Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Cafe Rio ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website scafe-rio.click. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Please read this document carefully to understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. These files are stored in your browser and allow the website to recognize your device on subsequent visits. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites function properly, work more efficiently, 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 the website — such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites.

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your activities during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These 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.

2. How Cookies Work

When you visit scafe-rio.click for the first time, our website sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie locally on your device. On your next visit, our website reads the cookie and uses the information it contains to customize your experience, remember your preferences, or track your behavior for analytics purposes.

Cookies typically store information such as:

  • Your unique session identifier
  • Your language and regional preferences
  • Items added to a shopping cart or order form
  • Your browsing behavior on our website
  • Whether you have previously visited our website
  • Your marketing and advertising interaction history

It is important to note that cookies cannot access or read other files on your device, nor can they execute programs or deliver viruses. They are essentially a safe, passive data storage mechanism used to improve user experience and website performance.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cafe Rio uses several categories of cookies on scafe-rio.click. Each category serves a specific purpose, as described below:

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, our website cannot function properly, and you would not be able to use certain features. Essential cookies do not require your consent because they are strictly necessary to deliver the services you have requested.

Essential cookies enable functions such as:

  • Maintaining your session while you navigate the website
  • Ensuring the security of your connection
  • Remembering items in your online food order or reservation form
  • Preventing fraudulent use of our services

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember your preferred location, language settings, or dietary preferences when browsing our menu. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to measure and improve the performance of our website. We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, which uses cookies to help us analyze how users use our website.

The information generated by analytics cookies about your use of our website (including your IP address) is typically 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, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting or tracking cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits and allow us and our advertising partners to show you targeted advertisements on our website and across other websites. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking and other advertising platforms to measure the performance of our promotional campaigns. These cookies record whether you arrived at our website from an advertisement and whether you completed a specific action, such as placing a food order.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on scafe-rio.click, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. It is included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Used to distinguish users and track user sessions on the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting the collection of data on high traffic sites. Helps manage data collection frequency. 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 and measures ad campaign performance. Advertising 90 days
_fbp Facebook (Meta) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps identify browsers for the purpose of serving relevant ads. Advertising 90 days
PHPSESSID scafe-rio.click Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining login sessions and cart data during your visit. Essential Session
cookieconsent_status scafe-rio.click Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the cookie notice is not displayed on every page visit. Essential 1 year
user_language scafe-rio.click Remembers the user's preferred language setting to provide a consistent browsing experience across visits. Functional 1 year
location_pref scafe-rio.click Stores the user's preferred Cafe Rio location so that relevant menu items, hours, and promotions are displayed on return visits. Functional 6 months
cart_session scafe-rio.click Maintains the contents of your online food order cart during your browsing session so items are not lost when navigating between pages. Essential Session

Note: The cookies listed above represent the primary tracking technologies used on our website. Additional cookies may be introduced as we update our services, technology platforms, or marketing tools. This table will be updated accordingly.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party services that set their own cookies on your device when you visit scafe-rio.click. These third-party services include, but are not limited to:

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services operated by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA). These services use cookies to help us understand how visitors use our website and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Google's use of data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.

5.2 Meta Platforms (Facebook)

We may use the Facebook Pixel, a tool provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. (1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA), which allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The Facebook Pixel uses cookies to track user actions after seeing a Facebook advertisement. Meta's data practices are governed by the Meta Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section of your browser. Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage interest-based advertising through your device's settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track." You can also enable "Limit Ad Tracking" in Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising.
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience when using scafe-rio.click. The impact of disabling different types of cookies varies:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place online food orders, use interactive features, maintain a session, or access secure areas of the website. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impairing website functionality.
Functional Cookies Your preferences (such as preferred location, language, or dietary options) will not be saved. You will need to re-enter this information each time you visit our website.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track how visitors use our website or identify areas for improvement. This will not directly affect your browsing experience, but may limit our ability to optimize the website over time.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Additionally, we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns or limit how many times you see the same advertisement.

8. Cookies and Applicable Law

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable United States federal and state law. As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with the following legal frameworks:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We adhere to the FTC's guidelines on online privacy and data transparency, ensuring that our cookie practices are clearly disclosed and not deceptive or unfair to consumers.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, 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. Certain advertising cookies may involve the "sharing" of personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising, which may be considered a "sale" under the CCPA/CPRA. California residents may exercise their rights by contacting us using the information provided in Section 10 below.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): 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 a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, applicable laws, or new features on our website. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of scafe-rio.click after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

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

Cafe Rio — Contact Information

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days. For urgent privacy matters, including California consumer rights requests, please clearly indicate the nature of your request in the subject line of your email.