171 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT
+1 801-456-8432 [email protected]

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at costavida-eat.click and explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy, and how you can control or disable them.

We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it. Cookies help us provide you with a better, faster, and safer experience when you visit our website to explore our menu, place orders, or learn more about Costa Vida's fresh, made-from-scratch food.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].

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, function more efficiently, and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Costa Vida) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and when it visits certain other websites.

2.1 How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie file is downloaded onto your device. The next time you visit our site using the same device, the browser checks whether it has a cookie relating to the site and, if it does, sends the information contained in that cookie back to the site. This process allows the website to recognize you and tailor its operation to your preferences.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

  • The name of the server the cookie was sent from
  • The lifetime of the cookie (how long it will stay on your device)
  • A value, usually a randomly generated unique number

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

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

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to determine whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
  • Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser session.
  • JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that help us collect information about how you interact with our website.

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 website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, such as adding items to a cart or accessing secure areas of the website, cannot be provided. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly. Examples include remembering your language preferences, location, or saved items.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The table below provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on costavida-eat.click:

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID that is 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 the collection of data on high traffic sites. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense and Google Ads for experimenting 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 Preserves user session state across page requests. This is a strictly necessary cookie required for the website to function properly. Essential Session
cookieconsent_status Costa Vida Stores the user's cookie consent preferences so you are not asked to consent on every page visit. Essential 1 year
cart_session Costa Vida Maintains the contents of your online food order cart as you navigate through our menu pages. Essential Session
user_preferences Costa Vida Stores your preferences such as dietary filters (vegetarian, gluten-free), location, and display settings to personalize your experience. Functional 6 months
location_data Costa Vida Remembers your nearest restaurant location or delivery address to streamline future visits and ordering. Functional 3 months
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics (GA4) Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state and enable enhanced measurement features including event tracking and user behavior analysis. 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 ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad. Advertising 1 year
NID Google Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted advertisements. Advertising 6 months

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

As a business operating in the United States and subject to applicable US federal and state laws, our use of cookies is governed by the following legal frameworks:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act: We operate in compliance with FTC guidelines regarding online data collection and consumer protection, including the obligation to provide clear and conspicuous notice of our data collection practices.
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): For visitors from California, we comply with CCPA/CPRA requirements. This includes your right to know what personal information is collected, your right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, and your right to delete your personal information. Cookies that involve the sale or sharing of personal data with third parties for advertising purposes are subject to these rights.
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children.

For strictly necessary cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest to ensure the website functions correctly. For all other cookies, we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

6. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being sent. The steps to manage cookies vary by browser. Please follow the links below for instructions specific to your browser:

Please note that if you choose to block cookies through your browser settings, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and some features may not work as intended.

6.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of third-party advertising cookies directly through the following industry opt-out tools and links:

Service Opt-Out Link Description
Google Analytics https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data from being collected by Google Analytics.
Google Ads / DoubleClick https://adssettings.google.com Manage your Google ad personalization settings and opt out of interest-based advertising.
Facebook / Meta https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads Adjust your ad preferences and opt out of interest-based ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) https://optout.networkadvertising.org Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI member companies.
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) https://optout.aboutads.info Use the DAA's opt-out tool to limit interest-based advertising in the US.
Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada https://youradchoices.ca/en/tools For Canadian visitors, opt out of interest-based advertising.

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 universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently alter its data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools listed above to limit tracking.

6.4 California Residents – Your CCPA/CPRA Rights

If you are a resident of California, the CCPA/CPRA provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies. You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell or share.
  • Delete personal information we have collected about you (with certain exceptions).
  • Opt Out of the sale or sharing of your personal information to third parties.
  • Non-Discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
  • Correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 of this policy.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable or restrict cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website. Below is a summary of what may be impacted:

Cookie Type Impact of Disabling
Essential Cookies The website may not function properly. You may be unable to add items to your cart, complete online orders, or access secure areas of the site. These cookies cannot be disabled without significantly impacting website functionality.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to understand how you use our website and therefore unable to improve your experience. Your visit will not be tracked, but your website experience will largely remain the same.
Functional Cookies The website will not remember your preferences (e.g., dietary preferences, saved locations). You will need to re-enter this information each time you visit our site.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may see the same ads more frequently as they will not be tailored to your browsing behavior.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy or cookie policies. We encourage you to read the cookie and privacy policies of every website you visit.

Third-party services we currently use include, but may not be limited to:

  • Google Analytics and Google Ads (Alphabet Inc.)
  • Facebook/Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.)
  • Online ordering platforms and delivery partners
  • Payment processing services

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie 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 tracking technologies, please contact us using the details below:

Costa Vida – Privacy & Cookie Inquiries

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are a California resident exercising your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, we will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 20, 2026. It applies to all users of costavida-eat.click.