Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 2, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to the website costavidago.click and explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding consumer protection and fair information practices.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions, you can reach us at the contact 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. They are widely used by website operators to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to personalize user experiences.
Cookies are created by the web server and sent to the browser. The browser then stores the cookie locally so that the server can read it again on subsequent visits. Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you directly, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2.1 How Do Cookies Work?
When you visit costavidago.click, our web server sends a cookie to your device's browser. Your browser stores this cookie in a designated file on your device. On your next visit to our website, your browser sends that cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and recall your preferences or previous interactions.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content, services, or technologies are embedded on the page (known as "third-party cookies").
2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies on our website, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views and email open rates.
- Local Storage: A browser feature 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 the data is cleared when your browsing session ends.
- Scripts: Pieces of JavaScript code that collect information about your interactions with our website.
All references to "cookies" in this policy also apply to these similar tracking technologies unless otherwise stated.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on costavidago.click:
3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
Essential cookies help us:
- Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
- Remember items you have added to a cart or order
- Apply your security and privacy settings
- Ensure our website loads and operates correctly
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular, and how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these 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 use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
These cookies help us:
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Remember your location for showing nearby Costa Vida restaurants
- Personalize content based on your interests and browsing history on our site
- Provide live chat support features
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly 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.
We use advertising cookies from Google Ads and similar platforms to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and to deliver relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our website.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on costavidago.click:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. This cookie expires after one day and is refreshed on each visit. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites to prevent excessive data loads. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | Advertising | 3 months |
cookieconsent_status |
Costa Vida (costavidago.click) | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. Remembers whether the user has accepted or declined cookie usage. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Costa Vida (costavidago.click) | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining user sessions, shopping carts, and form submissions. | Essential | Session |
cv_location |
Costa Vida (costavidago.click) | Stores the user's selected or detected location to display nearby restaurant information and relevant menu options. | Functional | 30 days |
cv_preferences |
Costa Vida (costavidago.click) | Remembers user preferences such as dietary filters, favorite menu items, and display settings for a personalized browsing experience. | Functional | 6 months |
_ga_[ID] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state with Google Analytics 4. Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website and dates of the first and most recent visit. | Analytics | 2 years |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads, measuring the efficacy of an ad and presenting targeted ads to the user. | 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 user preferences. | Advertising | 6 months |
Note: This list may not be exhaustive and is subject to change as we update our website and third-party service integrations. We will update this table accordingly.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may allow third parties to place cookies on your device through our website. These third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. We do not control these third-party cookies and their use is governed by the respective third parties' own privacy and cookie policies.
Key third-party providers whose cookies may be present on our website include:
- Google LLC – Analytics and advertising services. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) – Social media integration and advertising. Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
- Microsoft Corporation (Bing Ads) – Advertising and analytics. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Here is how to manage cookies in common browsers:
| Browser | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 |
| Mozilla Firefox | Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit: Mozilla Firefox Help |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Visit: Apple Safari Help |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions. Visit: Microsoft Edge Help |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies. Visit: Opera Help |
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: Manage your ad preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI's opt-out tool at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA's opt-out tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Online Choices (for EU/EEA users): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookie preferences through your mobile browser settings. Additionally, you may limit ad tracking through your device's operating system settings:
- iOS (Apple): Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on costavidago.click. The following impacts may occur depending on which types of cookies you disable:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may be unable to navigate pages, use forms, complete orders, or access secure areas of the site. Core features such as the shopping cart and user sessions may stop working. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to track website performance or understand how users interact with our site. This may limit our ability to improve the website experience over time. Your visit will not be counted in our analytics reports. |
| Functional Cookies | Personalized features will not be available. Your location preferences, dietary filters, and language settings will not be remembered between sessions. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not mean you will see fewer ads; it means the ads you see may be less tailored to your preferences and browsing behavior. |
8. Your Rights Under Applicable Law
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies.
8.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you the following rights concerning personal information collected through cookies:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share through cookies and other tracking technologies.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information collected about you through cookies.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. To exercise this right, please contact us using the details below or use our cookie preference center.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: If we collect sensitive personal information through cookies, you have the right to limit its use.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].
8.2 All U.S. Residents
Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, we are required to maintain fair information practices and not engage in deceptive practices regarding data collection. We are committed to honoring your preferences and providing clear, accessible controls for managing cookies on our website.
9. Cookie Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where required by law, provide you with additional notice such as a prominent notice on our website or an email notification.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of costavidago.click after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information to us through cookies, please contact us immediately at the details below so we can take appropriate action.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please contact us using the information below:
- Company Name: Costa Vida
- Website: costavidago.click
- Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible, and in any event within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally within 45 days for CCPA/CPRA requests).