1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser by websites you visit. They help the site remember information about you (like login state) between visits.
2. Cookies we use
ZS Smart Content uses only essential cookies. These are required for the app to function and cannot be disabled if you want to use the app.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
shopify_session |
Authenticates your Shopify session | 24 hours | Essential |
zs_state |
Remembers UI preferences (sidebar collapsed, theme) | 30 days | Essential |
zs_csrf |
CSRF protection for form submissions | Session | Essential |
zs_onboarding |
Tracks onboarding step completion | 30 days | Essential |
3. What we DON'T use
For full transparency, here's what cookies we do NOT use:
- ❌ Google Analytics or similar tracking
- ❌ Facebook Pixel or other ad pixels
- ❌ Third-party advertising cookies
- ❌ Cross-site tracking cookies
- ❌ Marketing automation cookies (Intercom, Drift, etc.)
- ❌ Behavioral profiling cookies
We believe an app should work without surveilling its users.
4. Local storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage for:
- Caching recent generations for faster display
- Storing draft form input (so you don't lose work if you accidentally refresh)
- UI state (active filters, sort orders)
This data stays in your browser only — never sent to our servers.
5. Third-party cookies
Some features rely on third-party services that may set their own cookies:
| Service | When loaded | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | Throughout the app | Authentication, billing |
| Cloudflare | All page loads | CDN, security |
These third parties have their own cookie policies. Check Shopify's at shopify.com/legal/cookies.
6. Your choices
You can:
- Block cookies in your browser — note: the app will not work without essential cookies
- Clear cookies anytime — you'll just need to log in again
- Use incognito/private mode — cookies are deleted when you close the window
How to manage cookies by browser
7. Do Not Track
We honor the "Do Not Track" browser signal. Since we don't track users anyway, this is effectively always on.
8. Updates to this policy
If we change cookies in any meaningful way (extremely unlikely — we'd need to add features that require new ones), we'll notify you via in-app banner and update this page.
9. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email contact@zilancer.com.
For broader privacy concerns, see our Privacy Policy.