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Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 22, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

CareerAlign uses cookies to enhance your experience on our platform. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly
  • Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Functionality Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization
  • Authentication Cookies: These keep you logged in during your session

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

  • Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
  • CSRF Tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
  • Load Balancing: Ensure optimal performance across our servers

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve our services.

  • Usage Analytics: Track page views and user interactions
  • Error Tracking: Help us identify and fix technical issues
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor website speed and performance

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.

  • Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
  • Theme Preferences: Remember your display preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that set cookies on our website:

  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
  • Analytics Services: To understand website usage patterns
  • Support Services: For customer support and chat functionality

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Cookie Duration

We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Cookie Retention Periods

  • Authentication cookies: Session duration
  • Preference cookies: 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: 2 years
  • Security cookies: Session duration

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • You may not be able to stay logged in
  • Some features may not work properly
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • The website may not function as intended

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: