Cookie & Ad Preference Policy

# 2Zone Therapy – Cookie & Ad Preference Policy v1.0

**Effective Date:** 6 August 2025  
**Last Updated:** 23 October 2025  

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## 1. Purpose
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies, and how you can control them.

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## 2. Types of Cookies
| Type | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| **Essential** | Required for login, security, and core site features. |
| **Functional** | Remember language and user preferences. |
| **Analytics** | Help us understand site usage and improve performance. |
| **Advertising** | Used for Free accounts to deliver relevant ads (requires consent). |

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## 3. Ad Preferences & Consent
- **Free with Ads:** Free users can **choose ad categories** (e.g., Wellness, Fitness, Healthy Food, Technology, Lifestyle). If no choice is made, **general non-personalised ads** may appear.  
- **Paid without Ads:** If you withdraw ad consent while on a Free plan, you must upgrade to the **Paid Ad-Free Membership** (currently **USD $20/month**) to continue using the service.  
- You can change or withdraw your advertising choices at any time in **Ad Preferences**.

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## 4. Third-Party Partners
We may use verified ad/analytics partners (e.g., ad networks, measurement tools).  
- We **do not sell** your personal data.  
- Partners act under **data-processing agreements** and only with your **consent** where required.

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## 5. Managing Cookies
You can: **Accept all**, **Reject non-essential**, or **Manage preferences**.  
Browser controls can block/delete cookies; some site features may stop working if essential cookies are blocked.

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## 6. Updates
We may update this policy for legal or technical reasons and will notify users of significant changes.

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