Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

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

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

This policy applies to all users who visit or interact with our website at costavidameal.digital, including visitors browsing our menu, placing orders, or simply exploring our content. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

We operate in the United States and comply with applicable federal and state 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 unfair or deceptive practices in commerce. If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including data collected through cookies.

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. These files are stored in your web browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies serve a variety of purposes. Some cookies are essential for a website to function correctly, while others are used to improve your experience, analyze how you use the site, or deliver personalized advertising. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but the data they collect can sometimes be combined with other information to identify you.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit costavidameal.digital for the first time, our server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. On each subsequent visit, your browser sends the stored cookie back to our server. This process allows us to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and provide you with a more personalized and consistent experience.

Cookies can be set either by our website directly (referred to as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that we use on our site, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks (referred to as "third-party cookies").

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user interactions and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Local Storage: A mechanism that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with a larger storage capacity.
Session Storage: Temporary storage that clears when you close your browser session.
JavaScript Tags: Scripts that collect data about your interactions with our website and transmit it to analytics or advertising platforms.

Throughout this Cookie Policy, any reference to "cookies" also encompasses these similar tracking technologies, unless stated otherwise.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a distinct purpose and has different implications for your privacy and browsing experience.

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, certain features — such as navigating between pages, adding items to a cart, or completing an online order — would not function properly. Essential cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be turned off in our systems.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the delivery of our services, we do not require your consent to set them. However, you can block them through your browser settings, though doing so may significantly impair your ability to use our website.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the structure, content, and functionality of our site based on real user behavior.

We primarily use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to collect this information. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as the number of visitors, pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify individual users directly.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past — such as your language preference, location, or saved menu selections — so that we can provide a more personalized experience. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages.

If you disable functional cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended, but the core functionality will remain accessible.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests, which is then used to display targeted ads.

We use advertising services provided by Google Ads and potentially other third-party advertising networks. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not have direct control over the cookies placed by third parties, and their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides details about the specific cookies used on costavidameal.digital, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions across pages.	Analytics	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the website. Resets daily and helps distinguish users.	Analytics	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used to throttle request rates, limiting the collection of data on high-traffic sites. Helps manage data collection frequency.	Analytics	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions and ad performance.	Advertising	3 months
`session_id`	Costa Vida (First-Party)	Maintains your active session on our website, ensuring you remain logged in and your cart is preserved throughout your visit.	Essential	Session (deleted when browser closes)
`cart_token`	Costa Vida (First-Party)	Stores information about items added to your cart so your selections are preserved during your browsing session and across short breaks.	Essential	7 days
`user_prefs`	Costa Vida (First-Party)	Stores your website preferences such as display settings, dietary filter choices, and location settings to provide a personalized experience on return visits.	Functional	1 year
`cookie_consent`	Costa Vida (First-Party)	Records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies on our website, so we do not ask for your consent again on every visit.	Essential	1 year
`_fbp`	Facebook (Meta)	Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks visits across websites.	Advertising	3 months
`lang`	Costa Vida (First-Party)	Remembers the user's language selection to ensure content is displayed in the preferred language on subsequent visits.	Functional	Session

Note: This table may not be exhaustive. New cookies may be added as we update our website features and third-party integrations. We will update this policy periodically to reflect any changes.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Our website integrates services from trusted third parties who may place their own cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. Below is a summary of the key third-party services we use:

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics and Google Ads services. Google may use cookies to collect data about your use of our website and to serve relevant advertisements. Google's use of data is governed by its Privacy Policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to reach users with relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook's data practices are governed by its Data Policy, available at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of any page on our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Settings," or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide guidance on managing cookies in the most popular browsers:

6.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

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

Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads Personalization: Manage your Google ad settings at https://adssettings.google.com
Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Adjust your preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): Opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): Opt out of targeted advertising at https://optout.aboutads.info

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage cookie and tracking preferences through your device's privacy settings. For iOS devices, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. For Android devices, consult your device's user manual or visit the device manufacturer's support website.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to restrict or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may have a significant impact on your experience when using our website. Specifically:

Please Note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using core features of our website, including the ability to add items to your cart, complete an order, or maintain a logged-in session.

Essential Cookies Disabled: You will be unable to use key functions such as placing orders, accessing your account, or navigating smoothly between pages. Some pages may not load correctly.
Analytics Cookies Disabled: We will not be able to collect data about your visit. This does not affect your experience directly, but it limits our ability to understand and improve our website for all users.
Functional Cookies Disabled: Your preferences, such as saved menu selections, language settings, and location data, will not be remembered between visits. You will need to re-enter this information each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies Disabled: You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests and browsing behavior. Third-party platforms may also lose the ability to track conversions from our website.

8. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. Law

Depending on where you live in the United States, you may have specific rights regarding the personal data we collect through cookies.

8.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives you the following rights:

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell, including information collected through cookies.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. The use of advertising and targeting cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of data under California law. You may opt out by using the tools described in Section 6 of this policy.
Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 of this policy.

8.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Various U.S. states have enacted or are in the process of enacting consumer privacy legislation. We are committed to complying with all applicable state privacy laws and will update our practices as new laws take effect. If you have questions about your rights under the laws of your specific state, please contact us.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, changes in applicable laws, or updates to third-party services we use. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where required by law, notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to responding to your inquiries in a timely manner.

Contact Information — Costa Vida

Company Name: Costa Vida
Website: costavidameal.digital
Email: [email protected]

When contacting us about this Cookie Policy, please include "Cookie Policy Inquiry" in the subject line of your email or correspondence so that we can direct your request to the appropriate team member as quickly as possible.

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, please clearly identify yourself as such in your communication and specify the right you wish to exercise. We will respond to verified consumer requests within 45 days as required by California law.