Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your visit to our website, food-costavida.top. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences regarding their use.

This policy applies to all users accessing our website from the United States and complies with applicable 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 governing fair and transparent business practices.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, you can contact us at any time using 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 websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information to site owners.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website and sent to your browser when you visit. Your browser then stores the cookie locally. Each time you return 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 over time.

Cookies can be classified in several ways:

  • By party: First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by external services or partners integrated into the website.
  • By duration: Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually.
  • By function: Cookies serve different purposes, including essential functionality, analytics, personalization, and advertising.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects, and scripts. These technologies function similarly to cookies and allow us to monitor activity, measure performance, and deliver relevant content.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Costa Vida uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
  • To remember your preferences and settings during your visit
  • To analyze how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
  • To deliver relevant advertising and promotional content
  • To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To support our food ordering and reservation services

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on food-costavida.top into four main types:

4.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Without them, certain features — such as logging into an account, placing an online food order, or navigating between pages — would not function properly. Because they are strictly necessary, they cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings. You can block them through your browser settings, but this may cause parts of the site to stop working correctly.

Examples of what these cookies enable:

  • Maintaining your session as you browse the website
  • Keeping items in your cart when ordering food online
  • Ensuring the security of your login session
  • Load balancing to ensure our website remains available and fast

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, where visitors come from, and any error messages they encounter. All data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not directly identify any individual user.

We use Google Analytics, one of the most widely used analytics platforms, to gather this data. Google Analytics places cookies on your device to track your browsing behavior across our website. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the United States.

4.3 Functional / Preference Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past — such as your language preference, your location for finding the nearest Costa Vida restaurant, or your saved order preferences. These cookies make your experience more personalized and convenient. Disabling these cookies may mean that some features of our website will not function as intended.

4.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see the same advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are typically placed by our advertising partners, such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook), and they track your browsing habits across multiple websites.

The information collected through advertising cookies does not directly identify you personally but is based on a unique identifier associated with your browser or device.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies placed on your device when you visit food-costavida.top:

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 (Third-Party) 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 daily basis. Analytics (Third-Party) 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used to throttle the request rate — limits the collection of data on high-traffic websites. Analytics (Third-Party) 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads (AdSense) Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days
_fbp Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days
fr Meta (Facebook) Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevancy of ads. Advertising (Third-Party) 90 days
PHPSESSID Costa Vida (food-costavida.top) Preserves the user's session state across page requests. Necessary for website functionality including order processing. Essential (First-Party) Session
cart_session Costa Vida (food-costavida.top) Stores the contents of your food order cart so items are retained as you navigate the website. Essential (First-Party) Session / 7 days
user_prefs Costa Vida (food-costavida.top) Stores your preferences, such as location or dietary filters, to personalize your browsing experience. Functional (First-Party) 6 months
cookie_consent Costa Vida (food-costavida.top) Records whether the user has acknowledged and accepted the cookie notice displayed on the website. Essential (First-Party) 1 year
_uetsid Microsoft Bing Ads Collects data on visitor behavior from multiple websites to present more relevant advertisements. Advertising (Third-Party) 1 day
loc_preference Costa Vida (food-costavida.top) Remembers the user's preferred restaurant location for faster ordering and local menu access. Functional (First-Party) 30 days

Note: The cookies listed above represent those currently in use. This list may be updated from time to time as we add or remove services and features on our website. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly essential cookies). You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, clear cookies when you close your browser, or receive a notification before a cookie is stored. The steps to manage cookies differ depending on the browser you use. Please refer to the instructions for your specific browser below:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Chrome Cookie Instructions
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox Cookie Instructions
  • Apple Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari Cookie Instructions
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies and Site Permissions. Edge Cookie Instructions
  • Opera: Go to Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Cookies.

Please note that if you block or delete cookies through your browser settings, some areas of our website may not function properly, including food ordering features, saved preferences, and login functionality.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Advertising Cookies

For advertising and tracking cookies set by third-party partners, you can use the following opt-out tools to limit or disable targeted advertising:

  • Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ads Personalization: You can control and opt out of Google personalized advertising by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
  • Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences and opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: You can opt out of interest-based advertising from multiple companies at once by visiting: https://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: US-based users can opt out of behavioral advertising from participating companies through: https://optout.aboutads.info
  • Your Privacy Choices (California Residents): If you are a California resident, you have the right under the CCPA/CPRA to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies. You can exercise this right by contacting us directly at [email protected].

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can manage advertising tracking through your device's built-in privacy settings:

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
  • Android: Go to Settings → Google → Ads and select "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to manage your cookie preferences, it is important to understand that disabling certain types of cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website. The table below summarizes the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:

Cookie Category Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to place food orders, log into your account, or navigate between pages correctly. We do not recommend disabling these cookies.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track and analyze how visitors use our website, which may limit our ability to identify and fix issues or improve the user experience. Your browsing experience will not be directly affected.
Functional Cookies Your saved preferences — such as your preferred restaurant location, dietary filters, or language — will not be remembered between visits. You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit the site.
Advertising Cookies You will continue to see advertisements, but they will no longer be tailored to your interests. The ads shown may be less relevant to your preferences and behavior.

8. Cookies and Children's Privacy

Our website, food-costavida.top, is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action. This policy is consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services operated by companies other than Costa Vida. When you click on these links, you will leave our website and be subject to the cookie policies and privacy practices of those third parties. We have no control over and are not responsible for the cookies set by external websites. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, updates to applicable laws, or improvements to our website. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Your Rights Under Applicable Law

Depending on your state of residence in the United States, you may have specific rights related to the personal data collected through cookies. These rights may include:

  • Right to Know: The right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you through cookies.
  • Right to Delete: The right to request deletion of personal data we have collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt Out: The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data collected through advertising cookies with third parties.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: The right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Right to Correct: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data (available to California residents under the CPRA).

California residents may exercise their rights under the CCPA/CPRA by contacting us using the details in the section below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days as required by law.

12. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies in compliance with applicable United States federal and state laws, including:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We maintain transparent and fair practices regarding how we use and disclose information collected through cookies.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): We provide California residents with notice of data collection practices and the right to opt out of data sharing.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): We do not use cookies to collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to assist you.

Costa Vida — Contact Information

Business Name: Costa Vida

Website: food-costavida.top

Email: [email protected]

Effective Date: May 30, 2026