Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better user experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our platform.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar purposes in enhancing website functionality and analytics.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and login sessions
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Form submissions and data processing
• Shopping cart functionality (for payment processing)
• Load balancing and website performance

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:

• Number of visitors and page views
• Time spent on different pages
• How users navigate through the site
• Which pages are most popular
• Error messages and technical issues

Third-party services: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions anonymously.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website and remember your preferences:

• Language and region preferences
• Theme settings (dark mode, font size)
• Previously entered form data
• Search filters and sorting preferences
• Notification preferences

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

With your consent, we may use these cookies to:

• Show relevant advertisements on other websites
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Provide personalized content and job recommendations
• Track conversion rates from marketing activities

Third-party services: We may work with advertising partners like Google Ads and Facebook Ads, which use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

4.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They're used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Common durations include:

• Authentication cookies: 30 days
• Preference cookies: 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 2 years
• Marketing cookies: 30-90 days

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser 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

5.3 Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Use our cookie preferences center to disable analytics cookies
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings

5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website:

• You may need to log in more frequently
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some features may not work properly
• We may not be able to provide personalized experiences

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or by email. The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting.

7. Contact Us

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