Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 30, 2026
1. Introduction & Site Identity
This privacy policy applies to Houston Zip Codes (https://www.houstonzipcodes.com), operated by the Houston Zip Codes Data Team. This site provides informational zip code data, demographics, and community resources for the Houston, Texas metropolitan area.
2. Information We Do Not Collect
This site does not require user registration, collect personal information, or process any payments. We do not store usernames, passwords, physical addresses, phone numbers, or financial data. Newsletter email addresses are collected only with explicit consent and are used solely for sending occasional updates.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
This site uses cookies placed by third-party services:
- Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google Analytics 4 uses cookies to collect anonymized usage data (page views, session duration, device type).
- Essential cookies store your cookie consent preference.
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or opt out via Google Ad Settings.
4. Google AdSense Disclosure
Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
5. Google Analytics Disclosure
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data is anonymized and includes information such as pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs. No personally identifiable information is collected. You may opt out at Google Analytics Opt-Out.
6. Third-Party Links
This site links to external zip code resource sites and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. CCPA (California) Disclosure
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sales. Since this site does not collect personal data beyond anonymized analytics cookies, there is no personal data to disclose, delete, or sell.
8. GDPR (EU) Disclosure
For visitors from the European Union: cookies used for advertising are placed by Google. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. The legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (analytics) and consent (advertising).
9. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
This site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
10. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, contact the Houston Zip Codes Data Team through our contact page.
11. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.