Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 February 2026
This website (ZSEM Tech) uses cookies and similar technologies. This policy explains what cookies we set, why, and how you can control them — in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC).
1. Data controller
ZSEM Tech — a student technology project of Zespół Szkół Elektryczno-Mechanicznych in Nowy Sącz.
Contact: zsemtech@zsem.edu.pl
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites remember settings and understand how visitors interact with pages. We also use localStorage (browser-side storage) for the same purposes.
3. Legal basis
- Necessary cookies — set without consent under the "strictly necessary" exemption (Art. 5(3) ePrivacy Directive). They are essential for the site to function.
- Preference & Analytics cookies — set only after you give explicit, informed consent via the cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent).
4. Cookie categories & detailed table
🔒 Necessary Always active
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieConsent_v1 | Stores your consent choices (which categories you accepted/declined) and a timestamp | 64 days | HTTP cookie |
siteLang | Remembers your chosen display language (English / Polish) | 64 days | HTTP cookie |
⚙️ Preferences Requires consent
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers your light / dark mode choice | 64 days | HTTP cookie |
gallerySlide | Remembers the last viewed photo in the homepage gallery | 64 days | HTTP cookie |
snakeUltimateHighScore | Stores your high score in the Snake game | 64 days | HTTP cookie |
darkMode | Syncs the theme preference locally | Persistent | localStorage |
📊 Analytics Requires consent
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
analyticsEnabled | Flag indicating analytics are active | 64 days | HTTP cookie |
trackingID | Random, non-identifying visitor ID for page-view counting | 64 days | HTTP cookie |
site_analytics_v1 | Aggregated page-view data (path, timestamp, referrer). No personal data. | Persistent | localStorage |
5. How we use the data
We collect no personal data. Analytics data is fully anonymous — we count page views and referrers to understand which pages are popular. We do not share any data with third parties, nor do we use any third-party tracking scripts.
6. Your rights under GDPR
- Right to withdraw consent — you can change your choices at any time using the button below.
- Right to erasure — declining cookies or clearing browser data removes all non-essential cookies and stored analytics.
- Right of access — you can export all stored analytics data using
siteAnalytics.export()in the browser console. - Right to lodge a complaint — you may contact the Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO) at uodo.gov.pl.
7. Managing your preferences
Click the button below to open the consent dialog and change which cookie categories are active. Your choices take effect immediately.
You can also click the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of any page to reopen the consent banner at any time — withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.
You can also delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
8. Cookie attributes
All HTTP cookies set by this site include the following security attributes:
SameSite=Lax— protects against cross-site request forgerySecure— cookies are only sent over HTTPSPath=/— available on all pages
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when we add new features. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest change. If we introduce new cookie categories, we will re-prompt for consent.
Additionally, your consent choices are automatically re-confirmed every 180 days. After that period the banner will appear again so you can review your preferences.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about cookies or data protection on this site, contact us at: