This Cookie Policy explains how TalentGyde uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Session cookies to maintain your session state
- Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Form data to save your progress
- Accessibility settings
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our platform:
- Page views and user journeys
- Popular features and content
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
- A/B testing for improvements
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Tracking across websites for targeted ads
- Measuring ad campaign effectiveness
- Social media integration
- Retargeting for relevant content
3. Detailed Cookie Information
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and login state | Session | |
| csrf_token | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session | |
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year | |
| language | Remembers selected language | 1 year | |
| _ga | Google Analytics user identification | 2 years | |
| _gat | Google Analytics throttling | 1 minute | |
| marketing_consent | Tracks marketing cookie consent | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and insights
- LinkedIn: For professional networking integration
- Facebook: For social media features
- Intercom: For customer support chat
- Hotjar: For user experience analysis
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.2 Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website through our Cookie Preference Center, accessible at any time from our footer.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
- Functional cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences
- Analytics cookies: We cannot improve the platform based on usage data
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
7. Other Tracking Technologies
7.1 Web Beacons
Small graphics used to track user behavior and email open rates.
7.2 Local Storage
Browser storage for temporary data to improve performance.
7.3 Fingerprinting
Collecting device information for security and fraud prevention.
8. Mobile App Tracking
Our mobile applications may use similar technologies including:
- Device identifiers for analytics
- Push notification tokens
- App usage analytics
- Crash reporting data
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@talentgyde.com