Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Cafe Rio's Cookie Policy. At Cafe Rio, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your online experience. This Cookie Policy forms part of our overall Privacy Policy and explains in detail what cookies are, how we use them on our website, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy applies to all users who visit our website at caferio-pizza.click and covers all cookies and similar tracking technologies used across our digital platforms. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
For any inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: caferio-pizza.click
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 more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.
Cookies are created by your web browser at the request of the website you are visiting. The cookie file is then stored in your browser's designated folder on your device. Each time you return to the same website, your browser reads the cookie file and sends the information back to the website's server. This process allows the website to recognize your device and remember your preferences or activities over time.
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.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit caferio-pizza.click, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it locally on your device. On your next visit, your browser sends that cookie back to our server. This back-and-forth communication allows us to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in to your account (if applicable)
- Understand how you interact with our website
- Provide you with a personalized experience
- Serve relevant advertisements
- Analyze and improve our website performance
2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, and user behavior.
- Local Storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage, but data is only retained for the duration of your browsing session.
- JavaScript Tags: Small pieces of code that collect information about your browsing behavior and interactions with our website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each serves a distinct and important purpose in delivering a high-quality online experience for our visitors.
3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
All information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or order history) and provide enhanced, more personal features. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies are typically placed by third-party advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook).
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on caferio-pizza.click, 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 about how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track session information across page requests. | Analytics | 2 Years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and is used to count and track pageviews. | Analytics | 24 Hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites. Helps manage the frequency of requests to Google Analytics servers. | Analytics | 1 Minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and measures ad effectiveness by associating user actions with ad clicks. | 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. Identifies browsers for the purpose of providing advertising and site analytics services. | Advertising | 3 Months |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last visit with a fbclid URL parameter. Used for conversion tracking and attribution to Facebook Ads campaigns. | Advertising | 2 Years |
cookieconsent_status |
Cafe Rio (First-Party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences and status to ensure we respect your choices across browsing sessions. | Essential | 1 Year |
PHPSESSID |
Cafe Rio (First-Party) | Preserves user session state across page requests. This is a standard session cookie required for the website to function properly. | Essential | Session |
cart_session |
Cafe Rio (First-Party) | Maintains your shopping cart or order items during your visit, allowing you to browse multiple pages without losing your selected items. | Functional | Session |
user_preferences |
Cafe Rio (First-Party) | Stores your website preferences such as preferred location, language settings, and display options to personalize your experience. | Functional | 6 Months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state. Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website, as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. | Analytics | 2 Years |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google's DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and presenting targeted ads. | Advertising | 1 Year |
NID |
Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember the user's preferences. | Advertising | 6 Months |
Note: Cookie durations and purposes may change as we update our technology stack and third-party service providers. We will update this table accordingly.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
In the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state laws, including:
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your 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.
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We comply with FTC guidelines on online behavioral advertising and consumer privacy, ensuring that our data collection practices are fair and transparent.
- CAN-SPAM Act: Applicable to our email marketing communications which may use tracking pixels.
We rely on the following legal bases for processing cookie data:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising), we seek your explicit consent before placing these cookies on your device.
- Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies, we process data based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website.
- Contractual Necessity: Some cookies are required to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as maintaining your online order or account session.
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 through several methods:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. Below are instructions for the most popular browsers:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data. You can clear cookies, block third-party cookies, or set site-specific permissions. |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose your preferred Enhanced Tracking Protection level or manage individual site permissions. |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can prevent cross-site tracking and block all cookies. |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data. Manage cookie settings and exceptions for specific websites. |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Content Settings → Cookies. Manage cookie preferences and exceptions. |
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies through your browser settings, some parts of our website may not function correctly.
6.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also use the following third-party tools to opt out of specific types of tracking and advertising cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits.
- Google Ads Settings: Manage your Google advertising preferences at https://adssettings.google.com. You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google.
- Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences through your Facebook account settings at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings.
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies.
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Use the DAA's opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
- Your Online Choices (YourOnlineChoices): Visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com for additional cookie management options.
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage your advertising preferences through your device settings:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track." You can also go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising and turn off "Personalized Ads."
- Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads, and toggle on "Opt out of Ads Personalization."
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the full right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Here is what you should know about the potential impact:
| Cookie Type | Impact if Disabled |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Critical website functions may not work. You may be unable to complete online orders, use forms, maintain login sessions, or access secure areas of the website. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will be unable to track how you use our website, which means we cannot analyze performance or make improvements based on user behavior. This does not affect your experience but limits our ability to enhance our services. |
| Functional Cookies | Personalization features will not work. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit, and some enhanced features may not be available. Your saved location preferences or order history may not be retained. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and not tailored to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see — only their relevance to you. |
8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies, including the purposes for collection and any third parties with whom it has been shared.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Some advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. You may opt out by contacting us at [email protected] or by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6 of this policy.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your California privacy rights.
- Right to Correct: Under CPRA, you have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 of this policy.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and may integrate third-party services (such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Meta Pixel). These third parties may set their own cookies when you visit their websites or interact with their services embedded on our site.
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for how these companies use their cookies. We encourage you to read the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook) Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy 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 our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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:
We will respond to all legitimate inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receipt, in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws including the CCPA/CPRA and applicable FTC guidelines.