Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Legal Disclaimer: This is a template cookie policy. While we strive for accuracy and GDPR compliance, you should consult with legal counsel to ensure it meets your specific needs and jurisdictional requirements.

Privacy-Friendly Approach

Zenith Reborn takes a privacy-first approach. We use minimal cookies and tracking technologies—only what's necessary for core functionality. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party trackers, or invasive analytics.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).

2. How We Use Cookies

Zenith Reborn uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Website Functionality: To enable core features like authentication
  • Anonymous Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website (no personal data)
  • User Preferences: To remember your settings and improve your experience

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies and tracking technologies used on our website:

Vercel Analytics

Strictly Necessary

Provider: Vercel Inc.

Purpose: Privacy-friendly analytics to measure page views and performance

Type: No cookies (uses anonymous beacons)

Duration: N/A (no persistent storage)

Personal Data: None - fully anonymous and aggregated

GDPR Compliant: Yes - no consent required (legitimate interest)

More Info: Vercel Analytics Privacy Policy

Vercel Speed Insights

Performance

Provider: Vercel Inc.

Purpose: Real User Monitoring (RUM) for Core Web Vitals and performance metrics

Type: No cookies (uses anonymous beacons)

Duration: N/A (no persistent storage)

Personal Data: None - performance data only

GDPR Compliant: Yes - no consent required (legitimate interest)

More Info: Speed Insights Privacy Policy

Giscus (GitHub Authentication)

Functional

Provider: GitHub Inc.

Purpose: Authentication for blog comment system

Type: Session and persistent cookies

Cookie Names: _gh_sess, logged_in, dotcom_user

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) and persistent cookies (up to 1 year)

Personal Data: GitHub username, profile information (only if you sign in)

GDPR Compliant: Yes - requires user action to authenticate

Note: These cookies are only set if you choose to sign in with GitHub to leave a comment. They are managed entirely by GitHub and governed by their privacy policy.

More Info: GitHub Privacy Statement

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use a limited number of third-party services that may set cookies:

GitHub (via Giscus)

When you authenticate with GitHub to comment on our blog, GitHub may set cookies to maintain your session. These cookies are governed by GitHub's privacy policy and cookie policy.

We do not have control over these cookies, but they are only set if you actively choose to sign in with GitHub.

All third-party services we use are carefully selected for their GDPR compliance and privacy-friendly practices.

5. What We Don't Use

To respect your privacy, we explicitly DO NOT use:

  • ✗Advertising Cookies: No cookies for targeted ads or retargeting
  • ✗Social Media Tracking Pixels: No Facebook Pixel, Twitter tracking, etc.
  • ✗Cross-Site Tracking: No cookies that track you across different websites
  • ✗Google Analytics: We use privacy-friendly Vercel Analytics instead
  • ✗Third-Party Ad Networks: No external advertising services
  • ✗Fingerprinting Technologies: No device fingerprinting or browser fingerprinting

6. Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies and can manage them through your browser settings.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

How to Disable Cookies by Browser

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Block third-party cookies
Chrome Cookie Settings Guide

Mozilla Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
Firefox Cookie Settings Guide

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
Safari Cookie Settings Guide

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Edge Cookie Settings Guide

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For example, you won't be able to sign in with GitHub to leave comments if you block all cookies.

7. GDPR Compliance

Our use of cookies complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive:

Legal Basis

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: No consent required (legitimate interest)
  • Functional Cookies: Implicit consent through user action (e.g., signing in with GitHub)
  • Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest (anonymous, no personal data)

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies are used and why
  • Refuse or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • Access and delete cookie data

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Zenith Reborn
Nederland
Email: hello@zenithreborn.com
Website: zenithreborn.com

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