Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 26, 2026

1. Introduction

Costa Vida ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website costvida.digital and is committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data related to your visit. This Cookie Policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we deploy on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern how we collect, process, and store your personal information. By accessing or using costvida.digital, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

This policy applies to all users of costvida.digital located in the United States, and we comply with applicable federal and state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act for general consumer protection.

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. These files are created by the web server and stored by your browser. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.

Cookies typically contain the following information:

• The name of the domain (website) that set the cookie
• The duration or lifespan of the cookie (session or persistent)
• A unique identifier number or value assigned to your device
• Information about your browsing behavior and preferences

Cookies are not programs or applications — they cannot carry viruses, install malware, or access personal files on your device. They simply store a small amount of data that helps the website function properly and improves your user experience.

2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through the website.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (days, months, or years) or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your preferences on future visits.

2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin

• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by costvida.digital and only readable by our website.
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services and partners (such as Google or Meta/Facebook) whose content or features appear on our website.

3. How We Use Cookies

Costa Vida uses cookies for a variety of purposes on costvida.digital. These purposes include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring website functionality: Some cookies are essential to the operation of our website. Without them, certain parts of our site may not function correctly.
• Analyzing website traffic: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are visited most frequently, how long users stay on the site, and where visitors come from.
• Remembering your preferences: Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you have made, such as your language preference or region, to provide a more personalized experience.
• Delivering relevant advertising: Advertising cookies help us display targeted advertisements to you based on your browsing behavior, both on our website and across other websites.
• Improving our services: Data collected through cookies helps us understand what works well on our website and what needs improvement, enabling us to continuously enhance the quality of our digital services.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies (also known as strictly necessary cookies) are required for the basic functionality of costvida.digital. These cookies enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and they cannot be disabled.

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

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. This includes data such as which pages are visited, how long users spend on each page, how they arrived at the website, and any errors encountered. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify individual users.

We use Google Analytics to collect this type of data. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored on Google's servers in the United States.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or other customizable settings. They help us provide a more personalized browsing experience. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant and engaging to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are typically placed by advertising networks such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook).

These cookies may track your browsing habits across multiple websites and build a profile of your interests in order to show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

5. Specific Cookies Used on costvida.digital

The table below lists the specific cookies that may be set when you visit our website, along with details about their purpose, type, and duration.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Services

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party services on costvida.digital that place their own cookies on your device. These third-party services include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website and improve the user experience. Google Analytics sets cookies to track users and report website statistics without personally identifying individual visitors to Google. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our website, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Ads: We use Google Ads to promote our services and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Google Ads cookies help us understand which ads led users to our website. For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel: We may use the Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns and to build custom audiences for future ads. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

We do not control the cookies set by third-party services. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information about how they handle your data.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except for essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website). You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The steps to manage cookies vary depending on the browser you use:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block third-party cookies, clear cookies on exit, or manage exceptions. More information: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. More information: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. More information: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions. More information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
• Opera: Go to Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data. More information: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/

7.2 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies by using the opt-out tools provided directly by those companies:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics browser add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: Manage or opt out of personalized advertising by Google: https://adssettings.google.com
• Facebook/Meta Ad Preferences: Manage your ad preferences or opt out of interest-based advertising by Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Use the NAI's opt-out tool to opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Use the DAA's opt-out tool for web-based interest-based advertising: https://optout.aboutads.info

7.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can manage advertising cookies through your device settings:

• iOS (Apple): Go to Settings > Privacy > Tracking and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
• Android: Go to Settings > Google > Ads and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please be aware that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on costvida.digital. The following outlines the potential impact of disabling each category of cookies:

9. Your Rights Under U.S. Privacy Laws

Depending on the state in which you reside, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data and the use of cookies:

9.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect about you through cookies and how it is used.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, including data collected through advertising cookies.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Under the CPRA, you have the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 11 of this policy.

9.2 Other U.S. State Privacy Laws

Several other U.S. states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that may grant you additional rights regarding cookies and data processing. These include the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA). If you are a resident of one of these states, please contact us to learn more about your rights.

10. Do Not Track Signals

Some 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 respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie management tools described in Section 7 to control your privacy preferences.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

If we make significant changes to the way we use cookies, we will provide a more prominent notice, such as a banner on our website or a notification to registered users.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the information below:

We are committed to responding to all cookie-related inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and to ensuring that your privacy preferences are respected at all times.