Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website vida-costas.world, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage or disable them. We are committed to being transparent about our use of tracking technologies and ensuring you have control over your personal data.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services. As a food business operating in the United States, we comply with applicable federal and state privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act guidelines on online tracking and consumer protection.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

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 their websites work more efficiently, to provide reporting information, and to deliver a personalized experience to users.

Cookies are created by the web server that hosts the website and are then sent to your browser, where they are stored locally. When you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, which allows the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visit.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. There are different types of cookies, and they can be classified based on their origin (first-party or third-party), their duration (session or persistent), and their purpose (essential, functional, analytics, or advertising).

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 remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and generally improve your experience on our site.

Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than vida-costas.world. These are typically placed by third-party service providers such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, or social media platforms. These cookies allow those third parties to track your browsing activity across multiple websites.

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They are used to keep track of your activity during a single browsing session.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (or until you manually delete them). They allow the website to recognize you on return visits and remember your preferences.

3. How We Use Cookies

Costa Vida uses cookies for a variety of purposes on our website vida-costas.world. Specifically, we use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly and securely;
• Remember your preferences and settings (such as language or region);
• Analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and content;
• Understand the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns;
• Deliver relevant advertising to you on our site and across the web;
• Enable social media sharing and integration features;
• Prevent fraud and enhance the security of our website;
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as strictly necessary cookies) are required for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the website — such as logging in, using a shopping cart, or accessing secure areas — would not work properly. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services you have requested, you cannot opt out of them without impacting how our website functions.

These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are not used for marketing purposes.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your preferred language, location, or other settings. They provide enhanced functionality and personalization. If you disable these cookies, some of these services may not function properly, and your experience on our site may be less personalized.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregate. This allows us to measure and improve the performance of our website. We use Google Analytics, one of the most widely used web analytics services, to collect this type of data. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our website, what pages they visit, and what other websites they used prior to visiting our website.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies (also called targeting or marketing 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 measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by us or by third-party advertising partners. They track your browsing habits across websites and can build a profile of your interests to show you relevant ads on other sites.

Under the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, which may include certain advertising cookie activities. Please see Section 7 for more information on how to exercise these rights.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on vida-costas.world, including their name, purpose, type, and duration.

Please note that this table may not be exhaustive. New cookies may be added as we update our website or integrate new services. We will update this Cookie Policy accordingly.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (with the exception of strictly essential cookies). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways, as described below.

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• Notify you when cookies are being placed;
• Accept or reject all cookies;
• Delete cookies already stored on your device;
• Block cookies from specific websites or third parties.

Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most commonly used 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

6.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies using the tools provided by the respective 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: Manage your Facebook advertising preferences at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info
• Your Online Choices (for interest-based advertising): https://www.youronlinechoices.com

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you are accessing our website from a mobile device, you can also manage advertising identifiers through your device's operating system settings:

• iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to manage app tracking permissions.
• Android (Google): Go to Settings > Google > Ads to manage your advertising ID and opt out of personalized ads.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect the functionality and performance of our website. Specifically:

• Essential cookies: Disabling these cookies will prevent key features of the website from working correctly. You may not be able to log in, use our online ordering system, or access secure areas of the site.
• Functional cookies: If you disable these cookies, the website will not be able to remember your preferences, and you may need to re-enter information each time you visit.
• Analytics cookies: Disabling these cookies will prevent us from collecting anonymous usage data, which we use to improve our website. Your experience will not be directly affected, but it limits our ability to enhance the site for all users.
• Advertising cookies: Disabling these cookies will not stop you from seeing advertisements. However, the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests, as they will not be tailored based on your browsing behavior.

8. California Residents — CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Certain advertising and analytics cookie activities may constitute the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under these laws. You have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected through cookies and how it is used;
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information collected through cookies;
Delete personal information collected through cookies, subject to certain exceptions;
• Correct inaccurate personal information;
• Non-discrimination — you will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the contact details in Section 10 of this policy. You may also use the opt-out tools described in Section 6.2 to limit the sharing of your data with third parties for advertising purposes.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by prominently posting a notice on our website or by other means.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of vida-costas.world after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us: