Cookie Policy
Last Updated: May 10, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Zemdral ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website zemdral.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used when you make subsequent visits to the website. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data helps us improve how our Website works and enhance user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand visitor behavior, measure the effectiveness of our content, and identify areas for improvement. We may use third-party analytics services that set their own cookies.
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an advertisement. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by Zemdral. We use first-party cookies to:
- Remember your login information and preferences
- Understand how you navigate through our Website
- Improve Website performance and user experience
- Provide personalized content and features
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to set cookies on our Website for analytics, advertising, and other purposes. These third parties include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Social media platforms
- Advertising networks
- Content delivery networks
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites over time. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.
4. Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying durations:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you manually delete them
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you before a cookie is set
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and limit certain features of our Website. Some features may not function properly without cookies enabled.
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in common browsers, please refer to the following resources:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You may opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the following websites:
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating you do not wish to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide cookie management options as described above.
7. Cookies We Use - Detailed List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains user session and login state | Session |
| user_preferences | Functionality | Stores user settings and preferences | 1 year |
| analytics_tracking | Analytics | Tracks website usage and performance | 2 years |
| consent_status | Essential | Records cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| marketing_id | Marketing | Delivers personalized advertising | 90 days |
8. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies including:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) that may be included on our Website and emails to track user behavior and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Local Storage: Technologies that allow websites to store data locally on your device, such as HTML5 local storage and IndexedDB.
- JavaScript: Scripts that run in your browser to enable interactive features and collect usage information.
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same management and opt-out options described in this policy.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or other technologies. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
10. International Data Transfers
Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies. Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Zemdral
Potato Market
Carlow, R93 F3X8
Ireland
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +35345856553
13. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding the information collected through cookies, including:
- The right to access information held about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to delete information in certain circumstances
- The right to object to processing of your information
- The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
- The right to data portability
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided above. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
14. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings available on our Website.
Please note that essential cookies necessary for the Website to function cannot be disabled through the consent banner, but you can still block them through your browser settings as described in Section 5 above.
15. Additional Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy available on our Website. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.