Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website costavida-meal.digital and explains in detail how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or use the opt-out mechanisms described below. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and to complying with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act governing unfair or deceptive practices in commerce.

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 websites work efficiently, function properly, and to provide reporting information.

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. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when it visits our website and also when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website, your browser sends a request to the web server hosting the site. The server may then send a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. On your next visit to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions.

Cookies can be categorized in two ways based on their lifespan:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you are browsing.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you delete them). They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on costavida-meal.digital. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.

Essential cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are typically set only in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

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 to know which pages are the most and least popular, and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics uses its own cookies to track user interactions. The data collected includes information such as the number of visitors, the pages they visit, how long they spend on each page, and the source of their traffic.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable our 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. Functional cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as your language choice, region, or login information, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.

If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

3.4 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 do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising, or to limit how many times you see an advertisement. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on costavida-meal.digital, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

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. Used to distinguish users within a 24-hour period. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks ad click conversions and links ad clicks to page visits. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Meta (Facebook) Stores last visit from the ad click. Used for conversion tracking and retargeting purposes. Advertising 2 years
cookieconsent_status costavida-meal.digital Stores the user's cookie consent status for the current domain to prevent the cookie consent dialog from reappearing on subsequent visits. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID costavida-meal.digital Preserves user session state across page requests. Enables session management for the website. Essential Session
__utma Google Analytics Used to distinguish users and sessions. Updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics. Analytics 2 years
__utmz Google Analytics Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the website. Analytics 6 months
lang costavida-meal.digital Remembers the user's selected language preference to ensure the website displays content in the chosen language on return visits. Functional Session
cart_session costavida-meal.digital Maintains items added to the shopping cart or order form during the browsing session on our food ordering platform. Essential Session

This table is updated periodically. Some cookies listed may not be present on every page visit, depending on the features and services you interact with.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

We work with several trusted third-party services that may also place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties include:

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google may use the data collected through its cookies to personalize ads across its advertising network. You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We may use the Facebook Pixel and related technologies provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. The Facebook Pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our website. You can learn more about Facebook's data practices at Meta's Privacy Policy.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies). There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. The steps for managing cookies vary by browser. Please refer to your browser's help section for specific instructions:

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Services

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

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
  • Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad preferences at Google Ads Settings.
  • Facebook / Meta Ads: Adjust your ad preferences through Facebook Ad Preferences or use the Facebook Off-Facebook Activity tool.
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Use the NAI Opt-Out Tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Visit AboutAds.info to opt out of participating companies' behavioral advertising.
  • Your Privacy Choices (US): Residents of California and other states with privacy rights may also exercise their rights under applicable state law by contacting us directly (see Section 9 below).

6.3 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We will honor DNT signals from browsers to the extent technically feasible and will continue to monitor developments in this area.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or block cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionalities:

  • Essential Cookies Disabled: If you disable essential cookies, our website may not function correctly. Features such as the shopping cart, order processing, and secure login may become unavailable.
  • Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to understand how visitors use our website, which may prevent us from improving our services and user experience over time.
  • Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences, such as saved language settings or location, will not be remembered, and you may need to re-enter information on each visit.
  • Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests and preferences. Your opt-out choices will need to be re-applied if you clear your browser cookies.

8. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific rights regarding cookies and the personal data they collect:

8.1 California Residents

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

  • Know what personal data is collected about them through cookies and tracking technologies.
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Request deletion of personal data collected through cookies.
  • Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights.
  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise your rights under California law, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 below, or submit a request via email to [email protected].

8.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of states including but not limited to Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Texas (TDPSA) may also have rights to access, correct, delete, or opt out of certain data processing activities enabled by cookies. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable laws, or our business practices. When we make material 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.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the way we use cookies, please contact us using the details below:

Costa Vida

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days of receipt. For California privacy rights requests, we will respond within 45 days as required by the CCPA/CPRA, with a possible 45-day extension where reasonably necessary.