Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
1. Introduction
At Costa Vida, we are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your use of our website. This Cookie Policy forms part of our overall Privacy Policy and describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy applies to all visitors of our website cost-vida.top and is governed by applicable United States federal and state 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 regarding 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-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, 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.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser until they expire or are deleted. Session cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as:
- Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to determine whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
- Local Storage: A web storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity.
- JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect information about your interaction with our website.
- Device Fingerprinting: A technique used to identify a device based on its unique configuration and characteristics.
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
Costa Vida uses cookies for a variety of reasons, including:
- To ensure our website operates correctly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings so you don't have to re-enter them each visit
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- To deliver relevant advertising content based on your interests
- To analyze the performance of our marketing campaigns
- To enable social media features and integrations
- To prevent fraud and enhance the security of our website
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
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 and see how visitors move around the site. 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 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 services may not function properly. Examples include remembering your language preferences, location, and previously viewed content.
4.4 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 websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see advertising, but it will be less targeted and relevant to your interests.
5. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | 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 during a single browsing session. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps prevent overloading the analytics server. | Analytics | 1 minute |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad performance. Links ad clicks to user activity on our website. | Advertising | 90 days |
_fbp |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Helps track conversions from Facebook ads. | Advertising | 90 days |
fr |
Facebook (Meta) | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Contains a unique browser and user ID used for targeted advertising. | Advertising | 90 days |
_ga_[container-id] |
Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Stores and counts pageviews, events, and user engagement metrics. | Analytics | 2 years |
cookieConsent |
Costa Vida (cost-vida.top) | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences. Remembers whether the user has accepted or declined optional cookies to avoid re-prompting on subsequent visits. | Essential | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Costa Vida (cost-vida.top) | Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for maintaining the integrity of a browsing session, such as keeping items in your online order cart. | Essential | Session |
csrf_token |
Costa Vida (cost-vida.top) | Security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures that form submissions and other actions are legitimate and come from our website. | Essential | Session |
user_preferences |
Costa Vida (cost-vida.top) | Stores user preferences such as language settings, location, and dietary preferences to personalize the browsing experience on return visits. | Functional | 6 months |
recently_viewed |
Costa Vida (cost-vida.top) | Remembers menu items and pages the user has recently viewed to display personalized recommendations and improve navigation. | Functional | 30 days |
__utmz |
Google Analytics (Legacy) | Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached our website. Helps analyze which marketing channels are most effective. | Analytics | 6 months |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. Used for targeted advertising purposes. | Advertising | 1 year |
6. Third-Party Cookies and Services
In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies over which we have no control. We encourage you to review their respective policies:
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Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and user behavior on our website. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy -
Google Ads: We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns and measure conversions.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy -
Facebook / Meta Pixel: We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to build audiences for our ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ -
Google DoubleClick: Used for delivering targeted advertisements across the Google Display Network.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link located in the footer of our website.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, including essential cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website. Blocking cookies will not delete cookies that have already been placed on your device — you will need to do this separately through your browser settings.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services
You can opt out of specific third-party tracking using the following tools:
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Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout -
Google Ads Personalization: Opt out of personalized Google ads.
https://adssettings.google.com -
Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences.
https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences -
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
https://optout.networkadvertising.org -
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies.
https://optout.aboutads.info -
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): For users in the EU and other regions.
https://www.youronlinechoices.com
7.4 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage your advertising preferences through your device's operating system settings:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.
- Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of personalized advertising or reset your advertising ID.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable or block cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:
| Cookie Type | Impact of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may not be able to complete online orders, access secure areas, or use interactive features. Core website functionality will be impaired. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to collect information about your visit to improve our website. This does not affect your experience directly but limits our ability to enhance our services. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences (such as language and location settings) will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our website. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic and less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads repeatedly without personalization. |
9. Your Rights Under Applicable Law
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies. 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 information is being collected about them through cookies
- Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information (including via advertising cookies)
- Access the personal information collected about them
- Delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We are committed to responding to verifiable consumer requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Other states including Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and others have enacted similar consumer privacy laws that may provide you with additional rights. We are committed to complying with all applicable state privacy laws.
10. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some web browsers include a Do Not Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this time, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been established. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online.
If a standard for online tracking is adopted in the future that we must follow, we will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 through cookies, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe your child may have provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
12. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those 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
- Website: cost-vida.top
- Email: [email protected]
We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 45 days as required by applicable law.