Legal Documentation Β· Updated: June 2026

Cookie
Policy

Understand how NikeZone uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are stored locally on your device and you have full control over them at any time.

🟒 Google Ads (US) CompliantπŸͺ Technical & Analytics Cookies OnlyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ CCPA/CPRA Β· FTC Β· COPPA

Section 02

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website saves in your browser to remember preferences and measure usage. They do not run programs, do not carry viruses, and do not identify you personally on their own.

Session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a defined period (for example, 12 or 24 months) or until you delete them manually.

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What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

Essential / Technical

Necessary for the site to work β€” language preference and recording your cookie consent. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics (anonymous)

Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization, to understand which articles are read. Fully optional.

Advertising

If and when Google Ads / AdSense is served, advertising cookies are only activated after explicit consent. We never sell or share personal data for cross-context advertising.

CookieProviderPurposeDurationCategoryRequired?
nz_consentNikeZoneStores your consent choice12 monthsEssentialYes
nz_sessionNikeZoneMaintains the browsing sessionSessionEssentialYes
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes users (anonymous)24 monthsAnalyticsNo
_ga_<ID>Google AnalyticsSession state persistence24 monthsAnalyticsNo
NID / IDEGoogleAdvertising and measurement (consent-based only)up to 13 monthsAdvertisingNo

Section 04

Compliance with Google Ads Policies in the US

Item 01

User Consent Policy (Google Ads / AdSense)

Google requires publishers to disclose their use of cookies, explain their purpose, and obtain consent when applicable. NikeZone displays a consent banner on the first visit, keeps this page public and permanently accessible, and records the user's choice.

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Item 02

Google Consent Mode v2

Choices made in the banner feed directly into the ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data, and ad_personalization signals. No advertising or analytics cookie is set before consent.

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Item 03

Google Sensitive Personal Data Policy

NikeZone does not use cookies to create segments based on sensitive categories (health, religion, sexual orientation, financial status, etc.), nor for advertising targeted at children under 13.

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Item 04

Landing Page Transparency Requirement

Google's editorial and technical policies require the landing page to clearly disclose what data is collected. This Cookie Policy is linked in the nav, in the footer, in the Legal section of the homepage, and in the consent banner itself.

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CCPA / CPRA β€” "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"

Under California law, sharing identifiers for cross-context advertising may be considered a sale. NikeZone does not sell or share personal data and offers a clear opt-out in the preferences panel. Google Ads is used, when applicable, under the Restricted Data Processing / Service Provider terms.

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FTC β€” Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure

The FTC requires clear, conspicuous, and understandable disclosures. This policy is written in plain language, with no hidden jargon, and the consent banner is not pre-checked in favor of tracking.

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COPPA β€” Children Under 13

NikeZone is intended for users 13 and older and does not knowingly collect data from children. No personalized advertising cookie is applied to users identified as minors.

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Item 08

Additional US State Laws

Beyond California, NikeZone honors the opt-out rights provided under state privacy laws such as Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA), responding to Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals when sent by the browser.

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Section 05

How to Control Cookies

  1. 1. Use the panel on NikeZone itself (button at the top of this page).
  2. 2. Delete existing cookies in your browser settings.
  3. 3. Block third-party cookies in your browser.
  4. 4. Use private / incognito mode.
  5. 5. Enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser or extension.

Section 06

Changes to This Policy

Updates will be published on this same page, always with a new revision date at the top. Material changes to how we use cookies will automatically re-trigger the consent banner, so you can review and reconfirm your choice.

Section 07

More Information

Section 08

Contact

Questions about cookies or privacy:

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