Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 21, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 21, 2026

1. 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 by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide reporting information.

When you visit caferio-meal.digital, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Cafe Rio) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate — these are referred to as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.

Specifically, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings (such as language or region)
  • Understand how visitors use our website and which pages they visit
  • Improve the speed and performance of our website
  • Deliver relevant advertising based on your browsing behavior
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Facilitate online ordering, reservations, and other interactive features
  • Prevent fraud and enhance the security of our platform

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies into the following types based on their purpose and duration:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and online ordering. Without these cookies, the website cannot function, and they cannot be disabled without severely impacting your experience. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing purposes.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages visitors go to most often and whether they receive error messages from web pages. The information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this data to improve how our website works and to understand the effectiveness of our content. These cookies are provided by third-party services, most notably Google Analytics.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, the region you are in, or your username) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. 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 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 the website operator's permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization.

4. Specific Cookies Used on caferio-meal.digital

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies we use on our website, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across the site. Performance / Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Performance / Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites to prevent overload of Google's servers. Performance / Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using its services. Measures ad click-to-conversion rates. Advertising / Targeting 3 months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks users across websites for ad targeting. Advertising / Targeting 3 months
_fbc Facebook (Meta) Stores the Facebook click identifier when a user lands on the website via a Facebook ad. Used for conversion tracking and ad attribution. Advertising / Targeting 2 years
session_id Cafe Rio (caferio-meal.digital) Maintains your active session on our website, allowing you to browse and place orders without being logged out during your visit. Essential / Strictly Necessary Session (expires when browser is closed)
csrf_token Cafe Rio (caferio-meal.digital) Provides security by preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions are coming from our legitimate website. Essential / Strictly Necessary Session
cart_id Cafe Rio (caferio-meal.digital) Stores the contents of your online food order cart so that items remain saved even if you navigate away from the page or accidentally close the browser. Functional 7 days
user_prefs Cafe Rio (caferio-meal.digital) Remembers your preferences such as dietary filters, preferred location, and display settings to personalize your experience on repeat visits. Functional 1 year
cookie_consent Cafe Rio (caferio-meal.digital) Stores your cookie consent preferences so that we do not repeatedly ask for your consent on every visit to our website. Essential / Strictly Necessary 1 year
_hjSessionUser_{site_id} Hotjar Set when a user first lands on a page. Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user ID. Enables analysis of user behavior patterns. Performance / Analytics 1 year
_hjSession_{site_id} Hotjar Holds current session data. Ensures subsequent requests in the session window are attributed to the same session. Used for heatmaps and session recordings. Performance / Analytics 30 minutes

5. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Cookies can be categorized by their duration:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are stored in your browser's memory only for the duration of your visit to our website. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are typically used for essential functions like maintaining your login status during a visit.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period (as specified in the cookie) or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. Persistent cookies are used for purposes such as remembering your preferences between visits and tracking your behavior over time for analytics.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

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

6.1 Browser Settings

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

  • Notify you when a cookie is being set
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Allow cookies only from websites you visit (blocking third-party cookies)

Below are links to the cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:

Please be aware that if you disable cookies through your browser settings, you may not be able to access all parts of our website and some features may not function properly.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the following opt-out tools provided by the respective companies:

Service Opt-Out Tool
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ad Settings
Facebook / Meta Ads Facebook Ad Preferences
Hotjar Hotjar Opt-Out
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage advertising cookies through your device's privacy settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to limit ad tracking
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of personalized advertising

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential / Strictly Necessary High Impact: Core website functionality will break. You may be unable to place online orders, use the shopping cart, log into your account, or access secure pages. We strongly advise against disabling these cookies.
Performance / Analytics Low Impact: Your personal experience will not be directly affected. However, we will be unable to collect data to improve our website and better serve all visitors.
Functional Medium Impact: The website will still work, but certain personalization features will not be available. Your preferences (such as saved delivery address or dietary filters) will not be remembered between visits.
Advertising / Targeting Minimal Impact: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As such, our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in DNT standards and update our practices accordingly.

Residents of California should note that under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise this right, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 of this policy.

9. Cookies and Applicable Law

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws, including:

  • The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act): We comply with FTC guidelines regarding online tracking and consumer privacy, ensuring our data collection practices are transparent and not deceptive.
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): For users in California, we honor all rights provided under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal data is collected, the right to delete personal data, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data.
  • The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will become effective when we post the revised Cookie Policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below:

Cafe Rio — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We aim to respond to all privacy and cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. California residents may have the right to a faster response under the CCPA/CPRA.