Cookie Policy

How we use cookies to improve your experience (the digital kind, not the delicious kind 🍪).

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

The ZOOGABOOG! Cookie Philosophy

We bake cookies for smoother browsing, not snooping. The only thing we track is your design genius.

This Cookie Policy explains how ZOOGABOOG! uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform. By using ZOOGABOOG!, you consent to our use of cookies as described here.

Quick Summary: Cookies help us remember you, keep you logged in, understand how you use our platform, and improve your experience. You have control over cookies through your browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, phone) when you visit a website. They help websites:

Remember your preferences and settings
Keep you logged into your account
Understand how you navigate and use the site
Deliver personalized content and features
Improve performance and fix bugs

Cookies don't contain viruses, can't access files on your device, and most are harmless (just functional helpers). We also use similar technologies like local storage, pixels, and web beacons—this policy covers all of them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for ZOOGABOOG! to function. You can't disable them without breaking core features.

Authentication: Keep you logged into your account as you navigate
Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and other attacks
Session Management: Remember items in your cart, form inputs, and active projects
Load Balancing: Route your requests to the right server for optimal performance

Duration: Session (deleted when you close browser) or up to 30 days for "Remember Me"

⚙️ Functional Cookies (Enhanced Experience)

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience.

Language & Region: Remember your language preference and location
Display Settings: Save your preferred view (grid vs. list), filters, and sorting
Vendor Preferences: Remember your favorite vendors or blocked vendors
Notification Settings: Track which alerts you've dismissed or interacted with
Tutorial Progress: Remember which onboarding tips you've seen

Duration: 1 year (persistent)

📊 Analytics Cookies (Performance Insights)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use ZOOGABOOG! so we can improve the platform.

Google Analytics: Track pages visited, time spent, bounce rate, traffic sources. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled to ensure your personal identity remains protected.
Heatmaps: Visualize where users click, scroll, and engage (anonymized)
Error Tracking: Identify bugs, broken features, and performance bottlenecks
A/B Testing: Test different designs and features to see what works best
Conversion Tracking: Measure which marketing campaigns drive orders

Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized—we don't track individual users or sell data to third parties. IP addresses are anonymized to protect your privacy.

Duration: 2 years (Google Analytics), 1 year (others)

🎯 Marketing Cookies (Advertising & Retargeting)

These cookies help us show relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Facebook Pixel: Track conversions from Facebook/Instagram ads, build retargeting audiences
Google Ads: Measure ad performance, show relevant search and display ads
LinkedIn Insight Tag: Track B2B conversions, retarget business decision-makers
Retargeting: Show ZOOGABOOG! ads to people who visited our site but didn't convert

You can opt out of personalized advertising via the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.

Duration: 90 days to 2 years (varies by platform)

3. Third-Party Cookies & Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use (analytics, payment processors, social media). We don't control these cookies—they're governed by the third party's privacy policy.

Third Parties We Work With:

Google Analytics: Privacy Policy
Stripe (Payments): Privacy Policy
PayPal (Payments): Privacy Policy
Facebook/Meta: Privacy Policy
LinkedIn: Privacy Policy
Google Ads: Privacy Policy

We carefully vet our partners, but we're not responsible for their data practices. Review their privacy policies for details.

International Data Transfers

Some of our analytics and advertising partners process data in the United States and other countries. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or similar safeguards for lawful cross-border data transfers. By using ZOOGABOOG!, you consent to cookies being processed internationally where our service providers operate.

4. How to Manage & Delete Cookies

You have control over cookies. Here's how to manage them:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored

Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics: Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance, NAI
Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser (though not all sites honor it)

Note: Disabling essential cookies will break core ZOOGABOOG! features (login, cart, checkout). Functional and analytics cookies can be disabled without major impact, but your experience may be less personalized.

5. Cookie Data Retention

Cookies have specific expiration dates based on their type (see Section 2 for durations). Once cookies expire or you clear them from your browser, we no longer retain any associated personal data.

Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained longer for trend analysis, but this data cannot be linked back to you as an individual.

6. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

We do not sell personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). However, California users have additional rights regarding cookies:

Right to Opt Out: California users may opt out of sharing cookies used for targeted advertising through the tools listed in Section 4 (browser settings, opt-out links)
Do Not Sell: We don't sell your personal information, but you can disable marketing cookies to prevent data sharing with advertising partners
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights (though some features may require essential cookies to function)

For more information on your California privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.

7. Mobile Apps & Device IDs

If you use a ZOOGABOOG! mobile app (future feature), we may use device identifiers (similar to cookies) to track usage, personalize content, and improve performance. You can reset your advertising ID in your device settings:

iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Reset Advertising Identifier
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Reset advertising ID

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new features, technologies, or legal requirements. If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we'll notify you through a prominent notice on our website or by email (if applicable).

The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of ZOOGABOOG! after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.