Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 29, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website vidacostas.digital, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and ensuring that your experience on our website is both enjoyable and secure.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

By accessing or using vidacostas.digital, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

2. 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 websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies are created by the web server of the website you visit and stored on your device by your browser. They typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the server that set the cookie
  • A unique identifier (a string of numbers and letters)
  • An expiration date (how long the cookie remains on your device)
  • Additional data relevant to the cookie's purpose

Each time you visit a website, your browser sends the stored cookies back to the web server, allowing it to recognize your device and remember information about your previous visits, such as your preferences or login status.

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by Costa Vida (the website you are visiting). They are used to improve your experience on our site, such as remembering your preferences or keeping you logged in.

Third-party cookies are set by external services and partners whose content appears on our website, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and exist only for the duration of your visit to our website. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (defined by the cookie's expiration date) or until you manually delete them. They allow the website to remember your preferences and recognize you on your next visit.

2.3 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web beacons (pixel tags): Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and page visits.
  • Local storage: Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
  • JavaScript tags: Code snippets embedded in our website that collect data about your browsing behavior.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that identifies your device based on its unique combination of hardware and software characteristics.

For the purposes of this policy, all references to "cookies" include these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Costa Vida uses cookies for a variety of purposes to enhance your experience on our website and to support our business operations. Specifically, we use cookies to:

  • Ensure that our website functions correctly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings across visits
  • Understand how visitors use our website through analytics
  • Improve the performance and content of our website
  • Deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness
  • Enable social media sharing and integration
  • Prevent fraud and maintain the security of our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on vidacostas.digital into four main types:

4.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, our website would not function properly, and you would not be able to use basic features such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or completing orders. These cookies do not collect any information that could be used for marketing or remembering your browsing history on the internet.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function, they cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings. However, you can block them through your browser settings — though this may prevent you from using certain parts of the website.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on pages, and any error messages encountered. This data helps us improve the performance and usability of our website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous — it does not identify individual visitors.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze this data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your visit and generate reports for us.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language, region, or items saved in your cart) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized, and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These 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. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information may be shared with other organizations, such as advertisers. This means that after visiting our website, you may see advertisements for Costa Vida on other websites.

5. Cookies We Use — Detailed Table

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on vidacostas.digital:

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. 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 for a single session. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate — limits 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 their services. Stores and tracks 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
PHPSESSID Costa Vida (First-Party) Preserves user session state across page requests. Essential for website functionality. Essential Session
cookie_consent Costa Vida (First-Party) Stores the visitor's cookie consent preferences so the consent banner is not shown on every page visit. Essential 1 year
cart_session Costa Vida (First-Party) Maintains the contents of your shopping cart or order session across page visits. Functional Session
user_preferences Costa Vida (First-Party) Remembers your preferences such as language, location, and dietary filters for a personalized experience. Functional 6 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics 4 Used to persist session state for Google Analytics 4 measurement. Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website, as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. Analytics 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 advertisements, for measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present 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. Advertising 6 months

Please note: The list above may not be exhaustive. As our website evolves and we integrate new services, additional cookies may be used. We will update this table accordingly.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (other than strictly necessary 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 set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you disable cookies through your browser, some features of our website may not function correctly.

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

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Specific Services

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

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about you, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:

Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On

Additionally, you can manage your Google Ads settings and opt out of personalized advertising through:

Google Ads Settings
Facebook / Meta Opt-Out

To opt out of Facebook's interest-based advertising, visit your Facebook Ad Preferences:

Facebook Ad Preferences
Industry-Wide Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many advertising networks through industry opt-out tools:

6.3 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. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals, but we will continue to monitor industry developments in this area.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to restrict or disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may impact your experience on our website. Below is a summary of what may happen if you disable each type of cookie:

Cookie Type Impact if Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to navigate between pages, place orders, log into your account, or use secure features of our website.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to monitor website performance and understand how visitors use our site. This may limit our ability to improve our website and your overall experience.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and settings will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter your preferences (such as language settings, dietary filters, or location) every time you visit our site.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads repeatedly, and we will be less able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

8. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Law

As a business operating in the United States, Costa Vida is committed to complying with applicable U.S. privacy laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which provide specific rights to California residents regarding their personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies.

8.1 Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights with respect to the personal information collected through cookies:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you through cookies, as well as how it is used and shared.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information collected about you through cookies, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Some of our advertising cookies may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA. You can exercise this right by using the opt-out tools listed in Section 6.2 or by contacting us directly.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.

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

8.2 FTC Act Compliance

Our use of cookies and tracking technologies complies with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and FTC guidance on online behavioral advertising. We are committed to providing clear and conspicuous notice of our data collection practices and obtaining appropriate consent where required.

9. Changes 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 for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide you with notice of the changes (such as through a notice on our website or by email).

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 policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

The current version of this Cookie Policy was last updated on March 29, 2026.

10. 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 details below:

Costa Vida — Cookie Policy Inquiries

We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 business days.