Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 12, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Ground Zero Plus (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://groundzeroplus.com (the “Website”). This policy provides you with information about how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functions.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples include:
Session cookies for managing user sessions
Authentication cookies to identify logged-in members
Security cookies to prevent fraud and protect user data
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples include:
Preferences cookies to remember your settings and choices
Language cookies to remember your preferred language
Location cookies to provide location-relevant content
3.3 Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our Website when they are using it. This helps us improve how our Website works.
Examples include:
Analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Website
Traffic measurement cookies to analyze visitor behavior
Error monitoring cookies to help us improve technical issues
3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our Website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our Website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.
Examples include:
Advertising cookies to deliver relevant advertisements
Remarketing cookies to show you ads based on your previous interactions
Social media cookies to enable sharing functions
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website includes cookies from the following third parties:
4.1 MemberPress
MemberPress uses cookies to manage membership accounts, track login status, and facilitate access to restricted content. These cookies are essential for the membership functionality of our Website.
4.2 Stripe
Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely, prevent fraud, and ensure the proper functioning of the payment system. These cookies are essential for the payment functionality of our Website.
4.3 Analytics Providers
We use analytics tools that place cookies on your device to collect information about how you use our Website. This information is used to improve our services and enhance user experience.
4.4 Social Media Platforms
If you use social sharing buttons on our Website, these platforms may set cookies on your device. These cookies enable the social media platforms to track your activity and build a profile of your interests.
5. Cookie Management
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Generally, you can also manage similar technologies in the same way that you manage cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Website, particularly the membership and payment features that rely on essential cookies.
5.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our Website.
6. Data Collection Through Cookies
The information collected using cookies may include:
IP address and device information
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages visited and time spent on those pages
Clicks and interactions with website elements
Membership account information (for logged-in users)
This data is used in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which you can find at Privacy Policy.
7. Cookies Lifespan
Cookies can remain on your device for varying periods:
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually.