Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Costa Living Guide uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function correctly, improve your browsing experience and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Cookies do not normally identify you personally, but they may be linked to personal information where applicable.

How We Use Cookies

Costa Living Guide uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly

• Remember your preferences and settings

• Improve website performance

• Analyse how visitors use our website

• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

• Help us improve the information and services we provide

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website.

They enable features such as:

• Page navigation

• Security

• Form submissions

• Website functionality

These cookies cannot be switched off because the website would not function properly without them.

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

They allow us to measure:

• Number of visitors

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Popular content

• Visitor journeys

• General website performance

This information helps us improve the website and user experience.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics

Analytics cookies are only used where you have given your consent.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as:

• Language preferences

• Cookie settings

• Form preferences

These cookies help provide a more personalised experience.

4. Marketing Cookies

With your permission, we may use marketing cookies to:

• Measure advertising performance

• Improve our marketing campaigns

• Show more relevant advertisements

• Measure conversions

Examples may include:

• Meta (Facebook) Pixel

• Google Ads Conversion Tracking

These cookies are only used if you choose to accept them.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party services used on our website.

These may include:

• Google Analytics

• Google Tag Manager

• Google Maps

• YouTube (embedded videos)

• Social media platforms

Each third party has its own privacy and cookie policies.

We encourage you to review those policies if you use their services.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customise your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or via our cookie settings (where available).

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the way our website operates.

The latest version will always be published on this page together with the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Costa Living Guide

Website: https://costalivingguide.com

Email: hello@costalivingguide.com

Summary

Costa Living Guide uses cookies to:

✓ Keep the website working properly

✓ Improve your browsing experience

✓ Understand how visitors use our website

✓ Measure website performance

✓ Improve our services

✓ Support our marketing activities where you have given consent

You remain in control of your cookie preferences and may change them at any time.