Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2026-07-01
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember preferences, and understand usage.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Purpose | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ember_session | Essential | Maintains authenticated session | Session | First-party |
| ember_consent | Essential | Remembers cookie consent choice | 1 year | First-party |
| umbami_session* | Analytics | Tracks page views (self-hosted Umami) | 30 min / 1 year | First (our VPS) |
| cf_clearance | Security | Cloudflare challenge completion | Session | Cloudflare |
* Umami runs self-hosted on our VPS. No data leaves our infrastructure. No third-party tracking (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, etc.).
3. Cookie Categories
- Essential — Required for the site to work (session, consent, security). Cannot be disabled.
- Analytics — Helps us understand site usage (Umami). Optional — you can opt out.
3. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
All major browsers allow you to block or delete cookies: Chrome (Settings → Privacy → Cookies), Firefox (Settings → Privacy → Cookies), Safari (Preferences → Privacy), Edge (Settings → Cookies and site permissions).
Opt Out of Analytics (Umami)
Click the "Reject Analytics" button in the cookie banner, or visit your-domain.com/cookie-preferences. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use third-party tracking cookies (no Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Hotjar, etc.). External services (Flutterwave, Google Business Profile, Meta, WhatsApp) may set their own cookies when you interact with their platforms directly — governed by their respective cookie policies.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy. Changes posted here with updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes notified via email 14 days prior.
6. Contact
EMBER Privacy Email: privacy@ember-revival.com