookies that are necessary to provide you with the services you have requested.
• Consent: For analytics and advertising cookies, we obtain your consent through our cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our Website.

California residents have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA regarding the use of personal information collected through cookies, including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Control 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 and control the cookies placed on your device:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit food-caferio.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on our Website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you when a cookie is being set

Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies:

• 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/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies through your browser settings, you may not be able to access all parts of our Website, and some features may not function as intended.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of cookies set by specific third-party providers using the tools they provide:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, which prevents Google Analytics from collecting information about your visits. Download it at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: You can manage Google ad preferences and opt out of personalized advertising at: https://adssettings.google.com
• Facebook / Meta Ads: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences by visiting your Facebook account settings or at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies at: https://optout.aboutads.info/

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our Website through a mobile device, you may also be able to manage cookies and tracking through your device's operating system settings. Please refer to your device manufacturer's documentation for instructions specific to your device.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable certain types of cookies, please be aware of the potential impact this may have on your experience when using food-caferio.rest:

8. Cookies and Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer 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 practices in response to DNT browser signals.

However, we respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use the cookie management tools described in this policy to control how your information is collected and used.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and tracking technologies we use, changes in applicable laws and regulations, or changes to our business practices. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by displaying a prominent notice on our Website or sending you a notification by email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and what options you have to manage them. Your continued use of food-caferio.rest after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

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