Cookie Policy
How we use cookies to improve your experience
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. This site also uses browser storage (localStorage), which keeps data on your device without sending it with each page request. Cookies and browser storage help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use the browser storage and cookies listed below.
| Name | Type | Set by | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Browser storage (localStorage) | ParcelsZen | Remembers your Accept or Decline choice | Until you clear it |
| theme | Browser storage (localStorage) | ParcelsZen | Remembers light or dark mode | Until you clear it |
| recentSearches | Browser storage (localStorage) | ParcelsZen | Keeps your last 5 tracking numbers on your device | Until you clear it |
| pz_subscribers | Browser storage (localStorage) | ParcelsZen | Remembers the email address you subscribed with on this device, so the form does not send it twice | Until you clear it |
| _ga | Cookie | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Cookie | Google Analytics | Keeps session state | 2 years |
| Advertising cookies (set only when ads are shown) | Cookie | Google AdSense | Serve and measure ads; the list changes, see Google's list of advertising cookies | As listed by Google for each cookie |
Managing Cookies
Via Cookie Banner
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner appears.
Accept lets Google Analytics and Google's advertising services use cookies on your device. Decline tells them not to: we send Google a "denied" consent signal for analytics and advertising storage, and only the browser storage listed above as ParcelsZen's stays in use. You can change your choice at any time from the "Cookie settings" link in the footer, or by clearing this site's data in your browser.
Via Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect functionality:
- Theme preference won't be saved
- Recent searches won't be remembered
- Some features may not work properly
- You may see less relevant advertisements
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google AdSense: For showing and measuring ads, including personalized ads if your consent choice allows them
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We update this Cookie Policy when the cookies or browser storage we use change, and we change the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page when we do.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: contact@parcelszen.com
- Privacy Policy: View our Privacy Policy