Cookie Policy

Last Updated: July 3, 2026

Summary: This Cookie Policy explains how Costa Vida uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on tacocostavida.click. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida (referred to as "we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website tacocostavida.click and explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the technologies we use. Please read this Cookie Policy carefully. If you have any questions, you can contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, process, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable United States laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device) when you visit a website. These files are widely used by website owners to make their websites function efficiently, to provide analytical data, and to deliver personalized content and advertising.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored locally. Every time you return to the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.

Cookies serve many different purposes, including:

Keeping you signed in to your account during a session
Remembering your preferences and settings
Helping us understand how visitors use our website
Delivering relevant advertisements to you
Improving the speed and security of our website

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit tacocostavida.click, our web server sends one or more cookies to your browser. Your browser stores these cookies as small files on your device. On your next visit, your browser reads these cookies and sends the stored information back to our server. This allows our website to recognize you and tailor your experience accordingly.

Cookies can be classified based on their origin and duration:

First-party cookies – Set directly by tacocostavida.click
Third-party cookies – Set by external services or partners (e.g., Google, Facebook) embedded in our site
Session cookies – Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – Cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. Without them, certain parts of the website would not work properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they cannot be disabled through our cookie management tools without significantly affecting how the website functions.

Examples of what essential cookies help with on our food ordering and information platform include:

Maintaining your session when browsing our menu or placing an order
Ensuring the security of your connection
Remembering items in your cart or order queue
Fraud prevention and security verification

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to measure and analyze how visitors interact with our website. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay on our site, and where users navigate to and from. This data helps us improve the overall user experience and optimize our website's content and performance.

We primarily use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website use through cookies. The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of the website.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our website. These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your preferred location, language, or order history) to provide a more personalized experience.

If you choose to disable functional cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended, and your experience may be less personalized.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies (also known as targeting or marketing cookies) are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites and are typically placed by third-party advertising networks. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

We use Google Ads and may work with other advertising partners to deliver targeted advertisements. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our website and other websites.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides details about the specific cookies used on tacocostavida.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
`_ga`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Used to distinguish users.	Analytics (Third-Party)	2 years
`_gid`	Google Analytics	Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how you use our website. Expires after each session.	Analytics (Third-Party)	24 hours
`_gat`	Google Analytics	Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites.	Analytics (Third-Party)	1 minute
`_gcl_au`	Google Ads	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Measures conversion events from Google Ads.	Advertising (Third-Party)	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 (Third-Party)	3 months
`session_id`	Costa Vida (tacocostavida.click)	Maintains your session state across page requests, keeping you logged in and preserving your selections during a browsing session.	Essential (First-Party)	Session (deleted on browser close)
`cart_token`	Costa Vida (tacocostavida.click)	Stores your cart or order session information so your selections are preserved while browsing the menu.	Essential (First-Party)	7 days
`user_preferences`	Costa Vida (tacocostavida.click)	Remembers your preferences such as your location, dietary settings, or display options to personalize your experience on return visits.	Functional (First-Party)	1 year
`cookie_consent`	Costa Vida (tacocostavida.click)	Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on future visits.	Essential (First-Party)	1 year
`_csrf`	Costa Vida (tacocostavida.click)	Cross-site request forgery prevention token used to protect form submissions and maintain security on the website.	Essential (First-Party)	Session
`IDE`	Google DoubleClick	Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking an advertisement, with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and presenting targeted ads to the user.	Advertising (Third-Party)	1 year

Note: The list above may not be exhaustive. Third-party services may update or introduce new cookies. We recommend consulting the respective third-party providers for the most current information.

5. 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 and control cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, to alert you before a cookie is stored, or to delete cookies at the end of each browser session. The steps for managing cookies vary by browser. Please consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Learn more
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Learn more
Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data. Learn more
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Learn more
Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data. Learn more

5.2 Opt-Out Tools for Third-Party Cookies

In addition to browser controls, you can use the following tools to opt out of specific third-party cookies and tracking:

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being collected by Google Analytics. Download the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
Google Ads Settings: Manage your ad personalization preferences through Google's Ad Settings. Visit Google Ad Settings
Facebook (Meta) Ads Preferences: Manage your ad preferences through Facebook's Ad Preferences center. Visit Facebook Ad Preferences
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI opt-out tool to opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies. Visit NAI Opt-Out Tool
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA's WebChoices tool to opt out of interest-based advertising. Visit DAA WebChoices
Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance): Even if you are in the US, you may find this resource useful for managing third-party advertising cookies. Visit Your Online Choices

5.3 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website on a mobile device, you can manage advertising preferences through your device's operating system settings:

iOS (iPhone/iPad): Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking and disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to refuse or disable cookies, it is important to understand that doing so may affect your experience on our website. The following outlines potential impacts based on the type of cookie you disable:

Important: Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website and prevent you from accessing some features or services.

6.1 Disabling Essential Cookies

Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference center, as they are required for the basic operation of our website. If you disable essential cookies through your browser settings, significant portions of our website may not function correctly, including:

You may not be able to complete online orders or access your account
Shopping cart functionality may not work properly
Security features may be compromised
Form submissions may fail

6.2 Disabling Analytics Cookies

If you disable analytics cookies, we will not be able to collect data about how you use our website. This means:

We will be unable to analyze website traffic and usage patterns
We cannot identify areas of the website that need improvement
Your browsing experience will not be negatively affected in practical terms — you can still access all content and features

6.3 Disabling Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in a less personalized experience on our website:

Your preferences (such as saved location or dietary filters) will not be remembered between visits
You may need to re-enter information each time you visit
Some convenience features may not be available

6.4 Disabling Advertising Cookies

Disabling advertising cookies will not stop you from seeing advertisements entirely, but the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests:

You will still see advertisements, but they will be generic rather than targeted to your interests
Third-party advertisers will not be able to track your browsing habits across websites
We will not be able to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns as accurately

7. 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 activities tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. As a result, our website does not currently alter its behavior in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 5 to control the tracking technologies used on our website.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Some of the data collected through cookies may constitute personal information under California law.

As a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, share, or sell
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Correct inaccurate personal information
Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes to applicable laws, or improvements to our practices. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Cookie Policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make significant changes to this Cookie Policy, we may notify you through a prominent notice on our website or via email (if you have provided us with your email address).

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 contact us using the following information:

Costa Vida — Contact Information

Company Name: Costa Vida
Website: tacocostavida.click
Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe. For California-specific privacy requests under CCPA/CPRA, please indicate the nature of your request in your correspondence, and we will do our best to accommodate your request in accordance with applicable law.