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last updated: may 1, 2025 slow zoo [“we,” “us,” or “our”] is committed to protecting your privacy. this privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and/or app and use our service. by accessing or using our service, you’re consenting to the collection, use. and disclosure of your information in accordance with this privacy policy. if you don’t consent, no hard feelings — simply don’t use our website, app, or service.

information we collect

when you interact with our website and/or app, we collect information from you automatically [data collected from cookies] and directly [when you contact us]. we may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information from you, such as:

• ip address
• device type
• operating system
• browser type
• search information
• page views
• browsing and usage habits

we may also aggregate demographic information collected from our users [such as the number of users in a particular geographical location] in a manner that doesn’t identify any one individual. the only personally identifiable information we collect is that which you submit yourself, such as your:

• full name
• e-mail address
• communication preferences
• billing and payment information

if you suspect we’ve inadvertently collected personal information you don’t want kept on file, send up a flare and we’ll look into it: krissy at slowzoo dot com.

how we use your information

slow zoo will only use your information for:

• providing, maintaining, and improving our service
• responding to your inquiries or requests
• processing your transactions
• sending newsletters and promotional materials
• providing updates about our service
• enforcing our user agreement
• tracking website traffic and activity
• measuring marketing effectiveness
• collecting feedback
• showing targeted ads

if we want to use your information for any other purpose, we’ll ask your permission in advance and only use it for the purposes for which you grant consent [unless we’re required to do otherwise by law].

retention of your information

we retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you [directly or indirectly], may be stored indefinitely.

children’s privacy

our service isn’t intended for use by children. if we learn we’ve collected personal information through our service from a child under 13 without the content of the child’s parent or guardian as required by law, we’ll delete it.

cookies and tracking technologies

we use cookies and similar technologies to:

• enhance user experience
• analyze usage patterns
• remember user preferences
• provide targeted advertising

to learn more about how we use them and your choices in relation to these tracking technologies, check out our cookie policy.

third-party links

our website and app may contain links to third-party websites. we have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

our servers

our servers are maintained in canada. by using our service, you freely and specifically give us your consent to export, store, and use your personally identifiable information in canada as highlighted in this privacy policy.

data security

the security of your personally identifiable information is super-important to us. we have reasonable safeguards in place to protect all information we collect. however, due to the inherent open nature of the internet, we can’t guarantee absolute security and your use of our service demonstrates your assumption of this risk.

compliance with privacy laws

we comply with applicable data protection laws, including:

• general data protection regulation [gdpr]
• california consumer rights privacy act [ccpa]
• children’s online privacy protection act [coppa]
• other applicable regional privacy laws

privacy policy updates

we may update this privacy policy periodically and will post a persistent alert on our website and app for a period of one week following the updates. continuing to use our website and/or app means you’re cool with the changes to our privacy policy.

help me help you

if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, don’t hesitate to reach out: krissy at slowzoo dot com. last updated: may 1, 2025 slow zoo [“we,” “us,” or “our”] uses cookies and similar technologies [together “cookies”] that are necessary to present our website and app and ensure you get the best experience. if you consent to it, we’ll also use cookies for analytics and marketing purposes. this cookie policy highlights what cookies are, why they’re used, and your choices regarding their use.

cookies 101

a cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your device when you visit a website. when you visit that website again, the cookie allows that website to recognize your browser. this makes it so that information you previously provided can be retrieved. cookies may store user preferences and other information to enhance your experience on the website or app. they’re also used to prepare anonymous statistics, which help us to understand how a given user prefers to use our service. this gives us the chance to continuously improve our processes — all without identifying the user. cookies are completely passive — they don’t contain any software, viruses, or spyware and don’t have access to the information of the user hardware.

types of cookies

slow zoo uses three types of cookies:

1. necessary cookies: cookies that are required to make the website and app work properly.
2. analytics cookies: cookies that collect information to help us understand how the website and app are being used.
3. marketing cookies: cookies that are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you.

your control of cookies

you have the right to choose whether to accept or reject any cookies that aren’t strictly necessary. you can set your preferences using the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our website or app. want to update your preferences? no prob — just click the cookie icon in the bottom left corner.

help me help you

if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding our cookie policy, don’t hesitate to reach out: krissy at slowzoo dot com. last updated: may 1, 2025

website and app disclaimer

the information provided by slow zoo [“we,” “us,” or “our”] on our website and app is for general informational and educational purposes only. it isn’t a substitute for professional advice of any kind, such as medical, nutritional, fitness, financial, or legal advice. the use of or reliance on any information contained on our website or app is solely at your own risk. it’s very important to do your own analysis before making any decision based on your own personal circumstances. we encourage you to seek out independent advice from the appropriate professionals or independently research and verify any information you find on our website or app in advance of taking action.

errors and omissions disclaimer

while we’ve made every attempt to ensure that the information contained on our website and app has been obtained from reliable sources, slow zoo isn’t responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information. all information on our website and app is provided “as is,” with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. under no circumstance will we have any liability to you for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of our website or app or reliance on any information provided on our website or app. your use of our website and/or app and your reliance on any information on our website and/or app is solely at your own risk.

external links disclaimer

our website and app may contain links to other websites or content belonging to or originating from third parties or links to websites and features in banners or other advertising. such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. we don’t warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through our website or app or any website or feature linked in any banner or other advertising. we will not be party to or in any way be responsible for monitoring any transaction between you and third-party providers of products or services.

affiliates disclaimer

our website and app might contain links to affiliate websites and we may receive a commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate websites using such links [at no extra cost to you].

sponsored content disclaimer

sponsored content is that for which compensation is received in exchange for promoting a product, service, business, or experience, with sponsorships featured prominently at the top of guides and sequences, through e-mail newsletters, and on social media — but in no way do sponsors have influence over the content itself. companies and individuals are invited to sponsor specific slow zoo guides and sequences that align with their target audience [for example, a cleaning company may sponsor our cleaning-related content]. we only accept sponsorships that reflect our values and will be of interest to our readers. sponsor messaging never shapes or appears within our content. per FTC guidelines, all sponsored content will be labeled as such and disclosed on every platform where it appears.

logos and trademarks disclaimer

all logos and trademarks of third parties referenced on our website and app are the trademarks and logos of their respective owners. any inclusion of such trademarks or logos doesn’t imply or constitute any approval, endorsement, or sponsorship of slow zoo by such owners.

help me help you

if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding our disclaimers, don’t hesitate to reach out: krissy at slowzoo dot com.