Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and understanding how you use our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use and why.
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and security
- Session management and keeping you logged in
- Load balancing and performance optimization
- Remembering your privacy preferences
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close browser) or up to 30 days
2. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting anonymous information:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Features used and user journey paths
- Error messages and technical issues
- Device type, browser, and screen resolution
- Traffic sources and referrers
Duration: Up to 2 years
Third-party services: We may use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar analytics platforms
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences:
- Your language and region preferences
- Display settings (theme, font size)
- Previously entered information in forms
- Collapsed/expanded sections in the interface
Duration: Up to 1 year
4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:
- Track which ads you've seen
- Measure ad campaign performance
- Deliver personalized advertisements
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
Duration: Up to 2 years
Third-party services: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing (payment form functionality)
- Google Services: For authentication, analytics, and maps functionality
- Social Media Platforms: When you share content or interact with social media buttons
- AI Service Providers: For AI-powered features and content generation
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- 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
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific types of cookies:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising Cookies: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
Important Note
Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our platform. You may not be able to log in, save preferences, or access certain features. Analytics and marketing cookies can be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Cookies are stored on your device for varying periods:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Renewal: Some cookies are renewed each time you visit to extend their lifespan
You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
- Local Storage: For storing data locally in your browser (e.g., user preferences)
- Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close the browser tab
- Web Beacons/Pixels: Small images that help us track page views and email opens
- Device Fingerprinting: Technical information about your device for security purposes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@icareercompass.ai
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry