Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Costa Vida. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and your rights to control their use.
By continuing to browse or use our website at vidascosta.digital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website.
As a food business operating in the United States, Costa Vida complies with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding online tracking and consumer transparency.
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 their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to personalize user experiences.
Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Each time you revisit the website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Costa Vida) 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 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They allow our website to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences across multiple visits.
2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
- Local Storage: A feature in modern browsers that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- JavaScript Tags: Scripts embedded on pages that collect data about your interaction with our website.
3. How We Use Cookies
Costa Vida uses cookies and similar technologies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Ensuring the proper functioning of our website
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Understanding how visitors interact with our site (analytics)
- Delivering relevant advertisements and measuring their effectiveness
- Improving our food services, menu offerings, and online ordering experience
- Detecting and preventing fraud and security threats
- Complying with legal obligations under U.S. law
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain services or features of our website cannot be provided. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting your privacy preferences.
These cookies do not require your consent under applicable U.S. law, as they are strictly necessary for the delivery of the service you have requested.
4.2 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, how visitors move around the site, and where visitors are coming from.
We use Google Analytics to collect this type of data. All information these cookies collect 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.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable 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 services may not function properly.
Examples include remembering your location preferences, language settings, or food order customizations.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and Meta (Facebook). They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
They work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. Under the CCPA/CPRA, the use of these cookies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes, and California residents have the right to opt out.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides details on the specific cookies used on vidascosta.digital:
| 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. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate — limits data collection on high-traffic sites. Helps manage the rate at which Google Analytics collects data. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and links ad clicks to website activity. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks website visits and user behavior for retargeting. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbc |
Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last visit to the website so that Facebook Ads can be optimized and targeting can be improved. | Advertising | 90 days |
CONSENT |
Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | Necessary | 2 years | |
cookieConsent |
vidascosta.digital | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences for our website, ensuring we do not ask repeatedly for consent on the same device. | Necessary | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
vidascosta.digital | Preserves the user's session state across page requests. Used for shopping cart functionality and online ordering. | Essential / Session | Session |
_uetsid |
Microsoft Bing Ads | Collects data on visitor behavior from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisements. | Advertising | 1 day |
lang |
vidascosta.digital | Remembers the user's language preference for a consistent browsing experience. | Functional | Session |
location_pref |
vidascosta.digital | Stores the user's preferred restaurant location for easier access to local menu and ordering options. | Functional | 30 days |
This table reflects the cookies in use as of the last updated date of this policy. The list may be updated periodically as our website and services evolve.
6. Managing and Disabling 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 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit vidascosta.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on our website.
6.2 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 placed on your device. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. Please refer to the links below for instructions:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari (Mac/iOS): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
6.3 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools and links:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads / Personalized Advertising: Manage your Google ad personalization settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta (Facebook) Ads: Manage your Facebook ad preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt out of targeted advertising via the DAA's WebChoices tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Your Privacy Choices (U.S.): Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents may also submit a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" request directly to Costa Vida by contacting us at [email protected].
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that restricting or disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website. Below is a summary of what may be affected depending on which cookies you disable:
| Cookie Category | Impact If Disabled |
|---|---|
| Essential / Necessary | The website may not function properly. Core features such as online ordering, shopping cart, and account login may be unavailable. We do not recommend disabling these. |
| Analytics | We will not be able to monitor website performance or understand how visitors use our site. This will not affect your browsing experience, but it limits our ability to improve the site for all users. |
| Functional | Your preferences such as location, language settings, and saved food order customizations may not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter this information each time you visit. |
| Advertising | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads repeatedly. Conversion tracking for our marketing campaigns will be impaired. |
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Because there is currently no uniform technological standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals. However, you may use the tools outlined in Section 6 of this policy to manage your cookie and tracking preferences.
California residents are also entitled to know whether we honor DNT signals. In accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 22575, we are disclosing that our site does not currently change its behavior in response to DNT signals.
9. Cookies and Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information through our website, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
10. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that this Cookie Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit, as we have no control over the cookies or tracking technologies they use.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make significant changes to this policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
12. Your Rights Under U.S. Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights regarding the use of cookies and the personal information they collect. In particular:
- California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, the right to delete such information, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
- All U.S. Residents (FTC Act): The Federal Trade Commission enforces consumer protection laws, including rules against unfair or deceptive practices related to online data collection and use. We are committed to full transparency in how we use cookies.
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Costa Vida
- Website: vidascosta.digital
- Email: [email protected]