Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24 May 2026 · Effective: 24 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains the cookies and similar storage technologies we use on www.zendikt.com, what each does, and how you can manage them. It supplements our Privacy Policy and follows the requirements of the EU ePrivacy Directive, the UK PECR, France’s CNIL cookie guidance, Germany’s TTDSG §25, and the CCPA/CPRA opt-out framework.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your device when you visit. It allows the site (or a third party loaded by the site) to recognise your browser on subsequent visits and to store small amounts of information. Similar technologies covered here include localStorage, sessionStorage, pixel tags, and SDK identifiers used by embedded scripts.

Categories we use

1. Strictly necessary

Required for the site to function. These do not require consent under ePrivacy/PECR.

• __cf_bm (Cloudflare) — bot-management; transient, expires within 30 minutes.
• __cflb (Cloudflare) — load balancing during a session; expires within 24 hours.
• Session token — first-party, set only if you submit a form; expires on browser close.

2. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand aggregate audience behaviour. We do not enable Google Signals or cross-device tracking, and we use IP-address truncation by default.

• _ga (Google) — distinguishes anonymous users; expires after 2 years.
• _ga_<container-id> (Google) — session state for the GA4 property; expires after 2 years.

In jurisdictions that require opt-in for analytics cookies (EU, UK, India under DPDP for non-essential processing), analytics cookies are blocked until you grant consent through the cookie banner. In other jurisdictions they are set on first visit under legitimate-interest balancing.

3. Advertising

Where we display ads through Google AdSense, Google and its partners set cookies and similar identifiers to serve and measure ads. Google’s use of advertising cookies is described in Google’s advertising technologies notice.

• IDE, NID, ANID, DSID, FLC and similar (Google) — ad delivery, measurement, frequency capping.
• Vendors listed on the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF) v2.2 may set additional cookies subject to your CMP choices.

In the EU and UK, advertising cookies require explicit opt-in. Where required, you can withdraw consent at any time via the cookie banner footer link. Under CCPA/CPRA, you may opt out of the “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising. We honour Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request.

Managing your preferences

You can manage cookie preferences in three ways:

• On this site: use the cookie-consent banner that appears on first visit. You can reopen it from the footer at any time.
• In your browser: all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave) let you block, allow, or delete cookies. Blocking strictly-necessary cookies may break parts of the site.
• For advertising specifically: visit YourOnlineChoices.com (EU/UK), optout.aboutads.info (US DAA opt-out), or Google Ads Settings directly.

Do-Not-Track and GPC

We honour the Global Privacy Control (GPC) header as a valid opt-out signal under CCPA/CPRA. We do not act on the legacy Do-Not-Track header because no consistent regulatory framework defines its meaning.

Country-specific notes

• France (CNIL): non-essential cookies are blocked until you accept them via the consent banner. The refuse button is presented with equal prominence to accept.
• Germany (TTDSG §25): all non-strictly-necessary cookies require prior informed consent. Consent is per-purpose and revocable.
• United Kingdom (PECR): opt-in for analytics and advertising. Withdrawal possible at any time.
• India (DPDP Act 2023): consent-based processing for non-essential identifiers; opt-out for marketing communications.
• California (CCPA/CPRA): we honour GPC signals as “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” opt-outs.

Changes to this policy

We will update this Cookie Policy whenever the cookies, vendors, or purposes change materially. The “Last updated” date above reflects the current version.

Contact

Questions: privacy@zendikt.com.