Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 4, 2026

Note: This Cookie Policy explains how Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website foodcostavida.rest. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. 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 their websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and gather analytical information about how the site is being used.

Cookies are stored locally on your device and can be read by the website that created them. They typically contain the following information:

The name of the website that created the cookie
A unique identifier (a string of numbers and/or letters)
The expiration date of the cookie
Additional data relevant to the cookie's purpose (such as language preferences or session information)

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information such as your name or credit card number. However, certain cookies can be used to track your browsing behavior across multiple websites, which is why cookie management and transparency are important to us at Costa Vida.

2. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit foodcostavida.rest, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visit.

There are two primary categories of cookies based on how long they remain on your device:

2.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are created when you open your browser and deleted when you close it. They allow websites to recognize you as you navigate between different pages during a single visit, ensuring a seamless browsing experience. For example, session cookies help us remember items you have added to an online order during your current visit.

2.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and can last for a defined period of time — days, months, or even years — or until you manually delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize you on subsequent visits to our website, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on foodcostavida.rest into the following four types:

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. Without them, certain features of the website — such as navigation, secure login areas, and shopping cart functionality — would not work. Essential cookies do not require your consent under applicable law because they are required for the basic operation of the site. You cannot opt out of these cookies if you wish to use our website.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past — such as your preferred language, location, or whether you have accepted our cookie policy — and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies improve your experience but are not strictly necessary for the website to function. Disabling them may affect the quality of your experience on our site.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on the site, and whether users receive error messages. This data helps us understand how our website is performing and identify areas for improvement. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify you personally.

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. The data collected by Google Analytics cookies is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers in the United States. For more information, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising 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 an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by us or by third-party advertising partners. They remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.

We use Google Ads conversion tracking cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. We may also use cookies associated with social media platforms such as Facebook/Meta to serve targeted advertisements.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on foodcostavida.rest, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rates, limiting data collection on high-traffic websites. Helps manage the frequency of requests to Google servers.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions from advertisements. Helps measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns by tracking actions taken after clicking an ad.	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. Identifies browsers for purposes of providing advertising and site analytics services.	Advertising	90 days
`cookieconsent_status`	Costa Vida (foodcostavida.rest)	Stores the user's cookie consent status for the current domain, ensuring users are not repeatedly asked for consent on subsequent visits.	Essential	1 year
`PHPSESSID`	Costa Vida (foodcostavida.rest)	Preserves user session state across page requests. Necessary for website functionality such as maintaining login sessions and shopping cart contents.	Essential	Session
`lang`	Costa Vida (foodcostavida.rest)	Remembers the user's selected language preference to ensure the website is displayed in the correct language on subsequent visits.	Functional	Session
`location_pref`	Costa Vida (foodcostavida.rest)	Stores the user's preferred restaurant location to provide a more personalized ordering experience and display relevant local menu information.	Functional	30 days
`cart_token`	Costa Vida (foodcostavida.rest)	Maintains the contents of a user's online order or shopping cart between pages and visits, ensuring orders are not lost during navigation.	Essential	7 days

Please note: The list above may not be exhaustive. New cookies may be added as we update our website and services. We will update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect any changes.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide certain features on our website. These third-party cookies are placed by service providers we work with and are governed by their own respective privacy and cookie policies. We do not have direct control over the information collected by these cookies.

Key third-party services that may set cookies on our website include:

Google LLC — for Google Analytics, Google Ads, and related services. Visit Google's Cookie Policy for more information.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — for social media integration and advertising. Visit Facebook's Cookie Policy for more information.
Other advertising networks and analytics providers — as may be integrated into our website from time to time.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We are based in the United States and operate in compliance with applicable U.S. 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.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information, which may include certain cookie-based tracking activities such as cross-context behavioral advertising. If you are a California resident and wish to exercise this right, please see Section 7 below and contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

For users in other states with applicable privacy laws (such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and others), we are committed to honoring opt-out requests related to targeted advertising and the processing of personal data derived from cookies.

7. How to Manage and Control Cookies

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

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you use multiple browsers or devices, you will need to manage your cookie preferences on each one separately.

7.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Download and install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data.
Google Ads Personalization: Manage or opt out of personalized Google advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences by visiting Facebook Ad Settings.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI Consumer Opt-Out tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.

7.3 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. At this time, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website currently does not alter its behavior in response to a DNT signal. We will update this policy if industry standards for DNT compliance are established.

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website through a mobile device, you can manage your cookie and advertising preferences through your device's operating system settings. For iOS devices, visit Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. For Android devices, visit Settings > Privacy > Ads.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to manage and disable cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Specifically:

Important: Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website and affect your ability to use some of its features.

Essential Cookies: Disabling these cookies will prevent our website from functioning properly. Features such as online ordering, login functionality, and secure access to account information may not work. We strongly recommend keeping essential cookies enabled.
Functional Cookies: If you disable functional cookies, the website may not remember your preferences (such as your location or language selection) between visits, requiring you to re-enter this information each time you visit.
Analytics Cookies: Disabling analytics cookies will prevent us from collecting data about how you use our website. This will not affect your browsing experience but will limit our ability to improve the website based on user behavior.
Advertising Cookies: Disabling advertising cookies will mean that you may still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ad more frequently, and we will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

9. 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 laws, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. 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. If significant changes are made that affect your rights, we will take reasonable steps to notify you (for example, by placing a prominent notice on our website).

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information collected through cookies, including:

The right to know what personal information has been collected about you and how it is used and shared.
The right to delete personal information collected from you (with certain exceptions).
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11 below. We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within the timeframes required by applicable law.

11. 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

Email: [email protected]
Website: foodcostavida.rest

We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection or consumer protection authority in your jurisdiction, such as the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).