ZipLove Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 6, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device(computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit again and making the site more useful to you.

How ZipLove Uses Cookies

We use cookies on ziplove.org (our website) for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

session_id

Maintains your session when logged in

Session (deleted when you close browser)

csrf_token

Security - prevents cross-site request forgery attacks

Session

cookie_consent

Remembers your cookie preferences

1 year

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

Google Analytics:

  • Tracks     page views, time on site, bounce rate
  • Helps     us understand which content is most useful
  • Data     is aggregated and anonymous
  • You     can opt out: See "How to Control Cookies" below

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

_ga

Distinguishes unique users

2 years

_gid

Distinguishes unique users

24 hours

_gat

Throttles request rate

1 minute

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your visits across websites to show you relevant ads.

Facebook Pixel:

  • Tracks     conversions from Facebook ads
  • Helps     us show relevant ads to people who might be interested in ZipLove
  • Used     for retargeting

Google Ads:

  • Measures     ad performance
  • Helps     us optimize our advertising spend

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

_fbp

Facebook tracking

3 months

ads/ga-audiences

Google Ads remarketing

Session

You can opt out: See "How to Control Cookies" below

Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

language

Remembers your language preference

1 year

location

Remembers your location for local events

6 months

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

Google Analytics

  • Purpose:     Website analytics
  • Privacy     Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
  • Opt-out:     https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Facebook

  • Purpose:     Social media integration, advertising
  • Privacy     Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
  • Opt-out:     https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

Webflow (Website Hosting)

  • Purpose:     Website hosting and functionality
  • Privacy     Policy: https://webflow.com/legal/privacy

How to Control Cookies

Cookie Preferences on Our Website

When you first visit ziplove.org, you'll see a cookie banner where you can:

  • Accept     All: Allow all cookies
  • Reject     Non-Essential: Only essential cookies
  • Customize:     Choose which cookie categories to allow

You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser:

Chrome:

  1. Settings     → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  2. Choose     "Block third-party cookies" or "Block all cookies"

Safari:

  1. Preferences     → Privacy
  2. Choose     cookie blocking options

Firefox:

  1. Settings     → Privacy & Security
  2. Choose     "Standard", "Strict", or "Custom" protection

Edge:

  1. Settings     → Cookies and site permissions
  2. Manage     cookie settings

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent some website features from working properly.

Opt-Out Tools

General Opt-Out:

  • Network     Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
  • Digital     Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info/
  • European     users: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

Do Not Track:

  • We     respect "Do Not Track" browser settings
  • When     enabled, we won't track you with analytics or advertising cookies

Mobile App (No Cookies)

The ZipLove mobile app does NOT use cookies. Instead, it uses:

  • Local     Storage: To save your login and preferences on your device
  • Device     ID: For authentication and security
  • Analytics     SDKs: To improve app performance (can be disabled in app settings)

For mobile app data practices, see our Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Your Privacy

What Cookies DO:

  • Remember     your login status
  • Store     your preferences
  • Help     us improve our website
  • Show     you relevant ads

What Cookies DON'T Do:

  • Contain     personal information (like your name or email)
  • Access     files on your computer
  • Spread     viruses or malware
  • Directly     identify you (they identify your browser/device)

Data Protection:

  • Cookies     on ziplove.org are encrypted
  • We     don't sell cookie data to third parties
  • Analytics     data is aggregated and anonymous
  • We     comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

Special Notes for EU/UK Visitors

If you're visiting from the European Union or United Kingdom:

Your Rights:

  • Withdraw     consent for non-essential cookies anytime
  • Object     to cookie-based processing
  • Request     deletion of cookie data (where possible)

Legal Basis:

  • Essential     cookies: Legitimate interest (necessary for website to function)
  • Analytics     cookies: Consent
  • Marketing     cookies: Consent

Consent:

  • We     obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • You     can withdraw consent in Cookie Settings

Children's Privacy

ZipLove is for users 21 and over. Our website and cookies are not intended for anyone under 21. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to:

  • Reflect     changes in our cookie use
  • Comply     with legal requirements
  • Improve     transparency

We'll notify you of changes by:

  • Updating     the "Last Updated" date
  • Showing     a notice on the website
  • Requiring     new consent if material changes affect you

More Information

Related Policies:

Questions About Cookies?

  • Email:     info@ziplove.org
  • Website:     ziplove.org/support
  • Mail:     ZipLove LLC, 416 Walnut St #1013 Fulton, KY 42041

Cookie Audit Log

For transparency, here's when we last reviewed our cookie use:

Date

Changes

November 6, 2025

Initial Cookie Policy published

This Cookie Policy is part of and incorporated into our Privacy Policy. By using ziplove.org, you agree to our use of cookies as described here.