Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 24, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like authentication, security, and navigation.

  • authToken: JWT authentication token for secure login sessions
  • user: Stores basic user information (name, email, subscription status)
  • cookieConsent: Records your cookie preference choice
  • Session management and CSRF protection tokens

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

  • theme: Stores your theme preference (light or dark mode)
  • language: Remembers your language selection for multilingual resume generation
  • lastTemplate: Saves your last used resume template
  • Form auto-fill preferences and resume draft data

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat): Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior
  • Custom Analytics: Feature usage tracking (resume creation, ATS scanner, AI tools)
  • Performance monitoring and error tracking
  • Conversion tracking for subscription upgrades

4. Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. These are only set with your explicit consent.

  • Ad targeting and retargeting campaigns
  • Campaign effectiveness measurement
  • Social media integration pixels (Facebook, LinkedIn)
  • Referral tracking for affiliate programs

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring (_ga, _gid, _gat cookies)
  • Razorpay: For secure payment processing (payment session cookies)
  • Meta (WhatsApp Cloud API): For WhatsApp messaging services (no cookies set directly)
  • Vercel: For hosting and content delivery (_vercel cookies for routing)
  • HuggingFace: For AI-powered features (API tokens, no browser cookies)
  • MongoDB Atlas: For database operations (server-side only, no browser cookies)

Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies and can manage them in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after browsing
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website through the cookie banner or settings page.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Some features may not work properly
  • Your preferences won't be saved
  • The website may not function optimally

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes.

More Information

For more details on how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie policy, contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@skillfolio.com
  • Address: SkillFolio Technologies, India