Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Life in Costa (lifeincosta.com) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.
2. Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Authentication and session security | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Identifies logged-in users | Session |
| wp_lang | WordPress | Stores language preference | Session |
| PHPSESSID | Server | Server-side session identifier | Session |
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a better experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| lic_lang | Life in Costa | Stores your preferred language (EN/ES) | 1 year |
| wpforms_* | WPForms | Form submission tracking and spam prevention | 1 year |
c) Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
d) Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services to build a profile of your interests and show relevant content on other websites.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits across websites for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _tt_* | TikTok | Measures ad performance and tracks conversions | 1 year |
3. How to Manage Cookies
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Cookie settings: click the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer to update your choices
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including the ability to log in or save preferences.
Browser-specific instructions:
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. For more information, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective providers:
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top will always reflect the most recent version.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@lifeincosta.com
Phone: +34 919 464 706