Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to enhance your Costa Vida experience
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website costavidas.rest (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or stop using our Website.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our Website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies contain a unique identifier that allows us to recognize your device when you return. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our Website, and provide you with a better user experience.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you browse our Website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences for future visits.
- First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by our Website directly.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by other websites or services, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience with Costa Vida:
Essential Website Functionality
- Maintaining your shopping cart contents while you browse
- Remembering your login status and preferences
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
- Enabling core website features and navigation
Performance Improvement
- Loading pages faster by remembering your preferences
- Optimizing website performance based on usage patterns
- Reducing server load through efficient data management
User Experience Personalization
- Remembering your preferred restaurant location for delivery
- Saving your favorite menu items and order history
- Customizing content based on your interests
- Providing location-based services and delivery estimates
Analytics and Statistics
- Understanding how visitors use our Website
- Identifying popular menu items and services
- Improving our Website based on user behavior
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Marketing and Advertising
- Showing you relevant advertisements
- Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising
- Remarketing to visitors who have shown interest in our services
- Personalizing marketing content based on your preferences
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on our Website. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category and the specific cookies we use:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Costa Vida | Maintains user session and login status | Session | Browser session |
| cart_id | Costa Vida | Stores shopping cart contents | Persistent | 30 days |
| csrf_token | Costa Vida | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session | Browser session |
| cookieConsent | Costa Vida | Records your cookie consent preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| location_pref | Costa Vida | Stores preferred delivery location | Persistent | 90 days |
4.2 Performance/Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| 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_UA | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | Persistent | 1 minute |
| _gcl_au | Google Analytics | Used by Google AdSense for advertising | Persistent | 90 days |
4.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Costa Vida | Stores user interface preferences | Persistent | 1 year |
| language_pref | Costa Vida | Remembers selected language | Persistent | 1 year |
| order_history | Costa Vida | Stores recent order preferences | Persistent | 6 months |
| delivery_address | Costa Vida | Remembers saved delivery addresses | Persistent | 6 months |
4.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Stores and tracks visits across websites | Persistent | 90 days | |
| _fbc | Stores last visit and click ID | Persistent | 90 days | |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used for targeted advertising | Persistent | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Google DoubleClick | Tests whether cookies are enabled | Session | 15 minutes |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our Website, including your IP address, browser type, referring site, pages visited, and time spent on site.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Facebook Pixel
We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising and to show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences
Google Ads
We use Google Ads to show you relevant advertisements across the web. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your interests.
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
6. Cookie Duration
Different cookies have different lifespans:
Session Cookies
These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They include cookies for maintaining your login session and shopping cart contents during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually. The duration varies depending on the cookie's purpose:
- 1 day: Google Analytics session tracking
- 30 days: Shopping cart persistence, recent searches
- 90 days: Location preferences, Facebook tracking
- 6 months: Order history, delivery addresses
- 1 year: User preferences, language settings, cookie consent
- 2 years: Google Analytics user identification
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies on our Website:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- To block all cookies, select "Block all cookies"
- To manage specific site cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy & Security" in the left panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click "Manage Data"
- Select the cookies you want to remove or use "Remove All"
- To block future cookies, check "Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed"
Safari (Mac)
- Open Safari and click "Safari" in the menu bar
- Select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Under "Cookies and website data," choose your preference
- To remove existing cookies, click "Manage Website Data"
- Select cookies to remove or click "Remove All"
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions" in the left sidebar
- Click "Cookies and stored data"
- Choose your cookie settings
- To manage specific cookies, click "See all cookies and site data"
7.2 Opt-Out Links
For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:
- Google Analytics: Browser opt-out add-on
- Google Ads: Ad Settings
- Facebook: Ad Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: Consumer opt-out page
- Digital Advertising Alliance: WebChoices tool
7.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.
8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our Website with cookies disabled, certain features may not work properly:
- Online ordering system may not function correctly
- Shopping cart contents may not be saved
- Login sessions may not be maintained
- Delivery location preferences will not be remembered
- Customized content and recommendations will not be available
- Website performance may be slower
If you disable cookies, you may need to re-enter information each time you visit our Website, and some features may not work as intended.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you don't want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control how we collect and use information about your visits to our Website.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
- Notify you of significant changes through our Website or other communication methods
- Obtain your consent again if required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
11. Contact Us
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +7 495 531-09-50
Address: Ulitsa Varvarka, 6, Moskva, Russia, 109012
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
12. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:
- All About Cookies - Comprehensive information about cookies
- Cookiepedia - Database of cookie information
- Your Online Choices - European information about behavioral advertising
Browser Help Pages
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
Effective Date: January 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy is part of our comprehensive approach to privacy and data protection. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy.