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Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on Path2Hire. Understand your choices and control over cookie settings.

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Cookie Policy Last Updated

This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 15, 2024

We may update this policy as our practices or regulations change.

1. What Are Cookies?

Understanding cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help the website remember information about your visit, which can make it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.

Similar technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage, are also used to achieve similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all these technologies as "cookies".

How Cookies Work

1
You visit our website
2
Website sends cookie to your browser
3
Browser stores cookie on your device
4
You return to our website
5
Browser sends cookie back to website
6
Website recognizes you and your preferences

Types of Tracking Technologies

Cookies:
Small text files stored on your device
Web Beacons:
Tiny graphics with unique identifiers
Pixels:
Code that tracks user activity
Local Storage:
Data stored locally in your browser

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Detailed list of cookies on Path2Hire

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
PHPSESSID Maintains user session state Session Essential
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery Session Essential
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year Essential

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics

Analytics cookies help us understand which pages are popular, how visitors navigate our site, and identify areas for improvement. This data is aggregated and anonymized.

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and enhance your experience

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
theme_preference Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) 1 year Functional
language_pref Remembers your language preference 1 year Functional

4. How to Manage Cookies

Control your cookie preferences

Your Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve our website

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences

Marketing Cookies

Show relevant advertisements

Browser Cookie Settings

Google Chrome

Click the three dots → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Menu → Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Apple Safari

Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings and more → Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Important Notes

  • Blocking cookies may affect website functionality and user experience
  • Your preferences are stored in a cookie and will be remembered for future visits
  • Clearing browser cookies will reset your preferences
  • Different devices and browsers store cookies separately

5. Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

Website analytics and usage statistics

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YouTube

Embedded video content and player

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Facebook

Social media integration and plugins

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Third-Party Cookie Control

Opt-Out Options

Many third-party services provide opt-out mechanisms:

Important Notice

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use cookies and what information they collect.

6. Do Not Track Signals

How we respond to DNT signals

Our DNT Policy

"Do Not Track" (DNT) is a privacy preference you can set in your web browser to inform websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for interpreting or responding to DNT signals.

Our Current Approach

We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms. However, you can control tracking through our cookie preferences manager above or through your browser settings.

We continue to monitor developments around DNT technology and will update this policy if our practices change in response to new standards.

7. Policy Updates

How we update our cookie policy

Notification of Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Email Notification

We will notify registered users via email for significant changes

Website Banner

A notice will be displayed on our website for 30 days

Date Updates

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised

Review Policy Regularly

Your continued use of our website after we make changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes, so please check this policy periodically for updates.

Cookie Policy Acceptance

By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the settings above or through your browser settings.

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Last Updated: March 15, 2024 | Version: 2.0

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