What are cookies? #
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about you, such as your login status, preferences, or the pages you have visited.
On Zora Social, cookies allow us to:
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Keep you signed in between visits
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Personalise your feed and settings
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Protect your account from suspicious activity
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Monitor platform performance and usage
Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal files.
What types of cookies do we use? #
We use the following types of cookies:
1. Essential cookies #
These are necessary for the site to function. For example:
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Logging in and out
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Saving your privacy settings
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Navigating between pages
You cannot disable these without affecting how the site works.
2. Analytics cookies #
We use tools like Google Analytics to understand:
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How many people visit Zora
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What pages are most popular
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Where users might be getting stuck
This helps us improve the experience for everyone.
3. Functionality cookies #
These help personalise your experience by:
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Remembering your username
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Keeping track of your interests or location
4. Third-party cookies #
Some services we use may place their own cookies on your device. These include:
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Social sharing features (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)
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Embedded media (e.g. YouTube videos)
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Advertising partners (if applicable in future)
These services may use cookies to track your activity across other sites.
Do we use third-party trackers? #
Yes. Zora currently uses limited third-party tracking technologies for:
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Analytics (e.g. Google Analytics)
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Marketing insights (e.g. Facebook Pixel)
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Spam protection (e.g. reCAPTCHA)
These tools help us understand user behaviour, measure interest, and prevent abuse. However, we do not sell or share your personal information with advertisers.
Do we use cookie banners or consent tools? #
At this time, Zora Social does not use cookie banners or formal consent pop-ups. By using the platform, you acknowledge and accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.
We are actively reviewing our consent practices to align with best standards and improve transparency.
Can I control or delete cookies? #
Yes. You can manage cookies through your browser settings:
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Clear cookies at any time from your browser history
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Block cookies entirely or for specific sites
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Set preferences for third-party cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using some features of Zora Social.
For detailed instructions, check support pages for:
Questions or concerns? #
If you have any concerns about how cookies or trackers are being used, or if you’d like to request more information, feel free to contact us at legal@zorasocial.uk.
Your data, your choice. Zora is committed to clear and respectful privacy practices for all users.
