CareerVault

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies.

2. How We Use Cookies

CareerVault uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Platform to function properly (e.g., authentication, security)
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Platform
• Marketing Cookies: Track your activity for advertising purposes (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the Platform and use its features:

• Authentication and security cookies
• Session management
• Load balancing
• CSRF protection

You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are necessary for the Platform to function.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Platform:

• Google Analytics
• Page view tracking
• Feature usage analytics
• Error tracking and reporting

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make:

• Language preferences
• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Layout customization
• Font size and accessibility settings

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Retargeting pixels
• Social media advertising (Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Google Ads remarketing

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties who may also set cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
• Stripe: Payment processing
• Intercom: Customer support chat
• LinkedIn: Social media integration and advertising
• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the Platform, or through your account settings.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent some parts of the Platform from functioning properly.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt-out of certain third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• NAI: Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out
• DAA: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals but honor your cookie preferences set through our Platform.

7. Cookie Lifespan

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: