Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies to make your Costa Vida experience even more delicious and personalized

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida's Cookie Policy! This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website (costavidas.click), and your choices regarding cookies. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This Cookie Policy is part of and should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you order food, use our delivery services, or interact with our website.

As a food service provider, we use cookies to enhance your dining experience, remember your food preferences, save items in your cart, and provide location-based services for accurate delivery estimates.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, login status, and other details about your visit.

Types of Cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us track your movements through our site during a single visit.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly to provide core functionality.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Costa Vida uses cookies to provide you with the best possible food ordering and dining experience. Our cookies help us:

  • Essential Website Functionality: Enable core features like your shopping cart, user authentication, and secure checkout process
  • Food Service Optimization: Remember your delivery address, dietary preferences, and favorite menu items
  • Performance Improvement: Analyze how visitors use our site to improve loading speeds and user experience
  • Personalization: Customize content based on your location, previous orders, and browsing behavior
  • Marketing and Communication: Show you relevant advertisements for our fresh Mexican food and special promotions
  • Analytics: Understand visitor patterns, popular menu items, and peak ordering times

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site, use our shopping cart, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, services like online ordering cannot be provided.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
PHPSESSID Costa Vida Session management and user authentication Session Browser session
cart_items Costa Vida Stores items in your shopping cart Persistent 30 days
user_location Costa Vida Remembers delivery location for service availability Persistent 7 days
csrf_token Costa Vida Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session Browser session
cookieConsent Costa Vida Stores your cookie consent preferences Persistent 1 year

4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us understand which menu items are popular, which pages perform best, and how we can improve your experience.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users and sessions Persistent 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users Persistent 24 hours
_gat_gtag Google Analytics Throttles request rate Persistent 1 minute
_gtm Google Tag Manager Manages marketing and analytics tags Session Browser session

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, such as your preferred language, dietary restrictions, or favorite menu items.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
food_preferences Costa Vida Stores dietary preferences and allergies Persistent 90 days
language_pref Costa Vida Remembers language selection Persistent 1 year
menu_view Costa Vida Remembers your preferred menu layout Persistent 30 days
recent_orders Costa Vida Quick access to previous food orders Persistent 60 days

4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests in our fresh Mexican food offerings. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure advertising campaign effectiveness.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel Tracks conversions from Facebook ads Persistent 90 days
fr Facebook Enables ad delivery and behavioral targeting Persistent 90 days
_gcl_au Google AdSense Stores and tracks conversions Persistent 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Used for interest-based advertising Persistent 2 years

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several trusted third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These partners help us provide better service and understand our customers' preferences:

6. Cookie Duration

Different cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Duration Type Examples Purpose
Session (Browser Close) Login status, temporary cart items Maintain functionality during your visit
24 Hours Google Analytics daily tracking Daily usage analytics
7 Days Location preferences Remember delivery location for a week
30 Days Shopping cart persistence, menu preferences Maintain selections and preferences
90 Days Food preferences, advertising cookies Long-term personalization and marketing
1 Year Language settings, cookie consent Persistent user preferences
2 Years Google Analytics user identification Long-term analytics and improvements

7. How to Manage Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Here are step-by-step instructions for popular browsers:

Google Chrome:

  1. Click the three dots menu (⋮) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  6. To delete existing cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
  7. Find "costavidas.click" and click the trash icon to delete

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. Click the menu button (☰) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings" or "Preferences"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security" on the left
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data", click "Manage Data"
  5. Search for "costavidas.click" to manage our cookies specifically
  6. Use the "Clear Data" button to remove all cookies

Safari (Mac):

  1. In the Safari menu, click "Preferences"
  2. Go to the "Privacy" tab
  3. Click "Manage Website Data"
  4. Search for "costavidas.click"
  5. Click "Remove" to delete our cookies
  6. Adjust your cookie acceptance settings as needed

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Click the three dots menu (...) in the top-right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions" on the left
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
  6. Find "costavidas.click" and manage accordingly

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these direct links:

7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by:

  • Looking for the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
  • Clearing your browser data and revisiting our site
  • Contacting us directly at [email protected]

8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, doing so may impact your experience on our website:

Features that may not work without cookies:
  • Shopping cart functionality - items may not stay in your cart
  • User login and account access
  • Delivery location and address saving
  • Food preferences and dietary restrictions
  • Order history and favorites
  • Personalized menu recommendations
  • Regional pricing and menu availability
  • Some promotional offers and discounts

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website's core functionality, including security features that protect your personal and payment information.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your browsing activity tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to interpret DNT signals.

At Costa Vida, we respect your privacy choices. If you enable DNT in your browser, we will honor this preference for non-essential tracking cookies. However, essential cookies necessary for website functionality will still be used to ensure you can place orders and access our services securely.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website banner or email if changes significantly affect your privacy
  • Ask for your renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies to enhance your Costa Vida experience.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, want to exercise your rights regarding cookies, or need help managing your cookie preferences, please contact us:

Costa Vida Privacy Team

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 860-567-0043

Address: 828 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750, USA

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

12. More Information

For additional information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

Thank you for choosing Costa Vida for your fresh Mexican food needs. We're committed to transparency about our cookie usage and protecting your privacy while delivering the best possible dining experience!

Remember: By continuing to use our website after reading this Cookie Policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.