Telemetry & Analytics
Understanding what data is collected and how privacy is protected
Overview
Z8 collects minimal, anonymous telemetry data to help improve the product. This page explains what data is collected, how it's used, and your privacy rights.
All telemetry data is anonymized and aggregated. No personally identifiable information (PII) is ever collected or transmitted.
What We Collect
Anonymous Usage Metrics
The following aggregated metrics help us understand how Z8 is used:
| Metric | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Feature usage counts | Identify popular features and prioritize development |
| Error rates | Detect and fix bugs proactively |
| Performance metrics | Monitor and optimize application speed |
| Browser/OS distribution | Ensure compatibility with common platforms |
What We Do NOT Collect
- Employee names or personal information
- Time entry content or notes
- Project names or descriptions
- IP addresses or location data
- Any content you enter into the system
Deployment ID
Each Z8 installation has a unique Deployment ID:
- Generated randomly during installation
- Used to differentiate between deployments in aggregated data
- Contains no information about your organization
- Cannot be traced back to your company or users
The Deployment ID is a random UUID (e.g., a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890) with no embedded information.
Privacy & GDPR Compliance
Data Protection Principles
Z8 telemetry follows strict privacy principles:
- Data Minimization: Only essential metrics are collected
- Anonymization: All data is anonymized before transmission
- Aggregation: Data is aggregated across deployments
- No PII: No personally identifiable information is ever collected
- Transparency: This documentation explains exactly what is collected
GDPR Compliance
Telemetry data collection is compliant with GDPR requirements:
- Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in product improvement
- Data Subject Rights: Not applicable as no personal data is collected
- Data Retention: Aggregated metrics retained for product analytics
- Data Location: Processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws
Since telemetry contains no personal data, GDPR data subject rights (access, deletion, portability) do not apply to this anonymized data.
Opting Out
If your organization prefers not to send telemetry data, you can disable it:
- Go to Settings → System → Telemetry
- Toggle "Send anonymous usage data" to off
- Click Save
Disabling telemetry means we cannot proactively detect issues affecting your deployment. Consider leaving it enabled to help us improve the product.
Data Security
All telemetry data is:
- Transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections
- Stored in secure, access-controlled systems
- Never sold or shared with third parties
- Used exclusively for product improvement
Questions?
If you have questions about telemetry or data privacy, contact your Z8 representative or refer to the full privacy policy.