Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at costa-vida.click (the "Website"). This policy describes what cookies are, why we use them, how you can control them, and provides other useful information about these technologies.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, location, and other settings.

Types of Cookies by Duration:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help websites remember your actions during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a predetermined period or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Types of Cookies by Origin:

• First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you're visiting directly (Costa Vida's website).
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Costa Vida uses cookies for several important purposes that enhance your dining and online ordering experience:

• Essential Website Functionality: Ensuring our website works correctly and securely
• Order Management: Maintaining your cart contents and order history
• Location Services: Estimating delivery times and availability in your area
• User Preferences: Remembering your dietary preferences, favorite items, and customization options
• Performance Analysis: Understanding how visitors use our website to improve functionality
• Personalization: Providing customized content and menu recommendations
• Marketing: Delivering relevant advertisements and promotional offers
• Security: Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies we use into four main types. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category and the specific cookies involved:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and order processing. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Costa Vida	Maintains user session and login state	Essential	Session
cart_token	Costa Vida	Preserves shopping cart contents	Essential	7 days
csrf_token	Costa Vida	Security protection against cross-site attacks	Essential	Session
cookieConsent	Costa Vida	Stores your cookie consent preferences	Essential	1 year
location_data	Costa Vida	Stores delivery location for order processing	Essential	30 days

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users and sessions	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users	Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate	Analytics	1 minute
_gtag_UA_*	Google Analytics	Tracks page views and user behavior	Analytics	2 years
heatmap_data	Costa Vida	Records user interactions for website optimization	Analytics	90 days

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
user_preferences	Costa Vida	Stores dietary preferences and customizations	Functional	1 year
language	Costa Vida	Remembers selected language preference	Functional	1 year
recent_orders	Costa Vida	Stores recent order history for quick reordering	Functional	90 days
favorite_items	Costa Vida	Remembers favorited menu items	Functional	1 year
delivery_address	Costa Vida	Stores frequently used delivery addresses	Functional	6 months

4.4 Targeting and Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook	Stores browser and user information for advertising	Marketing	3 months
_fbc	Facebook	Stores last visit for attribution reporting	Marketing	3 months
IDE	Google DoubleClick	Used for targeted advertising	Marketing	1 year
retargeting_pixel	Costa Vida	Enables retargeting campaigns	Marketing	30 days
promo_tracking	Costa Vida	Tracks promotional campaign effectiveness	Marketing	60 days

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with several trusted third-party service providers who may place cookies on our website. These partners help us provide better services and understand our customers' needs.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track and report website usage statistics without personally identifying individual visitors.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Facebook

We use Facebook's advertising services to reach potential customers and measure campaign effectiveness. Facebook may use cookies to track user interactions with our ads and website.

Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

Advertising Preferences: Facebook Ad Preferences

Other Advertising Partners

We may also work with other advertising networks and services. Each partner operates under their own privacy policy and provides options for users to control their advertising preferences.

6. Cookie Duration and Storage

Different cookies have different lifespans based on their purpose:

Duration	Cookie Types	Examples	Purpose
Session	Essential	PHPSESSID, csrf_token	Basic website functionality
24 Hours	Analytics	_gid	Daily analytics tracking
7 Days	Functional	cart_token	Shopping cart persistence
30-90 Days	Marketing & Functional	location_data, recent_orders	User preferences and targeting
1-2 Years	Analytics & Preferences	_ga, user_preferences	Long-term tracking and personalization

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for controlling and managing cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent.

7.1 Browser Cookie Settings

Here are instructions for managing cookies in popular web browsers:

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Options

• Google Analytics: Install the opt-out browser add-on
• Facebook Ads: Manage your ad preferences
• General Advertising: Your Online Choices
• Network Advertising Initiative: Consumer Opt-out

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site.

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may impact your experience on our website:

Effects of Disabling Different Cookie Types:

• Essential Cookies: The website may not function properly; you may be unable to place orders or access your account
• Performance Cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on user behavior analysis
• Functionality Cookies: You'll lose personalized features like saved preferences and order history
• Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertising, but website functionality won't be affected

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites that the user does not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals from browsers. However, you can use the cookie management options described in this policy to control tracking on our website.

How to Enable Do Not Track:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data > Send a "Do Not Track" request
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Ask websites not to track me
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send "Do Not Track" requests

10. 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 other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the updated policy on our website
• Notify users of significant changes through our website or email (if applicable)
• In some cases, ask for renewed consent through our cookie consent tool

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or want to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us:

When contacting us about cookies, please include:

• The specific cookie or cookies you're asking about
• The browser and device you're using
• The nature of your question or concern
• Your preferred method of contact for our response

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Internet Advertising Bureau: Cookie Guide
• Federal Trade Commission: Online Privacy Protection
• European Commission: Cookies Information

Browser Help Pages:

• Google Chrome Cookie Management
• Firefox Cookie Management
• Safari Cookie Management
• Microsoft Edge Cookie Management

Thank you for taking the time to understand how we use cookies at Costa Vida. Your privacy and trust are important to us, and we're committed to being transparent about our data practices.