Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website caferiomexican.top, and the choices you have regarding their use. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy rights under applicable United States law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act).

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have questions or concerns, you may contact us at any time using the contact information provided at the end of this document.

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. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

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 a website — such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded to your device. Each time you return to our website, or visit a page that uses the same cookie, the website checks whether the cookie is already stored on your device. If it is, the website reads the information in the cookie and can use it to recognize you and remember your preferences.

Cookies can store a variety of information, including personal data you have voluntarily provided (such as your name or email address), your browsing preferences, your shopping cart contents, session identifiers, and information about your device and internet connection.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your web browser. They are used to support the basic functionality of the website during your visit.
  • 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 recognize you on return visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cafe Rio uses the following categories of cookies on caferiomexican.top:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas, completing online orders, and maintaining your session. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like online ordering or account access, cannot be provided. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent under applicable law.

3.2 Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages they visit most often, how long they spend on each page, and whether they receive error messages. This information helps us understand how our website is performing and allows us to improve its structure and content. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preferences, region, or login information) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, 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 / Targeting Cookies

These 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 advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to website functionality provided by the other organizations.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on caferiomexican.top, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. It assigns a unique identifier to each visitor, allowing Google Analytics to calculate visits, sessions, and campaign data for site analytics reports. Analytical 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users. This cookie stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track page views. Analytical 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate for Google Analytics, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites to prevent server overload. Analytical 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and helps measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps to identify and track users across the Facebook ecosystem. Advertising 3 months
PHPSESSID caferiomexican.top A general-purpose session cookie used to maintain user session state across page requests. It is essential for basic website functionality including login and cart management. Essential Session
cookieconsent_status caferiomexican.top Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner does not reappear on subsequent visits once consent has been given or declined. Essential 1 year
csrf_token caferiomexican.top Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by ensuring that form submissions originate from legitimate users of the website. Essential Session
user_pref caferiomexican.top Stores user preferences such as language settings, location, and display preferences to provide a more personalized browsing experience on return visits. Functional 6 months
cart_id caferiomexican.top Maintains the contents of your shopping or ordering cart so your selections are preserved as you navigate through our online ordering system. Functional 30 days
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Set when a user first lands on a page. Persists the Hotjar User ID which is unique to that site. Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user ID. Analytical 1 year
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google's DoubleClick platform to register and report a website user's actions after viewing or clicking on advertisements, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and presenting targeted ads to the user. Advertising 13 months

Note: This table represents the most commonly used cookies on our website. The exact cookies in use may change over time as we update our website and third-party integrations. We will update this table accordingly.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report website usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These third parties include but are not limited to:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website, including your IP address. This information is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage.

5.2 Google Ads

We use Google Ads to advertise our services across the internet. Google Ads uses cookies to track conversions and serve personalized advertisements based on your browsing history. The _gcl_au cookie is specifically used for Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing purposes.

5.3 Facebook (Meta) Pixel

We may use the Facebook Pixel, a piece of code from Meta Platforms, Inc., which allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and understand the actions people take on our website. Facebook uses this data to show you more relevant advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.

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 our 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. You can usually find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies through your browser settings, some features of our website may not function properly.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools from Third Parties

You can opt out of interest-based advertising and analytics from specific third parties by using the following opt-out tools:

Service Provider Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on Install the browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
Google Ads Google Ads Settings Manage your ad personalization settings and opt out of personalized ads from Google.
Facebook / Meta Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple participating companies in the United States.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies.
Hotjar Hotjar Opt-Out Opt out of Hotjar's tracking and analytics services.

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage interest-based advertising preferences through your device's settings. On iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. On Android devices, go to Settings > Google > Ads to manage your ad personalization settings.

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 our website. Here is what you can expect if you disable certain types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, log in to your account, or use the shopping cart. Security features may also be compromised.
  • Analytical Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to track and improve website performance based on your usage data. This will not directly affect your browsing experience, but it may mean we are slower to identify and fix issues.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to remember your preferences, such as your language or location settings. You may need to reset your preferences each time you visit our website.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will not be tailored to your interests. You may also continue to see advertisements for products or services you have already purchased or are no longer interested in.

8. Cookies and Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information collected through cookies. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: The right to know what personal information is being collected, used, shared, or sold.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal information collected from you.
  • Right to Opt-Out: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Limit Use: The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, or to learn more about how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below, or review our full Privacy Policy available on our website.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in this policy to control the data we collect about you.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the information provided below so that we can take appropriate action.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable laws and regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. 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 updated policy.

If we make material changes to the way we use cookies, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website or by other means as required by applicable law.

12. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies is governed by applicable United States federal and state law, including but not limited to:

  • The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), 15 U.S.C. §§ 41–58: We comply with the FTC's guidelines on digital advertising and consumer privacy, including requirements for transparency and user consent in online tracking practices.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100 et seq., as amended by CPRA (Proposition 24): Applicable to California residents, governing the collection, use, and sharing of personal information including data collected through cookies.
  • CAN-SPAM Act: To the extent cookies are connected to our email marketing activities, we comply with the requirements of the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing Act.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Cafe Rio — Contact Information
Company: Cafe Rio
Address: United States
Email: [email protected]
Website: caferiomexican.top

We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 30 business days. If you are a California resident submitting a request under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.