Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Cafe Rio's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to give you clear, transparent, and comprehensive information about the cookies and similar tracking technologies we use on our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our website is safe, personalized, and enjoyable.

As a food service business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines concerning consumer data and online tracking practices.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions or concerns, 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-enabled device when you visit a website. These files are stored in your web browser and allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized browsing experience.

Cookies were originally developed to help websites remember information about a user's visit — such as items added to a shopping cart — so users did not need to re-enter the same information repeatedly. Today, cookies serve a much broader range of functions, from improving website performance and analytics to enabling targeted advertising.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit scafe-rio.digital, our web server sends a small cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file, and the next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server. This exchange allows us to recognize you as a returning visitor, remember your preferences, and analyze how you interact with our website.

Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own. However, when combined with other data we collect, they may be used to identify you indirectly. Some cookies are set directly by us (first-party cookies), while others are set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics or advertising platforms (third-party cookies).

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a user has visited a page or opened an email.
• Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity and no expiration date.
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.
• Fingerprinting: A method that collects information about your device (browser type, screen resolution, operating system, etc.) to identify your device across sessions.

All references to "cookies" in this policy also apply to these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use on scafe-rio.digital into four main types: essential cookies, functional cookies, analytics cookies, and advertising cookies. Below is a detailed explanation of each category.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as strictly necessary cookies) are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly, and certain features — such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or submitting forms — would not work.

These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing purposes. Because they are strictly necessary for the website to function, they do not require your consent under most applicable laws; however, we still disclose their use in the interest of full transparency.

Examples of what essential cookies do:

• Maintain your session as you navigate through different pages of our website.
• Remember items you have added to a cart or inquiry form.
• Enable secure logins and access to protected areas of the website.
• Support load balancing to ensure the website remains available and responsive.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember your preferred language, your location, or whether you have previously dismissed a notification or banner.

The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Examples of what functional cookies do:

• Remember your language or region preferences.
• Remember whether you have accepted our cookie consent banner.
• Store your accessibility settings, such as text size preferences.
• Enable embedded features like maps or video players that remember your settings.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve our website's structure, content, and user experience. We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect this information.

Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions, page views, session duration, bounce rates, traffic sources, and other behavioral metrics. The data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.

For more information about how Google Analytics handles data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.4 Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting or marketing cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and are typically set by advertising networks with our permission.

They remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. This means that after visiting scafe-rio.digital, you may see advertisements about Cafe Rio on other websites or platforms.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing services. These services use cookies to help us understand which of our advertisements are most effective and to show you relevant Cafe Rio advertisements on Google's advertising network.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently in use on scafe-rio.digital, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies, which are necessary for the website to function). There are several ways you can manage and control cookies.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Please use the links below for guidance specific to your browser:

• 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/delete-cookies
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies

Please be aware that restricting cookies through your browser may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

In addition to browser-level controls, you can opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking services using the following tools:

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website from a mobile device, you can manage advertising preferences through your device settings:

• iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to limit ad tracking.
• Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of personalized ads or reset your advertising ID.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when visiting scafe-rio.digital. Below is a summary of the potential consequences based on the type of cookie you disable:

7. Your Privacy Rights Under US Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

7.1 California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• 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 and other technologies.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information that we have collected.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. Certain advertising cookie activities may constitute "sharing" under California law. You can exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 5 or by contacting us directly.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Limit Sensitive Personal Information: You may have the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 below.

7.2 Federal Privacy Protections

At the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including with respect to the collection and use of consumer data. We are committed to complying with FTC guidelines on online behavioral advertising and consumer data transparency.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website, scafe-rio.digital, is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt action to remove such information.

This commitment is consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which imposes specific requirements on websites that collect information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or other developments. Any changes we make will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you either by prominently posting a notice on our website or by sending you a direct notification, where practicable.

Your continued use of scafe-rio.digital after any changes to this Cookie 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 way we handle cookies and personal information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.