Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our food ordering and restaurant information website, and what choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring your online experience with us is safe, personalized, and enjoyable.

This Cookie Policy applies to all pages, features, and services available through our website at caferiomeals.rest. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our platform. As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on online tracking and consumer protection.

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. These files are stored in your web browser and allow the website — or third parties — to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, or items in your cart.

Cookies are an essential part of how most modern websites function. They help websites remember who you are, what you prefer, and how you interact with the site, making your online experience more seamless and personalized. When you return to a website, the browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and tailor your experience accordingly.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit caferiomeals.rest, our server sends a small file to your browser containing a unique identifier. This file is saved on your device. On subsequent visits, your browser sends this file back to our server, allowing us to recognize you as a returning visitor. Cookies can store a variety of information, including session identifiers, user preferences, language settings, and behavioral data such as pages visited and time spent on site.

Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies," while cookies set by other companies (such as analytics or advertising providers) are called "third-party cookies." Both types may be used on our website.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website, for example, keeping your food order preferences intact as you browse our menu.
  • 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 for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each serves a different purpose, and below we explain each category in detail.

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain services — such as placing a food order, logging into your account, or accessing secure areas of the site — would not be possible. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to operate.

Essential cookies on our site handle tasks such as:

  • Maintaining your session as you navigate through our menu and ordering pages
  • Remembering items you have added to your food order cart
  • Authenticating your identity when you log in to your account
  • Preventing fraudulent activity and ensuring the security of your transactions
  • Load balancing to ensure reliable website performance during peak dining hours

3.2 Analytics 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 so we can better serve our customers and provide a superior food ordering experience.

We use Google Analytics, one of the most widely used web analytics services, provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics collects information such as how you arrived at our site, which pages you visited, how long you spent on each page, and what actions you took. This information is aggregated and anonymized before being used for analysis.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

On our food website, functional cookies may be used for:

  • Remembering your location or preferred restaurant branch for faster ordering
  • Storing your dietary preferences or favorite menu items
  • Saving your delivery address for future orders
  • Remembering your preferred language or regional settings
  • Enabling social media sharing functionality

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging for you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission.

We use Google Ads to promote our food services and special offers. The Google Ads conversion tracking cookie helps us understand which advertisements lead to actions on our website, such as placing a food order or signing up for our newsletter. This allows us to invest our marketing resources more effectively and bring you relevant promotions.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings at: https://adssettings.google.com

You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info

4. Detailed Cookie Reference Table

The following table provides specific information about the cookies we use on caferiomeals.rest, 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 you use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across our site. Analytics 2 Years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 Hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites to manage server load. Analytics 1 Minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising 3 Months
session_id caferiomeals.rest Maintains your active session while you browse and place food orders on our website. Ensures your cart and login status are preserved during navigation. Essential Session
cart_token caferiomeals.rest Stores a unique identifier for your food order cart, allowing items to be retained as you navigate between pages before completing your order. Essential 7 Days
auth_token caferiomeals.rest Securely authenticates registered users and maintains your logged-in status. Prevents the need to re-enter login credentials on each page visit. Essential 30 Days
csrf_token caferiomeals.rest Cross-Site Request Forgery protection token. Ensures that form submissions on our site originate from legitimate users and protects against malicious attacks. Essential Session
user_location caferiomeals.rest Stores your preferred location or nearest restaurant branch to streamline your food ordering experience and display relevant menu options and pricing. Functional 90 Days
dietary_prefs caferiomeals.rest Remembers your dietary preferences and restrictions (e.g., vegetarian, gluten-free) so we can highlight appropriate menu items during your visit. Functional 1 Year
cookie_consent caferiomeals.rest Records your cookie consent preferences to ensure we respect your choices and do not present the consent banner on every visit. Essential 1 Year
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Supports our social media marketing campaigns. Advertising 3 Months

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies from trusted third-party partners and service providers. These third parties may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not have direct control over these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective companies.

Key third-party services that may set cookies on our website include:

  • Google LLC — for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads). Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for social media integration and advertising. Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
  • Payment Processors — to securely handle online food order payments. These services may set essential session cookies as part of the secure payment process.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. Please note that restricting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website, including placing online food orders.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

You can also use dedicated opt-out tools provided by specific companies to prevent their cookies from tracking your activity:

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage tracking preferences through your device's operating system settings. On iOS devices, you can manage tracking through Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. On Android devices, you can manage ad personalization through Settings > Google > Ads.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or restrict cookies, the following impacts may occur:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: Our website may not function properly. You will likely be unable to place online food orders, log into your account, maintain items in your cart, or complete secure transactions. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to collect information about how you use our website. This means we may not be able to identify and fix performance issues, optimize your experience, or understand which features of our food ordering platform are most valuable to our customers.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Personalized features will not work. Your preferred restaurant location, dietary preferences, and saved delivery addresses will not be remembered between visits, requiring you to re-enter this information each time you order.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests or past interactions with our website. You may see less relevant promotions and special offers from Cafe Rio.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect through cookies and how it is used
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected via cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising
  • The right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by California law.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 of this policy to control tracking on our website.

10. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the technologies we use, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "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.

If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website or through direct communication, where appropriate.

11. 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. Our team is happy to assist you with any inquiries related to your privacy and data rights.

Contact Information — Cafe Rio

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on June 12, 2026. By using our website caferiomeals.rest, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and agree to its terms.