Cookie Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

This Cookie Policy explains how the Market Organizer ("Organizer"), through Zinifly.com and any associated websites, applications, registration forms, event pages, and booking systems ("Website"), uses cookies and similar technologies.

By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, unless you disable them through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experiences, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors interact with the Website.

Cookies may be temporary (session cookies) or remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable essential website functionality

• Maintain user sessions and logins

• Remember user preferences

• Process registrations and reservations

• Improve website performance

• Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior

• Enhance security and fraud prevention

• Measure marketing and advertising effectiveness

• Improve user experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to operate properly.

Examples include:

• User authentication

• Session management

• Security features

• Form submissions

• Payment processing functionality

Without these cookies, certain features may not function correctly.

Functional Cookies

These cookies help remember user preferences and settings, such as:

• Language preferences

• Login preferences

• Form data retention

• Website customization settings

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.

Information collected may include:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Traffic sources

• Device information

• Browser information

• Website performance metrics

This information is generally aggregated and used to improve the Website.

Performance Cookies

These cookies help identify technical issues and improve website functionality, speed, and reliability.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Where applicable, marketing cookies may be used to:

• Measure advertising performance

• Track marketing campaign effectiveness

• Deliver relevant promotional content

• Limit repetitive advertisements

These cookies may be placed by us or by authorized third-party advertising partners.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Certain third-party services integrated with the Website may place cookies on your device.

Examples may include:

• Payment processors

• Analytics providers

• Social media platforms

• Advertising networks

• Video hosting services

• Customer support tools

These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

We encourage users to review those policies separately.

5. Payment Processing

When making payments through the Website, payment providers may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Process transactions

• Prevent fraud

• Verify account ownership

• Improve payment security

The Organizer and Zinifly do not store complete credit card information on their servers.

6. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to:

• View cookies

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Restrict cookies

• Configure cookie preferences

Users can typically manage cookies through their browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website and may prevent certain features from operating correctly.

7. Browser-Specific Cookie Controls

Information on managing cookies can typically be found through your browser's help documentation.

Common browsers include:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Apple Safari

Each browser provides tools for managing cookie preferences.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers provide "Do Not Track" signals.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard governing these signals, the Website may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.

9. Data Collected Through Cookies

Information collected through cookies may include:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Referring website

• Pages visited

• Session duration

• Click activity

• General geographic region

This information is used primarily for operational, analytical, and security purposes.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time.

Changes will become effective upon posting to the Website with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Dekalb Back Alley Market
Email: dekalbbackalleymarket@gmail.com
Address: 200 Palmer Ct. DeKalb Illinois 60115

12. Zinifly Platform Notice

Zinifly.com provides technology services that enable market organizers to manage vendor registrations, event bookings, applications, communications, and payments.

Cookies may be used by both the Organizer and Zinifly to facilitate platform functionality, improve user experience, enhance security, and analyze Website performance.

Each Organizer remains responsible for its own privacy and cookie compliance obligations related to its events and business operations.