This Cookie Policy explains how Hirective ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include authentication cookies and security cookies.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how our website is being used and how we can improve it.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled:

Authentication Cookies: Store your login session and authentication status
Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
CSRF Protection: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks
Session Management: Maintain your session state across page visits

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language settings
Theme Preferences: Store your UI theme and display preferences
Form Data: Temporarily store form data to prevent loss during navigation
User Preferences: Remember your resume templates and settings

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our website is being used:

Usage Analytics: Track page views, user journeys, and feature usage
Performance Monitoring: Monitor website performance and identify issues
Error Tracking: Help us identify and fix technical problems
User Experience: Understand how users interact with our features

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions
Supabase: Authentication and database service cookies
Vercel: Hosting and CDN performance cookies
Resend: Email delivery tracking cookies (if applicable)

These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.

5. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

Local Storage: Store larger amounts of data locally on your device
Session Storage: Store data for the duration of your browser session
IndexedDB: Store structured data for offline functionality
Web Storage: Store user preferences and application state

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies on our website have different lifespans:

Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years)
Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days or when you log out
Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
Cookie Consent: We will ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies
Opt-Out Tools: You can use browser extensions to block certain types of cookies
Do Not Track: We respect the "Do Not Track" browser setting

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

8. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
Request information about the cookies we use
Request deletion of cookie data
Object to the processing of your data through cookies
Lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at support@hirective.com.