Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Career Path Finder HQ uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide personalized content and services
• Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve our website's performance.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to:

• Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics)
• Provide social media features
• Deliver relevant advertising
• Enable customer support features

5. Cookie Consent

In compliance with GDPR and other privacy regulations:

• Essential cookies are placed automatically as they're necessary for website functionality
• Non-essential cookies require your consent
• You can withdraw consent at any time
• Withdrawing consent may affect website functionality

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Links

For third-party cookies, you can opt out using these resources:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out

7. Cookie Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Essential Cookies: Retained as long as necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 1-2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Retention periods vary by provider

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "last updated" date
• Providing notice through our website or email

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

• Reduced website functionality
• Need to re-enter information repeatedly
• Loss of personalized features
• Inability to use certain services

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through:

• Our website contact form
• Email (provided upon request)
• Phone (provided upon request)

11. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being used
• Consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Access information about cookie usage
• File complaints with supervisory authorities

This Cookie Policy is part of our comprehensive privacy framework and works in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.