Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

Hey Recruiter uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your experience on our platform
  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements
  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly.
Cannot be disabled.

Session management Security features User authentication Load balancing
Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation.

Language preferences Region settings User preferences Form data
Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Page views Traffic sources User journey tracking Performance metrics
Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.

Ad targeting Conversion tracking Remarketing Social media pixels

4. Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user session Session
csrf_token Security protection Session
cookie_consent Stores cookie preferences 1 year

Analytics Cookies

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

5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: For professional audience targeting
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Intercom/Chat services: For customer support functionality

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)

Browser-Specific Instructions

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)

Browser-Specific Instructions

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

Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to manage advertising cookies:

  • Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
  • Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the site and cannot be disabled while using our services.

8. Updates to This Policy<br>

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically for updates.

9. Contact Us
Email: privacy@heyrecruiter.com
Website: www.heyrecruiter.com