Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

1. Introduction

Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website vidacostas.click (the "Website"). Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, understand how visitors interact with our site, and deliver relevant content and advertising related to our food services.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge and agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

We are committed to transparency about the technologies we use. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, 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 (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 more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to report usage information.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website you visit and are stored in your browser's designated cookie folder. Each time you return to that website, your browser retrieves the stored cookie and sends it back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember preferences or actions over time.

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 a website (such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits our website and when it visits certain other websites.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit vidacostas.click for the first time, a cookie is placed on your device. When you visit the site again, the cookie provides information to identify you as a return visitor. Cookies perform many different functions:

  • Session Management: Cookies help us keep you logged in and remember your actions during a single browser session.
  • Personalization: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as language or regional settings, so you don't have to set them every time you visit.
  • Tracking and Analytics: Cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — which pages they visit, how long they stay, and which links they click.
  • Advertising: Cookies help us deliver more relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our ad campaigns.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session-based" (deleted automatically when you close your browser).

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

4.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Website. Without these cookies, our Website cannot function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies through our cookie settings, as they are fundamental to the Website's operation.

Examples include cookies that remember your cookie consent decision, maintain your session while browsing, and ensure the security of the site against fraudulent activity.

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 most and least popular, how visitors move around the site, and where users may encounter problems. 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.

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets several cookies (see the table below) to collect information about how you use our Website.

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. Functional cookies remember choices you make (such as your username or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are 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 websites. 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 Google Ads to market our food offerings and promotions to relevant audiences across the web.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on vidacostas.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 on the site. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Differentiates between users on a shorter-term basis. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle request rate — limits data collection on high traffic sites. Helps manage the frequency of analytics data sent to Google servers. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status Costa Vida (First-Party) Stores the user's cookie consent preference to avoid showing the cookie consent banner on repeat visits. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Costa Vida (First-Party) Preserves user session state across page requests. Necessary for the website to function correctly during an active browsing session. Essential Session
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites. Advertising 3 months
fr Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Identifies browsers for targeted advertising purposes. Advertising 3 months
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's advertisements to measure the efficacy of an ad campaign. Advertising 1 year
preferences Costa Vida (First-Party) Remembers user preferences such as language selection, region, and display settings to improve the browsing experience on return visits. Functional 6 months

6. Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small, transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether you have viewed a page or opened an email. They work alongside cookies to understand user behavior.
  • Local Storage: Similar to cookies, local storage allows websites to store data in your browser, but with greater storage capacity. This data is not automatically sent to the server with every request.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that only persists during a single browser session and is cleared when you close your browser tab.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your browser configuration and device to create a unique identifier, which may be used for analytics and security purposes.

7. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable U.S. federal and state laws. In particular:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): California residents have specific rights regarding the collection and use of their personal information, including information collected through cookies. If you are a California resident, please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about your rights.
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: Our cookie practices comply with the FTC's guidelines on transparency, consumer protection, and fair information practices.
  • CAN-SPAM Act and Electronic Communications Laws: To the extent our cookies relate to email marketing and electronic communications, we comply with applicable federal requirements.

We use essential cookies based on our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. For analytics, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent where required, which you can withdraw at any time.

8. 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:

8.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. 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.

Below are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

8.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the following tools:

Service Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent data from being used by Google Analytics.
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ads Settings Manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalized ads.
Facebook / Meta Ads Facebook Ad Preferences Manage your Facebook advertising preferences and opt out of interest-based ads.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool Opt out of behavioral advertising from DAA member companies using the YourAdChoices tool.

8.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you are using a mobile device, you can manage advertising cookies through your device settings:

  • iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to control which apps can request to track your activity.
  • Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to reset your advertising ID or opt out of personalized ads.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or block certain types of cookies, please be aware that some parts of our Website may not function as intended. The potential impacts include:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies Critical website functionality may break. You may not be able to access secure areas of the site, use shopping or ordering features, or maintain a consistent session while browsing.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to monitor and improve Website performance based on your visit. This will not impact your user experience, but may affect the quality and relevance of our Website over time.
Functional Cookies The Website may not remember your preferences between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences (such as language or location settings) each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Your opt-out preferences may also not be saved if you clear your browser cookies.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, and our Website does not alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. However, we respect your right to privacy and encourage you to use the opt-out tools described in this policy to manage your preferences.

11. California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about them, including through cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Request deletion of their personal information.
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights.

Certain advertising cookies used on our Website may constitute the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under California law. To exercise your right to opt out of such activities, please use the opt-out tools listed in Section 8 or contact us directly using the information below.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or updates to our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notify you through a notice on our Website or by other means.

We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Costa Vida