Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Zen! Your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to protect your data when you use Zen.
1. Information We Do Not Collect
Zen is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store, or share any of your personal data. Here's what that means:
1.1. No Telemetry
We do not collect any telemetry data or crash reports.
Zen has stripped out telemetry built into Mozilla Firefox. We have removed all telemetry data collection and crash reports.
1.2. No Personal Data Collection
Zen does not collect any personal information such as your IP address, browsing history, search queries, or form data.
1.3. No Third-Party Tracking
We do not allow third-party trackers or analytics tools to operate within Zen. Your browsing activity remains entirely private and is not shared with any third party. Mozilla is not considered a third party as it is the base of Zen.
1.4. External connections made at startup
Zen may make external connections at startup to check for updates and ensure the browser is up to date on plugins, addons, check for connectivity and Geolocation/push notifications services in order to comply with web standards. We, at Zen, do not collect any data from these connections, but they may be logged by third-party services or websites you visit. These connections are necessary for the proper functioning of the browser and are not used for tracking or profiling purposes. They can be disabled through the browser flags (about:config).
2. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
2.1. Browsing Data
Zen stores certain data locally on your device to enhance your browsing experience. This includes:
- Cookies: Cookies are stored locally on your device and are not shared with Zen or any third party. You have full control over the management of cookies through the browser's settings.
- Cache and Temporary Files: Zen may store cache files and other temporary data locally to improve performance. These files can be cleared at any time through the browser's settings.
2.2. Settings and Preferences
Any customizations, settings, and preferences you make within Zen are stored locally on your device. We do not have access to or control over this data.
3. Sync Feature
Zen offers a "Sync" feature, which is implemented using Mozilla Firefox's Sync feature. This feature allows you to synchronize your bookmarks, history, passwords, and other data across multiple devices. For this feature to work, your data is encrypted and stored on Mozilla's servers and is treated in accordance with their Privacy Policy. We, at Zen, cannot view any of this data.
4. Add-ons and "Mods"
You can install Add-ons from addons.mozilla.org. Zen periodically checks for updates to these Add-ons. You can also install "Mods" from zen-browser.app/mods. These Mods are hosted by our services and follow the same privacy policy our website. We do not collect any data from these Mods, they are purely static content that is downloaded to your device.
5. Data Security
Although Zen does not collect your data, we are committed to protecting the information that is stored locally on your device and, if you use the Sync feature, the encrypted data stored on Mozilla's servers. We recommend that you use secure passwords, enable device encryption, and regularly update your software to ensure your data remains safe.
- Note that most of the security measures are taken care by Mozilla Firefox.
6. Your Control
6.1. Data Deletion
You have full control over all data stored locally on your device by Zen. You can clear your browsing data, cookies, and cache at any time using the browser's settings.
7. Our Website and Services
Zen's website and services do not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or CDN services. We do not collect any personal information from users visiting our website. The website is hosted on Cloudflare but with analytics and tracking disabled, Cloudflare may collect some analytics data from HTTP requests in order to provide security and performance improvements. However, this data is not linked to any personal information and is not used for tracking purposes.
7.1. External links
Zen may contain links to external websites or services that are not owned or operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We recommend that you review the privacy policies of these sites before providing them with any personal information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this policy. Continued use of Zen after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
9. Other telemetry done by Mozilla Firefox
We try to disable all telemetry data collection in Zen. But, we may have missed some. Check the below links for more information.
- Please check Firefox Privacy Notice for more information.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or Zen, please contact us at:
- Discord: Zen's Discord
- GitHub: Organization