Cookie Policy

Tee Zen Designs, LLC (“Tee Zen Designs”, “we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website at tee-zen.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit the Site.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect and use your data.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites function and to provide information to site operators. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you visit) or “third-party” (set by a different domain). They can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remaining until they expire or are manually deleted).

Tee Zen Designs uses only strictly necessary cookies. We do not use analytics, advertising, tracking, or preference cookies.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core functionality including cart management, user authentication, and session security. The Site cannot function correctly if these cookies are disabled.

All cookies set by Tee Zen Designs are configured with the following security attributes:

• HTTP-only: Not accessible to client-side JavaScript, protecting against cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
• Secure: Transmitted only over encrypted HTTPS connections.
• SameSite=Lax: Provides protection against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) while allowing normal site navigation.

3.2 Cookies We Do NOT Use

Tee Zen Designs does not use any of the following cookie categories:

• Analytics cookies: We do not use Google Analytics or any other client-side analytics service. Usage data is derived from server-side logs only.
• Advertising cookies: We do not display advertisements and do not use ad networks, retargeting pixels, or conversion tracking.
• Social media cookies: We do not embed social media widgets or login-with-social features that set third-party cookies.
• Preference cookies: User preferences are stored server-side in your account, not in cookies.
• Third-party cookies: No third-party cookies are set by the Site. All cookies are first-party, set by tee-zen.com only.

4.1 Local Storage

The Site may use browser local storage for limited client-side functionality, such as maintaining your cart state between page loads before it is saved to your session. Cart contents are also stored server-side. No sensitive personal information is stored in local storage.

5.1 Stripe

When you proceed to checkout, Stripe's payment elements are loaded to process your payment. Stripe may set cookies necessary for payment processing and fraud prevention. These cookies are governed by Stripe's own cookie and privacy policies. Tee Zen Designs does not control or have access to these cookies. You can review Stripe's practices at stripe.com/privacy.

5.2 No Other Third-Party Cookies

Other services used by Tee Zen Designs (Twilio for SMS, AWS SES for email, AWS for infrastructure) operate server-side and do not set cookies on your device through the Site.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that disabling the strictly necessary session cookie will prevent your cart from persisting and will log you out of your account.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

Because Tee Zen Designs does not use analytics, advertising, or preference cookies, there is no cookie preference banner or granular consent interface on the Site. The only cookie set is the session cookie required for the Site to function.

Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because Tee Zen Designs does not track users across websites, does not use analytics cookies, and does not engage in behavioral advertising, the Site's behavior is the same regardless of whether a DNT signal is received. Our practices already align with the intent of DNT.

8.1 European Economic Area and United Kingdom

If you are located in the EEA or UK, the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR apply to cookie usage. Tee Zen Designs uses only strictly necessary cookies, which are generally exempt from opt-in consent requirements under the ePrivacy Directive. No personal data beyond a session identifier is stored in cookies. For information about how we handle personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.

8.2 California

If you are a California resident, the CCPA and CPRA apply. Tee Zen Designs does not sell personal information, does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and does not use cookies for profiling or targeted advertising. For more information about your California privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Material changes will be posted on the Site with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us:

Tee Zen Designs, LLC
PO Box 784 — Moultonborough, NH 03254
support@tee-zen.com