Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 18, 2026. Learn how we optimize your experience.
This Cookie Policy details how and why ZapMeals uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies when you use our services. By choosing to accept cookies, you allow us to streamline your shopping lists and track advertising attribution accurately.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are minor text documents saved to your browser or mobile hardware when you load web domains. They enable servers to remember identity attributes, select preferences, and gather diagnostic statistics to enhance application responsiveness.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Session Cookies
Required for account sign-ins, billing transactions, and access validation. Disabling these will block core app capabilities.
Functional Preferences
Preserves selections like your preferred retail grocery provider (Aldi, Walmart, Kroger, Target, etc.), diet parameters, budget ranges, and UI configuration flags.
B2B Attribution & Analytics
Monitors affiliate link click-through conversions (e.g. transfer of shopping lists to Instacart) and measures sponsor campaign visibility. This data is aggregated and does not identify individuals directly.
3. How to Manage Consent
Upon your first visit to ZapMeals, you will be prompted by our floating banner overlay to accept cookies. You may also alter your browser system parameters to delete existing cookies or decline new ones. Note that disabling cookies entirely can restrict features, such as preserving your active weekly meal plans.
4. Third-Party Integrations
Our partners (Stripe for secure checkouts and Instacart for external grocery cart integrations) may place cookies to finalize orders or verify session checkouts. We encourage you to review their specific cookie terms.