1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. Similar technologies include local storage and pixel tags.

2. Who sets cookies?

First-party cookies are set by CostaDrive (costadrive.top). Third-party cookies are set by other services we use, such as payment providers or analytics, when you interact with embedded content or payment flows.

3. Types of cookies we use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function (e.g. session management, security, load balancing, remembering your language or cookie choices). They do not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive where they are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested.

3.2 Functional cookies

These cookies allow enhanced functionality and personalisation (e.g. remembering form inputs during a session). Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before using non-essential functional cookies.

3.3 Analytics cookies (if used)

If we deploy analytics tools, they may use cookies to collect aggregated information about how visitors use the Website (pages viewed, duration, errors). Such cookies are used only on the basis of consent where required, or anonymised/aggregated data as permitted by law.

3.4 Payment and security (third party)

When you proceed to payment, our payment processor (e.g. Stripe) may set cookies or use similar technologies to prevent fraud, process payments securely, and comply with legal obligations. Their use is governed by the provider’s privacy and cookie policies. See Stripe’s documentation at stripe.com/legal/cookies-policy.

4. Cookie duration

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a defined period (e.g. days or months) or until you delete them. Exact durations may vary by cookie.

5. How to control cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse all cookies or only third-party cookies. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Website from working correctly.

Useful resources:

• AboutCookies.org
• Your browser’s help section (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)

6. Consent

Where EU/EEA law requires consent for non-essential cookies, we will present a cookie banner or similar mechanism. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or, where available, our cookie preference centre.

7. Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy when our practices change. The “Last updated” date will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact

Questions about cookies or this Policy: costadrive2025@gmail.com. For broader privacy matters, see our Privacy Policy.