Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 12, 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, and what choices you have regarding their use. As a food service business committed to providing you with the best possible online experience, we use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to analyze how visitors interact with our site, and to deliver relevant content and advertisements.
This Cookie Policy applies to all pages and services available through mealcostavida.click and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
For any inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: mealcostavida.click
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 across the internet to make websites work more efficiently and to provide useful information to website owners and operators.
When you visit a website, the web server may send a cookie to your browser. Your browser then stores this cookie on your device. The next time you visit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the site to recognize you and remember certain information about your previous visit.
Cookies serve a variety of purposes, including:
- Keeping you logged in to your account during a browsing session
- Remembering your preferences, such as language or location settings
- Collecting data about how you use the website to help improve it
- Delivering advertisements that are more relevant to your interests
- Preventing fraudulent activity and improving security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several different types of cookies on our website. These can be categorized based on their function and how long they remain on your device.
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Essential cookies are absolutely necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account access. Without these cookies, certain services or features of our website may not be available to you. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without significantly affecting the performance of the website.
Examples of what essential cookies do on our site:
- Maintain your session as you navigate between pages
- Remember items you have added to your cart or order
- Ensure secure connections and protect against fraudulent activity
- Load-balance traffic to ensure website stability
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 website. We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC, to analyze website traffic and user behavior.
The information collected includes pages visited, time spent on each page, the source of traffic, and other similar metrics. This information is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, these cookies may remember your location preference, language settings, or login credentials so that you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit. While functional cookies are not strictly necessary, they significantly improve your browsing experience on our website.
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising partners, such as Google and Facebook. They track your browsing habits across websites and build a profile of your interests, which is then used to show you targeted advertisements on other websites you visit.
We want to be transparent about the use of advertising cookies and give you meaningful control over your data. You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time using the tools described in Section 6 of this policy.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on mealcostavida.click, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users and sessions. | Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how visitors use the website. Used to distinguish users within a single day. | Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics servers, limiting the collection of data 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. Tracks conversions and links advertising clicks to actions taken on the website. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbp |
Facebook / Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, including real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. Tracks users across websites for advertising purposes. | Advertising | 3 months |
_fbc |
Facebook / Meta | Stores the Facebook click identifier when a user lands on the website via a Facebook advertisement link. | Advertising | 2 years |
PHPSESSID |
Costa Vida (mealcostavida.click) | Preserves user session state across page requests. Stores a unique session identifier so the server can maintain a session for the user. | Essential | Session (expires when browser is closed) |
cookieconsent_status |
Costa Vida (mealcostavida.click) | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not shown on every page visit. | Essential | 1 year |
cart_session |
Costa Vida (mealcostavida.click) | Stores information about items added to the online order or cart during the current browsing session. | Essential / Functional | Session |
user_preferences |
Costa Vida (mealcostavida.click) | Remembers user preferences such as selected location, language settings, and accessibility options for a better personalized experience. | Functional | 6 months |
__utmz |
Google Analytics (Legacy) | Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the website. Helps analyze which marketing efforts are most effective. | Analytics | 6 months |
IDE |
Google DoubleClick | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report actions taken on the website after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. | Advertising | 1 year |
Note: The above list reflects cookies currently in use as of the date of this policy. Cookie usage may change over time as we update our website and services. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for updates.
5. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies set by Costa Vida, certain third-party service providers also place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties provide services such as website analytics, advertising, and social media integration. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties.
Third-party services that may place cookies on your device when you visit mealcostavida.click include:
- Google LLC — Analytics and advertising services (Google Analytics, Google Ads, DoubleClick)
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) — Social media integration and advertising (Facebook Pixel)
- Other advertising networks — May place cookies in connection with targeted advertising campaigns
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies and how you can manage your preferences with them.
6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on your device. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
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. The following links provide instructions for managing cookies in the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please note that if you use multiple browsers or devices, you will need to manage your cookie settings on each one separately.
6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Analytics and Advertising
In addition to browser settings, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific types of cookies and tracking technologies:
Google Analytics Opt-Out
To prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at:
Google Ads Personalization
To opt out of personalized advertising from Google, visit the Google Ad Settings page at:
Facebook / Meta Advertising
To manage your advertising preferences with Facebook and Meta, visit:
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out
The NAI provides a centralized opt-out tool for member advertising networks. You can access it at:
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out
The DAA's opt-out tool allows you to manage interest-based advertising from participating companies. Visit:
6.3 Mobile Device Settings
If you access our website on a mobile device, you can also manage advertising identifiers through your device settings:
- iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions. You can also go to Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising to limit ad tracking.
- Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to opt out of personalized ads or reset your advertising ID.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website in the following ways:
| Cookie Type | Impact if Disabled |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | The website may not function properly. You may be unable to complete online orders, navigate between pages seamlessly, or access secure areas of the site. Core functionality such as shopping cart features may be unavailable. |
| Analytics Cookies | We will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means we may be less able to identify and fix usability issues, potentially leading to a less optimized experience over time. Your individual browsing experience will not be directly affected. |
| Functional Cookies | Your preferences (such as location, language, or login details) will not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter information each time you visit our website, which may be less convenient. |
| Advertising Cookies | You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. Disabling these cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see — only their relevance to you personally. It may also impact our ability to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. |
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are placed automatically as they are required for the website to function. For all other cookie types, we rely on your consent.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings, using the opt-out tools listed above, or contacting us directly. Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any cookie processing carried out before you withdrew consent.
We comply with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act regarding consumer protection and fair practices in the use of tracking technologies.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us for more information about exercising these rights.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or changes to our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by other appropriate means. Your continued use of our website after any changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
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 addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.
- Company: Costa Vida
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: mealcostavida.click
This Cookie Policy was last updated on June 12, 2026. Costa Vida reserves the right to modify this policy at any time in accordance with applicable law.