Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida's Cookie Policy. Costa Vida is a food service business operating in the United States, dedicated to providing our customers with an excellent online experience. This Cookie Policy is designed to give you clear, transparent, and comprehensive information about how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at costavida-meal.click.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Cookie Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the data we collect. This Cookie Policy complies with applicable United States federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding consumer protection and fair business practices.

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 created by the website you visit and stored in your web browser. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

Cookies serve many important functions on modern websites. They help websites work efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide valuable insights to website operators about how visitors interact with their content. Without cookies, many of the features you rely on — such as staying logged in, saving your shopping cart, or receiving relevant content — would not be possible.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit a website for the first time, the server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. Each time you return to that website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server. This process allows the website to recognize your device and retrieve information about your previous interactions.

Cookies are generally harmless text files that cannot execute programs, deliver viruses, or access information on your device beyond what they store themselves. However, they can collect data about your browsing activity, which is why it is important to understand what types of cookies are used and why.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting — in this case, costavida-meal.click. These cookies are primarily used to improve your experience on our site.

Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting. These are typically placed by third-party services such as advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media platforms that have integrated functionality into our website.

2.3 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased from your device when you close your web browser. They do not collect information from your device and expire at the end of your browser session.

Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Costa Vida uses four main categories of cookies on our website. Each category serves a specific purpose, and we are transparent about how each type functions.

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, core features such as navigation, security, and access to secure areas of our site would not function properly. Essential cookies do not collect any personal information and cannot be used to track your activity on other websites. Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to operate, they do not require your consent under most applicable laws.

Examples include cookies that manage your session when placing an online order, authenticate your account, and protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay on each page, where visitors come from, and whether they receive any error messages. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized, meaning no individual user is identified. This information helps us improve the performance and content of our website.

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. The information generated by Google Analytics cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make when you visit, such as your language preferences, region, and any customizations you apply. These cookies enable a more personalized experience. While not strictly necessary, disabling them may result in reduced functionality and a less tailored experience on our website.

3.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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 our advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and other third-party networks. They may track your activity across multiple websites and build a profile of your interests to present you with targeted advertising.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on costavida-meal.click, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Note: The cookies listed above may be updated periodically. We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy regularly for the most current information.

5. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for strictly necessary cookies, which are required for our website to function). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers are provided below:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or manage exceptions. View Chrome Cookie Instructions
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can set Firefox to block cookies from third parties or all cookies. View Firefox Cookie Instructions
• Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. You can choose to block all cookies or manage individual site data. View Safari Cookie Instructions
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions. You can block all cookies or manage exceptions. View Edge Cookie Instructions
• Opera: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies. View Opera Cookie Instructions

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

In addition to adjusting your browser settings, you can use the following opt-out tools provided by our third-party partners to limit the use of their tracking technologies:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, which prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visit. Download it at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting: https://adssettings.google.com
• Facebook / Meta Ad Preferences: You can manage your ad preferences on Facebook by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA opt-out tool at: https://optout.aboutads.info
• Your Online Choices (for EU/EEA residents): Visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com to manage your cookie preferences for multiple advertising networks simultaneously.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of our website. Below is a summary of the potential impact of disabling each type of cookie:

7. Cookies and California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding the personal information collected through cookies. These rights include:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: Under the CPRA, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. To exercise this right, please contact us using the details provided in Section 10 below.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
• Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers include 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 how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not alter its data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 5 to control data collection on our website.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, applicable laws, or our business practices. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update 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 and related technologies.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will constitute your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should discontinue your use of our website and adjust your browser settings to reject cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.