Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your Cafe Rio experience

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Cafe Rio ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at rios-cafe.rest (the "Website"). This policy describes what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Important: Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use our services, including placing food orders and accessing your account.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences, helping websites remember your choices and provide a more personalized experience.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website, such as keeping items in your shopping cart.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits to our website.

Types of Cookies by Origin:

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website (rios-cafe.rest) and can only be read by us.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms, and can be read by those third parties.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience with our food delivery and restaurant services:

Essential Functionality

  • Maintaining your shopping cart contents
  • Remembering your login status
  • Ensuring website security
  • Storing your delivery preferences

Performance & Analytics

  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Identifying popular menu items
  • Improving website speed and performance
  • Analyzing user behavior patterns

Personalization

  • Remembering your favorite menu items
  • Saving your delivery location
  • Customizing content based on preferences
  • Providing relevant menu recommendations

Marketing & Advertising

  • Showing relevant advertisements
  • Measuring advertising effectiveness
  • Remarketing to previous visitors
  • Social media integration

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a comprehensive list of all cookies used on our website, organized by category and purpose:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Cafe Rio Maintains user session and login status Session Browser session
cart_contents Cafe Rio Stores shopping cart items and quantities Persistent 7 days
user_location Cafe Rio Remembers delivery location for order estimation Persistent 30 days
csrf_token Cafe Rio Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session Browser session
cookieConsent Cafe Rio Stores your cookie preference choices Persistent 365 days

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and tracks website usage Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users for 24-hour period Persistent 24 hours
_gat_gtag_UA_* Google Analytics Throttles request rate to Google Analytics Persistent 1 minute
_hjid Hotjar Hotjar cookie that is set when the customer first lands on a page Persistent 365 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personalization.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
preferred_restaurant Cafe Rio Remembers your preferred restaurant location Persistent 90 days
menu_preferences Cafe Rio Stores dietary preferences and favorite items Persistent 180 days
language_preference Cafe Rio Remembers your selected language Persistent 365 days
order_history Cafe Rio Enables quick reordering of previous meals Persistent 365 days

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Facebook Pixel for tracking conversions and remarketing Persistent 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used for targeted advertising across Google services Persistent 390 days
NID Google Remembers your preferences for Google services Persistent 6 months
fr Facebook Contains browser and user unique ID for targeted advertising Persistent 90 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These partners help us provide better services and understand our website performance:

Google Services

We use Google Analytics for website analytics and Google Ads for advertising. Google Privacy Policy

Facebook

Facebook Pixel helps us track conversions and show relevant ads to Facebook users. Facebook Privacy Policy

Hotjar

Hotjar helps us understand user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings. Hotjar Privacy Policy

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans based on their purpose:

Duration Cookie Examples Purpose
Session (deleted when browser closes) PHPSESSID, csrf_token Essential security and session management
24 hours _gid Daily analytics tracking
7 days cart_contents Shopping cart persistence
30 days user_location Location preferences for delivery
90 days preferred_restaurant, _fbp User preferences and marketing tracking
180 days menu_preferences Dietary preferences and favorites
1-2 years _ga, language_preference Long-term analytics and preferences

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To block or allow specific sites, click "See all cookies and site data"

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" in the left sidebar
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
  5. You can remove all cookies or search for specific sites
  6. To change cookie settings, use the dropdown under "Enhanced Tracking Protection"

Safari (Mac)

  1. Click "Safari" in the top menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click the "Privacy" tab
  4. Choose your cookie blocking preferences
  5. To see stored cookies, click "Manage Website Data"

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
  4. Click "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To manage specific sites, click "See all cookies and site data"

7.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics Opt-Out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your website visits.

Facebook Ad Preferences

Visit Facebook Ad Preferences to control how Facebook uses your data for advertising purposes.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Important Warning: Disabling certain cookies may significantly impact your experience on our website.

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:

Essential Functionality Affected:

  • Unable to maintain items in shopping cart
  • Difficulty staying logged into your account
  • Loss of delivery location preferences
  • Repeated requests to accept cookies
  • Security features may not work properly

Enhanced Features Lost:

  • Personalized menu recommendations
  • Quick reordering of previous meals
  • Saved dietary preferences
  • Customized user interface
  • Faster checkout process

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, our website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking cookies on our website. We continue to monitor developments in DNT technology and may update our practices as standards evolve.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through a prominent notice on our website
  • Request your consent again if required by applicable law
  • Email registered users about significant changes (if applicable)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Email Us

Send your cookie-related questions to:
[email protected]

Call Us

Speak with our privacy team:
+7 495 531-09-50

Visit Us

Cafe Rio
Ulitsa Varvarka, 6, Moskva, Russia, 109012

12. More Information

For more information about cookies and privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

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