Last updated: 1 June 2026
ZenithEye (zenitheye.net) is a free-to-read independent archive of in-depth guides covering Gnosticism, the Nag Hammadi texts, consciousness studies, and related esoteric traditions. This site does not sell products or services, collect payments, or require account registration. This policy explains what limited data is collected when you visit, and why.
1. Data Controller
ZenithEye is operated as an independent publisher based in Ireland.
Contact: [email protected]
2. What Data We Collect
ZenithEye does not collect names, email addresses, payment information, or any personally identifying information from readers. No account registration is required or offered.
The following limited technical data is collected automatically when you visit:
- IP addresses and server logs — retained briefly by the hosting infrastructure for security and abuse prevention, then discarded.
- Cookies — see Section 4 below.
- Analytics data — aggregated, anonymised usage statistics (pages visited, approximate location by country, device type) collected via Google Analytics, subject to your consent.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, data processing on ZenithEye relies on the following bases:
- Legitimate interests — server logs and security monitoring to protect the site from spam and malicious traffic.
- Consent — analytics and non-essential cookies, only if you accept them via the cookie notice.
4. Cookies
ZenithEye uses the following categories of cookie:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled. No consent is required.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Security token cookies | Protect forms and site actions against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) | Session |
| Cookie consent preference | Remembers whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies | 12 months |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies are only placed with your consent. They help us understand how readers navigate the archive so that content and structure can be improved. No personally identifying information is collected.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Google Analytics data is anonymised and aggregated. IP anonymisation is enabled. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
What We Do Not Use
ZenithEye does not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, social media cookies, or any cookies that build profiles for marketing purposes.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
[Reset My Cookie Preferences]
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser:
5. Third-Party Services
ZenithEye uses third-party services for analytics and site infrastructure. These services may process limited technical data (such as IP addresses) under their own privacy policies. Where data is transferred outside the EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied.
ZenithEye does not use advertising networks, sell data to third parties, or use tracking pixels.
6. Contact Forms
If you use a contact form on this site, information submitted will be used solely to respond to your message and will not be shared with third parties or added to any mailing list.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data we hold, as well as the right to data portability, the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, and the right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact: [email protected]
8. Data Retention
Server access logs are retained briefly for security purposes and then purged. Analytics data is held in aggregated, anonymised form. No personal data from contact form submissions is retained beyond what is needed to respond to your enquiry.
9. Complaints
If you believe your data has been handled unlawfully, you may lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).
10. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.