Understanding Our Cookie Use at Smart Hire Path
At Smart Hire Path, protecting your privacy and earning your trust are top priorities. This Cookie Policy explains the various types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can adjust your settings. We aim to be transparent, so you’re fully informed about how cookies support your personalized experience and improve site functionality. This way, you stay in control of your data while enjoying a smoother, more tailored interaction on our platform.
An Overview of Cookies and Tracking Tools
Cookies are small files placed on your device by websites when you visit them. They are integral to a website's functionality and help maintain your preferences and settings for future visits. These cookies also provide valuable insights into user behavior, allowing website owners to improve site performance.
- Session Cookies: Session cookies are temporary and exist only while you are browsing. Once you close your browser, they are automatically removed. These cookies help track your page visits and tailor the website experience as you navigate through the site.
- Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies stay on your device even after you close your browser. They remain until manually deleted or they expire. These cookies are mainly used to remember user preferences or settings for future visits.
- Web Beacons: Web beacons, also called clear gifs, are small, invisible images that function similarly to cookies. They are placed on web pages to monitor user interaction, such as how content is viewed or clicked, offering insights for enhancing services.
- Flash Cookies: Flash cookies are used for saving data related to video playback. They are stored within Adobe Flash settings, as opposed to standard browser cookies, allowing better user experience across platforms.
- Pixels: Pixels, also known as tags, are tiny snippets of code embedded in websites or emails. They help track actions such as email opens or website visits, which provide useful data for optimizing marketing strategies and content engagement.
How We Use Cookies
We implement cookies to personalize your experience, monitor how the site is used, and keep your data secure. Here's how different types of cookies work:
- Performance Tracking: These cookies collect insights on your interactions, like which pages you visit and what links you engage with. This will help us improve the overall functionality of our website.
- Preference Storage: Functionality cookies store your settings and preferences, so your return visits are smoother and more personalized.
- Security Support: Security cookies identify potential threats and protect your data by ensuring secure access to your account and safeguarding personal information.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Platform
Our website utilizes both first-party and third-party cookies for optimal performance and personalized service.
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are issued directly by our platform and play a key role in remembering your preferences and visited pages during your session. They help tailor your experience based on your interactions.
- Third-Party Cookies: Created by external service providers, third-party cookies are used to monitor your behavior on our site such as which pages you view and what links you click. This data is typically analyzed to deliver more relevant content and improve functionality across your browsing journey.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies are implemented on our site for multiple reasons:
- Core Site Operations: Essential cookies make it possible for users to move around the site, use features, and enter secure sections. These are necessary for key services like job applications.
- Performance Tracking: Analytics cookies give us valuable feedback on how users interact with the website. This data helps improve usability and overall site performance.
- Tailored Experiences: Personalization cookies store your settings and past actions to create a more relevant and user-friendly experience by showing content based on your preferences.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over your cookie settings and can adjust them at any moment. This can be done via your browser preferences, where you may enable or disable cookies as you see fit. Choosing to disable cookies will not entirely block access to our website. However, please be aware that some parts of the site may not work properly, and certain features might be limited or inaccessible if cookies are turned off.
Updates to Our Cookie Policy and Contact Details
This Cookie Policy is subject to change as our technology, policies, or legal responsibilities evolve. We advise you to check back frequently to stay aware of any modifications. Your ongoing use of our website following these changes implies your agreement with the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts about this Cookie Policy, feel free to reach out. You can contact us directly via the following email address:
Email: support@smarthirepath.com.