Cookie Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 1, 2026

1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by Cafe Rio, reachable at riosscafe.world. For any questions or concerns regarding cookies or this policy, you may contact us using the details 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-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better and more personalized browsing experience, and to generate reports and analytics about how visitors use their site.

Cookies are stored directly in your web browser and are sent back to the originating website each time you revisit it, or to another website that recognizes that particular cookie. Cookies serve many different purposes — from remembering your login information and preferences to helping website owners understand how their visitors interact with their content.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. For more details about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit riosscafe.world for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie file. On subsequent visits, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember certain preferences or behaviors from your previous visit.

Some cookies are set directly by our website (called first-party cookies), while others are set by third-party services that appear on our pages (called third-party cookies). Examples include analytics platforms and advertising networks.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Duration

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They do not collect information from your device and expire at the end of your browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time as specified in the cookie, or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on riosscafe.world. Each category serves a distinct purpose in delivering a reliable, personalized, and optimized experience on our food service platform.

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services — such as browsing our menu, placing an online order, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are required for the site to function correctly.

Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as viewing menu pages or completing a reservation — cannot be provided.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions. The data collected includes information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting our website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They allow us to remember choices you make — such as your preferred language, the region you are in, or your saved menu preferences — and provide enhanced, more personal features.

If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

These cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and understand the behavior of visitors who come to our website through advertisements.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on riosscafe.world, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad conversions and measures campaign effectiveness. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores last visit with a Facebook "click identifier" from a Facebook-linked advertisement. Used for ad measurement and attribution. Advertising 2 years
PHPSESSID Cafe Rio (riosscafe.world) Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining your session on our website. Essential Session
cookieconsent_status Cafe Rio (riosscafe.world) Stores the user's cookie consent preferences to avoid repeatedly displaying the cookie consent banner. Essential / Functional 1 year
user_preferences Cafe Rio (riosscafe.world) Stores user preferences such as dietary filters, language settings, and menu view choices for a personalized experience. Functional 6 months
cart_token Cafe Rio (riosscafe.world) Remembers items placed in your online order cart so you do not lose your selections when navigating between pages. Essential Session / 7 days
_hjSessionUser Hotjar Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user ID for heatmaps and session recordings. Analytics 1 year
_hjSession Hotjar Holds current session data, ensuring that subsequent requests within the session window are attributed to the same visit. Analytics 30 minutes

Note: The cookies listed above represent those commonly used on our platform. Third-party cookie availability and behavior may change based on updates from the respective providers.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is guided by applicable federal and state law, including:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with the FTC's guidelines on online tracking, user consent, and transparent disclosure of data practices.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): For visitors located in California, you have specific rights regarding the 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 your personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on your California privacy rights.
  • CAN-SPAM Act: While primarily applicable to email marketing, we respect the principles of honest and transparent communication in all data collection activities, including cookies.

For essential cookies, no consent is required as they are strictly necessary for the website to function. For all other cookie categories (analytics, functional, and advertising), we obtain your consent through our cookie consent banner displayed upon your first visit to riosscafe.world.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit riosscafe.world, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie preferences by category. You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link found in the footer of our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies that have already been set, or notify you when a new cookie is being placed. The method for doing this varies from browser to browser. Please follow the instructions for your specific browser below:

You can also visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org for comprehensive guidance on how to manage cookies on a wide range of browsers.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

Several of our third-party cookie providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms. You may use the following tools to opt out of specific tracking activities:

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

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of riosscafe.world. The impact varies depending on which type of cookies you disable:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to navigate the site correctly, use the online ordering system, complete reservations, or access secure areas of the site. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will be unable to collect data on how you use the website. This means we may not be able to improve and optimize the performance of our site based on visitor behavior. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Certain enhanced features may not work correctly. Your saved preferences — such as dietary filters, favorite menu items, or language settings — will not be remembered between visits, and you may need to re-enter them each time you visit.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see advertisements for products and services you have already purchased or have no interest in. Disabling these cookies will not stop advertising entirely.

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, riosscafe.world does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals from web browsers.

However, we encourage you to use the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.3 above to exercise greater control over your tracking preferences.

9. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website and cookie practices are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our website, please contact us 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 the cookies we use, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of riosscafe.world after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

If we make material changes to the way we use cookies, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website or by updating the cookie consent banner so that you have the opportunity to review and re-consent.

11. Contact Us

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

Cafe Rio

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 10 business days.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on April 1, 2026 and is effective as of that date. © 2026 Cafe Rio / riosscafe.world. All rights reserved.