Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio ("we," "us," or "our"). 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 caferiomexican.rest, and your rights to control their use.

This policy applies to all users who visit our website, regardless of location, and is designed to comply with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on consumer transparency and digital advertising.

We encourage you to read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions, please 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 device — such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. These files are stored in your browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, preferences, or actions over time.

Cookies serve many important functions. They help websites work efficiently, enable certain features, and provide information to the owners of the site about how users interact with it. Cookies are not harmful programs and do not carry viruses or malware. However, they can be used to track browsing behavior and collect personal information, which is why it is important to be transparent about their use.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit caferiomexican.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your browser. The browser stores the cookie file and sends it back to our server each time you revisit our website. This allows our site to recognize your device and recall details such as your language preferences, login status, and items you may have added to a cart.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website, such as analytics platforms or advertising networks (known as "third-party cookies").

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar tracking technologies, including:

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track whether a page was accessed or an email was opened.
• Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger capacity.
• Session Storage: Temporary data storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
• Fingerprinting: A method that identifies your device based on its configuration and settings without relying on cookies.

This Cookie Policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies" throughout this document.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on caferiomexican.rest. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain services and features you have requested cannot be provided. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and processing of online orders. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without significantly affecting how the website operates.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the delivery of the website and its services, they do not require your consent under most applicable privacy frameworks. However, we believe in full transparency, which is why we disclose them here.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they may remember your preferred language, your location for local restaurant information, or your login details so you do not need to re-enter them each visit. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

If you choose not to allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly, and your user experience may be diminished.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, where users come from (e.g., search engines, direct links, social media), and whether users encounter any error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it does not identify individual users.

We use this information to improve the structure, content, and performance of our website so that we can offer you a better experience when you visit caferiomexican.rest.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing activity across our website and other websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads. These cookies are typically set by advertising networks with our permission and are linked to site functionality provided by those networks.

These cookies may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. We may share the information collected by these cookies with third-party advertisers and partners.

4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website

The following table provides a detailed list of the cookies currently in use on caferiomexican.rest, including their names, purposes, types, and durations:

Note: This list may be updated periodically as our use of cookies evolves. We encourage you to check this page regularly for any changes.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some of the cookies described above are set by third-party companies that provide services to us. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites over time. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their collection and use of information is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties, not by this Cookie Policy.

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

• Google LLC — for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google Ads, DoubleClick). Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
• Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for advertising and social media integration. Facebook's cookie policy is available at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
• Hotjar Ltd. — for user behavior analytics and heatmaps. Hotjar's privacy policy is available at https://www.hotjar.com/legal/policies/privacy/.

We recommend that you review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information about their data collection practices.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential 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 these settings in the "Options," "Tools," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Below are direct links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

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

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many third-party advertisers by using the following opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics browser add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Google Ads Settings: Manage your Google advertising preferences at https://adssettings.google.com.
• Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings.
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Available at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/.
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Available at https://optout.aboutads.info/.
• Hotjar Opt-Out: You can opt out of Hotjar data collection at https://www.hotjar.com/legal/compliance/opt-out.

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you may be able to control interest-based advertising through your device settings. On iOS devices, you can enable "Limit Ad Tracking" in your Privacy settings. On Android devices, you can opt out of personalized ads through the Google Settings app.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Here is a summary of the potential impact if you choose to disable specific categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies Disabled: Our website may not function properly. You may be unable to place orders online, access secure areas of our website, or use basic navigation features. We strongly advise against disabling essential cookies.
• Functional Cookies Disabled: Your personalized settings and preferences will not be saved. You may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit our website, and certain features — such as remembering your favorite restaurant location — will not work.
• Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to gather data about how you use our website, which limits our ability to improve and optimize your experience. Your use of the website will not be affected in terms of core functionality.
• Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly, as we will not be able to track your exposure to them. Your browsing experience on other websites may also be affected.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell, including through cookies.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information collected through cookies.
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
• The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by applicable California law.

For purposes of the CCPA/CPRA, we may "share" personal information collected through advertising cookies with third-party partners for cross-context behavioral advertising. You have the right to opt out of this sharing by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 or by contacting us directly.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the way we use cookies on our website, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to address your inquiries and help you understand your options.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on April 26, 2026. It is intended to comply with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the CCPA, CPRA, and FTC Act guidelines on digital advertising transparency.