Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2026
1. What are cookies and similar technologies
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 efficiently and provide information to the site owners. Cookies typically contain a unique identifier — a string of letters and numbers — that allows websites to recognize your browser when you return.
In addition to cookies, we use the following similar technologies:
- Local storage — Stores data in your browser persistently, similar to cookies but with larger capacity. We use it for theme preferences, UI state, and cached feature flags.
- Session storage — Similar to local storage but data is cleared when you close your browser tab. Used for transient session data.
- Web beacons / tracking pixels — Tiny transparent images embedded in emails or pages that help us understand whether an email was opened or a page was visited.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Authentication and security — To verify your account and protect against unauthorized access. These cookies are essential for the Service to function.
- Session management — To remember your login state and preferences as you navigate between pages.
- Website functionality — To remember your theme preference (light/dark/system), language selection, and UI settings.
- Analytics and performance — To understand how users interact with our website, which pages are most visited, and how we can improve the experience.
- Marketing and advertising — To deliver relevant advertisements, measure the effectiveness of our campaigns, and limit how often you see an ad.
Note: We do NOT use cookies to train our AI models, scan your files without permission, or collect sensitive personal information such as health data, genetic data, or political affiliations. See our Privacy Policy for details.
3. Cookie categories
We classify cookies into four categories. The table below explains each category, its purpose, and whether your consent is required.
Essential cookies (strictly necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account authentication. Without these cookies, the Service cannot operate properly. No consent is required.
Functional cookies (preferences)
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your theme choice (light/dark/system), language preference, and region. They enhance your experience by personalizing content. Consent is required under applicable law (e.g., GDPR, PECR).
Analytics cookies (performance)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are most popular, how users navigate, and where errors occur. All data is collected in aggregate and anonymized. We use this information to improve the website and product experience. Consent is not required for first-party analytics under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (UK). For other jurisdictions, consent may be required.
Marketing cookies (targeting)
These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests and deliver relevant advertisements. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure campaign effectiveness. Explicit opt-in consent is required and will only be set when you accept marketing cookies.
4. Your consent and choices
On your first visit to our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies — Consent to all categories.
- Reject all non-essential cookies — Only essential cookies will be set. This is the default option.
- Customize preferences — Granular control over which categories you accept.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page. Your previously saved preferences will be displayed, and you can update them.
UK visitors: Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, first-party analytics cookies used solely for understanding how the website is used are exempt from the consent requirement. Functional and marketing cookies still require your consent under PECR.
5. How to manage cookies in your browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are links to instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies
- Brave: Shields → Global privacy controls → Cookies
You can also enable private browsing or incognito mode to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Browser extensions such as uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and Ghostery provide additional cookie management capabilities. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair or prevent the Service from functioning properly.
6. Third-party cookies and tracking
Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies on your device. These third parties include:
- Analytics providers — We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate usage patterns. Data collected is anonymized and not shared with advertising networks.
- Payment processors (Stripe) — Stripe may set cookies necessary for fraud prevention and payment processing. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Social media platforms (if you use social login) — If you sign up using GitHub, Google, or other social login providers, those providers may set cookies according to their own policies.
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our platform. We do not control and are not responsible for the cookie practices of third parties.
7. Specific analytics and tools
We use the following analytics and measurement tools on our website:
First-party analytics
We collect basic usage data through our own infrastructure, including page views, feature usage, and error rates. This data is anonymized and stored within our infrastructure (AWS US regions). No data is shared with third parties for analytics purposes beyond what is listed below.
Marketing attribution
We may use marketing attribution tools to understand which channels drive website visits and conversions. These tools may set cookies to track your journey from an advertisement to our website. Data collected is limited to anonymized, aggregated metrics.
8. Do Not Track signals
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that requests websites to disable tracking. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals because no uniform standard for DNT has been adopted. As standards evolve, we will review and update our practices accordingly. In the meantime, you may use the cookie preference controls described above to manage your tracking preferences.
9. Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or industry standards. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you via our cookie consent banner on your next visit
- If the changes significantly affect your rights, we may notify you by email
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: contact@zodagent.com
Mail: Zod, Inc., 548 Market Street, PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, United States
Questions about our cookie practices?
Our team is happy to help with any questions about how we use cookies and your privacy choices.