FAQ

I stuck a tag on my phone and now the website keeps popping up, why?
It’s ok, this this can happen…our tags contain a powerful NFC chip. If you have an NFC compatible device then it’ll read the sticker whenever it’s close b...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:24 PM
I need help. What's the best way to contact Zapsta?
Our help and support is 100 per cent online. Just follow the navigation on the site. We recommend you: Read the FAQ’s first. If that doesn’t give y...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:25 PM
I'm worried about publishing my home/phone/personal details to anyone. How can I manage this? (e.g. use gmail & IM, etc)
You do not have to share any personal details you do not want made public. However, SOS is a service that relies on making vital information available. If...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:26 PM
How long do Zapsta tags last?
The physical product will last indefinitely. The products are built to survive the toughest of use and the chips (unless broken) will always respond bec...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:27 PM
I tapped on a tag but didn't get a 'zap' back, what went wrong?
Our tags use an “always on” technology and require no power, so unless it’s damaged or there’s strong radio interference, the tags are proven to be very...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:27 PM
I've forgotten some of my login details, what can I do?
It’s OK, we can sort it. As you go to login via the website or app, there’s a little link to help you recover or change a lost password. Just click onto t...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:28 PM
What happens if my tag / sticker gets damaged?
Define damaged? If it’s damaged whilst being shipped to you, that’s not your fault so we will ship a replacement to you once we receive the damaged orig...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:29 PM
What is NFC?
*An NFC, simply put, is a method of wireless data transfer that detects and then enables technology in close proximity to communicate without the need for...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:29 PM
What if there is no 3G / 4G / WiFi where I am?
Zapsta is a web-based service, our tags rely on some connectivity to do what they do. We did design things to work with mobile and to use tiny amounts o...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:30 PM
I lost my helmet / clothing that had my tags on. Do I have to buy new tags and start again?
We’re sorry to hear that, it can happen to us all. Usually, if we get this question, it’s because of an accident or theft. While we are not liable for p...
Fri, 2 Sep, 2016 at 9:31 PM