In an effort to enhance user privacy and eliminate the annoyance of cookie banners, GitHub has removed all non-essential cookies from its website, ensuring that no information is sent to third-party analytics services and that no ads or cross-site tracking occurs. This decision aligns with GitHub's long-standing commitment to prioritize developer privacy, often exceeding legal requirements by extending EU privacy protections to all users globally. By choosing not to use cookies that aren't necessary for the website's functionality, GitHub aims to protect its users' privacy without compromising their ability to collaborate effectively on the platform.