Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them on our website costvida.top, and what choices you have regarding their use. As a food business operating in the United States, we are committed to transparency about our data practices and compliance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on online tracking and consumer protection.

We encourage you to read this policy carefully alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.

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. These files are stored in your device's browser and allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you interact with the site.

Cookies serve many purposes. They can keep you logged in, remember items in your shopping cart, understand how you use a website so the site can be improved, and help show you relevant advertising. Not all cookies are the same — some are essential for a website to function, while others are optional and serve marketing or analytical purposes.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you first visit costvida.top, our web server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores this file and sends it back to our server each time you visit. This allows us to recognize your browser and remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences, login status, or items you may have added to an online order.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content or services are embedded in the website (known as "third-party cookies"). We use both types on costvida.top.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies on our website, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and email open rates.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device and browser settings to create a unique identifier.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on costvida.top into four main types. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.

3.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also called strictly necessary cookies) are required for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of the website would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Examples of what essential cookies do on costvida.top include:

  • Maintaining your session when you navigate between pages
  • Enabling secure login to any account features
  • Remembering items in your food order cart
  • Ensuring the website loads correctly and securely
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the website's structure, content, and user experience. We use Google Analytics to collect this information.

Information collected by analytics cookies includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (search engine, direct link, social media, etc.)
  • Clicks, scrolls, and other interactions
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • Approximate geographic location (country/region level)

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, they may remember your preferred language, your location for finding the nearest Costa Vida restaurant, or your favorite menu items. While not strictly essential, these cookies improve your browsing experience significantly.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting or marketing cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and meaningful to you. They track your browsing habits across websites and build a profile of your interests to show you targeted ads. These cookies are typically placed by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and other platforms.

These cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns by tracking which ads led to visits to our website or specific actions such as placing a food order.

4. Specific Cookies Used on costvida.top

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies currently used on our website:

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. Distinguishes users for analytics reporting. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID 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 to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using Google services. Tracks ad conversions. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Advertising 3 months
cookieconsent_status costvida.top Stores the user's cookie consent decision to avoid repeatedly showing the consent banner. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID costvida.top Preserves user session state across page requests. Required for website functionality including order processing. Essential Session
cart_token costvida.top Maintains the contents of your food order cart across browsing sessions. Functional 30 days
user_location costvida.top Stores your preferred or detected location to show nearby Costa Vida restaurant information and local menu availability. Functional 7 days
lang_pref costvida.top Remembers your language preference for displaying website content. Functional 1 year
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4. Collects data about how users navigate the site. Analytics 2 years
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device for targeted advertising. Advertising 6 months

Note: This table is updated periodically as our cookie usage may change. The cookies listed represent those active as of April 26, 2026.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party service providers whose services we have integrated into costvida.top. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience. Google processes data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
  • Google Ads: We use Google Ads to run advertising campaigns and track conversions. Learn more at Google Advertising Policies.
  • Meta (Facebook): We may use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions from Facebook ads. See Facebook's Data Policy for more information.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly essential 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. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. Here are direct instructions for the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Visit: Chrome Cookie Settings
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Visit: Firefox Cookie Settings
  • Safari: Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Visit: Safari Cookie Settings
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Visit: Edge Cookie Settings
  • Opera: Go to Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Site Settings → Cookies. Visit: Opera Cookie Settings

6.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by those companies:

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access costvida.top through a mobile device, you can control interest-based advertising through your device's settings:

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

7. Your Rights Under U.S. Law

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

7.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is collected about you through cookies and how it is used.
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of personal information we have collected via cookies.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. Use the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

7.2 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on costvida.top. Here is a breakdown of what may be impacted:

Cookie Type If Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may not be able to complete online food orders, maintain a shopping cart, or access secure areas of the site.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to track how you use the website, which limits our ability to improve your experience. Your visit will still work normally.
Functional Cookies Personalized features will not work. You may need to re-enter preferences (location, language, etc.) on each visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see more generic or repetitive ads.

9. Cookie Consent

When you first visit costvida.top, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preferences will be stored in a cookie (cookieconsent_status) so that you are not asked again on subsequent visits for the duration of the consent period.

You can withdraw your consent or change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website, or by clearing your cookies through your browser settings, which will cause the consent banner to reappear on your next visit.

Please note that under FTC guidelines and applicable U.S. consumer protection laws, we are committed to obtaining meaningful consent for non-essential tracking technologies and providing you with clear and accessible tools to manage your preferences.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. When we make material 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 how we use cookies. Your continued use of costvida.top after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

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 using the information below:

Costa Vida — Contact Information

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days. For privacy-related requests from California residents under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.