Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 18, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at costavida-cafe.digital and explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or disable them.

We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect and use personal data in connection with our food services, online ordering platform, and digital presence.

By accessing or using costavida-cafe.digital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or opt out using the tools described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — such as your computer, smartphone, or tablet — when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide functionality, and to give website owners information about how visitors interact with their site.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you directly, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Together with other tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects, cookies help us deliver a better and more personalized experience on our website.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit costavida-cafe.digital for the first time, our server sends a cookie file to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie locally on your device. On your next visit, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences and past interactions.

Cookies can be set either by us ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that appear on our pages ("third-party cookies"). Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those third parties.

2.2 Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They help us recognize you on return visits and remember your preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on costavida-cafe.digital:

3.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, filling out forms, or using our online ordering system. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.

These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and are exempt from consent requirements under applicable law.

3.2 Analytics / 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.

3.3 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. Functional cookies allow us to remember your preferences — such as your preferred language, your location for finding our nearest restaurant, or items saved in your cart — so you do not have to re-enter them each time you visit.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site 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 sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We use these cookies in compliance with the FTC Act and applicable state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below lists the specific cookies deployed on costavida-cafe.digital, their purpose, category, and duration:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
cookieconsent_status Costa Vida Stores the user's cookie consent preference to avoid displaying the consent banner repeatedly. Essential 1 year
session_id Costa Vida Maintains your active session as you navigate between pages on our website. Essential Session (expires on browser close)
cart_token Costa Vida Stores your online ordering cart contents so items are not lost if you navigate away. Essential 30 days
csrf_token Costa Vida Security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks during form submissions. Essential Session
user_location Costa Vida Remembers your preferred location or nearest Costa Vida restaurant for a faster experience on return visits. Functional 90 days
language_pref Costa Vida Stores your preferred language setting for the website interface. Functional 1 year
recently_viewed Costa Vida Keeps track of menu items you have recently viewed to personalize your browsing experience. Functional 30 days
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users. 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 single day. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits the number of requests sent to Google's servers. Analytics 1 minute
_ga_[container_id] Google Analytics (GA4) Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user interactions across multiple sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google Ads to store and track conversions from ad clicks, linking ad interactions to on-site actions such as online food orders. 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. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores the last Facebook ad click attribution information for conversion tracking purposes. Advertising 2 years
IDE Google DoubleClick Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and presenting targeted ads to the user. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads and to remember user preferences. Advertising 6 months

Note: This list reflects our current cookie usage as of July 18, 2026. Cookie deployments may change as we update our website features and third-party integrations. We will update this table accordingly.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to cookies placed by Costa Vida directly, certain third-party services embedded in or linked to our website may set their own cookies. These third-party services include but are not limited to:

  • Google Analytics & Google Ads: Used for website traffic analysis and conversion tracking. Google's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel: Used for advertising and retargeting campaigns. Meta's data practices are governed by Meta's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Maps: Embedded on our website to help users find Costa Vida restaurant locations. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Payment Processors: When you place an online order, our payment processors may set their own cookies for security and fraud prevention purposes.

We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers directly.

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through several methods:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit costavida-cafe.digital, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

  • Notify you when cookies are being set
  • Block all cookies
  • Block only third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Delete all stored cookies at any time

Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most popular browsers:

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies via your browser settings, some parts of our website — including the online ordering system — may not function correctly.

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You may also opt out of specific third-party tracking cookies using the following dedicated opt-out tools:

Service Opt-Out Tool
Google Analytics Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On
Google Ads / DoubleClick Google Ad Settings
Facebook / Meta Ads Facebook Ad Preferences
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) DAA Opt-Out Tool (YourAdChoices)

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using costavida-cafe.digital. Here is what you may expect if you disable certain types of cookies:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies Core website functions will break. You will not be able to complete online food orders, log in to your account, use forms, or maintain a shopping cart. We strongly recommend keeping these cookies enabled.
Functional Cookies We will not be able to remember your preferences, such as your nearest restaurant location or language settings. You may need to re-enter this information on every visit.
Analytics Cookies We will not be able to collect anonymized data about how you use our website. This limits our ability to improve our website performance and identify areas of poor user experience.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You will also continue to count toward ad impression limits, but your experience will not be personalized.

8. Cookies and Applicable U.S. Law

Our use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by applicable United States federal and state laws, including:

  • The FTC Act (15 U.S.C. § 45): Our cookie and data practices are designed to avoid unfair or deceptive acts or practices as governed by the Federal Trade Commission.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information collected through cookies, including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Advertising cookies that allow third parties to track your browsing behavior may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CPRA. You may exercise your California privacy rights by contacting us using the details in Section 10 below.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children.

We do not sell personal information collected through cookies to third parties for monetary consideration. However, sharing of data with advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes may qualify as "sharing" under the CPRA. California residents have the right to opt out of this sharing by using the tools described in Section 6 or by contacting us directly.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, costavida-cafe.digital does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 6 to limit tracking on our website.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, our business operations, or any other reason we consider necessary or appropriate. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a 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 costavida-cafe.digital after any changes to this policy 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:

Costa Vida

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally 45 days, with the possibility of a 45-day extension where reasonably necessary).