1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Careerkit (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our services. By using our Service, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your privacy preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| auth_token | User authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or the region you are in. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| theme | Remembers your theme preference (light/dark) | 1 year |
| recently_viewed | Tracks recently viewed templates | 30 days |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rate | 1 minute |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organizations or advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | 90 days | |
| IDE | Google advertising | 13 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service and deliver advertisements on and through the Service. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring. Uses _ga, _gid, and _gat cookies to track user interactions anonymously.
- PostHog: Product analytics to understand feature usage. Sets ph_[ID] cookies for user identification within our app.
- Stripe: Payment processing. Only sets cookies during the checkout process for fraud prevention.
- Supabase Auth: Authentication services. Sets secure session cookies to keep you logged in.
- Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring. May set cookies to measure site speed and reliability.
- Sentry: Error tracking to improve service reliability. Minimal cookie usage for session tracking.
We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies. All third-party cookies are essential for service functionality or analytics to improve your experience.
5. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To identify you when you sign in to our service
- Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and improve security
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: To understand how you use our service and improve it
- Performance: To monitor site performance and identify issues
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either “session” cookies or “persistent” cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
7. Your Cookie Choices
7.1 Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner, which appears when you first visit our site. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies to see the banner again
- Using your browser’s developer tools to clear the ‘cookie-consent’ item from localStorage
- Contacting us to request a change in your preferences
7.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Send a “Do Not Track” signal
7.3 Industry Opt-Out
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through these industry tools:
- Global: Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Europe: European Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
- US: Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Google: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer receive advertising. It means that the advertising you see will not be customized to you based on your browsing behavior.
8. Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our Service may not function properly:
- You may not be able to log in to your account
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may not work as intended
- You may see cookie consent notices repeatedly
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
CareerkitSwitzerland
Email: support@careerkit.me
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
By continuing to use Careerkit, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described above.