Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Effective Date: 1 September 2026
Last Updated: 9 September 2026
Version: 2.0
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ZYNTHIO LTD (company number SC873700) uses cookies, browser storage and similar technologies on our websites at zynthio.co.uk and zynthio.com and within the Zynthio platform. It forms part of our Privacy Policy.
Strictly necessary technologies are used without consent because the Service cannot work without them. Everything else — currently analytics only — is used only if you consent via the cookie banner shown on your first visit. Continuing to browse is not treated as consent. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time (see section 10).
In short: the Zynthio web application itself does not set any first-party cookies. It keeps you signed in using browser local storage, which is strictly necessary for the Service to function. The only cookies set on our websites are analytics cookies from Google Analytics, and only after you accept them. The Zynthio mobile apps set no cookies and run no analytics at all.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide a better user experience.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set by Zynthio directly
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, payment providers)
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To enable core features like login, authentication, and security
- Performance: To understand how you use our platform and identify areas for improvement
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
- Analytics: To analyze traffic, usage patterns, and user behavior
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
4. Types of Cookies We Use
These are essential for the Service to work. Without them you cannot sign in or use the Platform. They are exempt from the consent requirement under regulation 6(4) of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. Zynthio implements these as browser local storage entries, not cookies — the data stays on your device and is read by the application, rather than being sent automatically with every request.
We use Google Analytics 4 on our public website to understand aggregate traffic and improve the site. These cookies are set only if you select "Accept all" on the cookie banner. If you decline, Google Analytics runs in a restricted "consent denied" mode in which no analytics cookies are written and no identifiers are stored on your device. IP anonymisation is enabled.
These remember your preferences. They are stored locally on your device.
We do not use marketing, advertising or cross-site tracking cookies, and we do not share data with advertising networks. If this changes we will update this policy and ask for your consent first.
The Zynthio iOS and Android apps do not set cookies and do not load Google Analytics or any other tracking technology. No cookie banner is shown in the apps because there is nothing to consent to. The apps use device storage for the sign-in token and preferences described in 4.1 and 4.3, and, if you enable notifications, a push token as described in section 8.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies or receive a request from your browser. We do not control those cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies:
5.1 Google Analytics 4
- Purpose: aggregate website traffic analysis on our public website
- Consent: required. Cookies are only written if you accept
- Privacy policy:policies.google.com/privacy
- Opt-out:Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
5.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)
- Purpose: processing subscription and card payments, and fraud prevention
- Cookies: Stripe may set cookies on its hosted checkout pages for fraud detection. These are strictly necessary to complete a payment securely
- Privacy policy:stripe.com/privacy
Where a venue uses ZynthioEpos with Dojo or SumUp, those payments are taken on a physical terminal and do not involve cookies in your browser.
5.3 Content Delivery Networks
Our website loads icon fonts and stylesheets from a public content delivery network (cdnjs, operated by Cloudflare). This does not set cookies, but the request means the CDN operator receives your IP address and browser details. See cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
As explained above, Zynthio relies mainly on browser local storage and session storage rather than cookies. We use them to:
- Keep you signed in and apply your permissions
- Cache data so pages load faster
- Hold temporary form data so you do not lose work
- Remember interface state and preferences
- Keep checklists and temperature records available on a phone or tablet when it has no connection, and hold completed records until they sync
Local storage is not transmitted to our servers automatically with each request. It remains on your device until you sign out or clear your browser data. The same consent rules apply to it as to cookies: we only use it without consent where it is strictly necessary to deliver the Service you asked for.
7. Email Tracking
Our emails are sent through Twilio SendGrid. Marketing emails may contain a small tracking image or tagged link that tells us whether the message was opened and whether a link was clicked, so we can measure whether our communications are useful. You can prevent this by disabling remote image loading in your email client, or by unsubscribing.
Operational messages — password resets, task reminders, alerts, invoices and security notices — may carry delivery tracking so we can confirm they arrived, but are not used for marketing measurement.
8. Push Notifications
Browser Notifications (Optional):
If you enable browser notifications, we may send you push notifications for:
- Task reminders and due dates
- Temperature alerts and out-of-range readings
- Defect updates and resolutions
- System announcements and updates
To deliver push notifications to a mobile device we store a device push token issued by Apple Push Notification service (iOS) or Firebase Cloud Messaging (Android). The token identifies the device, not you personally, and is deleted when you disable notifications or remove the app.
You can disable notifications at any time through your browser settings or device preferences.
9. How to Manage Cookies
9.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Important: Blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or using key features of Zynthio.
9.2 Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics:Browser add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable in your browser settings (not all websites honor this)
9.3 Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can:
- iOS: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Android: Chrome > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
10. Cookie Consent and How to Change It
When you first visit our website you will see a cookie banner. You can:
- Accept all — allows analytics cookies in addition to strictly necessary storage
- Necessary only — no analytics cookies are written; Google Analytics runs in consent-denied mode
Refusing non-essential cookies is as easy as accepting them, and we do not restrict access to the site if you decline.
To change or withdraw your choice, clear the site data for zynthio.co.uk in your browser settings (this removes the stored cookieConsent entry) and the banner will appear again on your next visit. You can also email us at hello@zynthio.co.uk and we will action your request. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew it.
The cookie banner is not shown in the Zynthio mobile apps because they set no cookies and run no analytics.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification (for material changes)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access information about the cookies we use
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Request deletion of cookie data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
13. Children's Privacy
Zynthio is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies or other means.
14. International Transfers
Google Analytics data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Google relies on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and its UK Extension, together with Standard Contractual Clauses and the UK Addendum, as its transfer safeguards. See section 8 of our Privacy Policy for how we handle international transfers generally.
15. Contact Us
ZYNTHIO LTD
Company number: SC873700 (registered in Scotland)
Email:hello@zynthio.co.uk
Phone:07885 724650
Registered office: 110 Izatt Avenue, Dunfermline, KY11 3BJ, United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us using the information above.
16. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:
- ICO Guide to Cookies
- All About Cookies
- Your Online Choices (EU)
Last updated: 9 September 2026
Version 2.0