Cookie Policy

Our cookie policy and how we use them

Last updated: December 14, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site. We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve VacancyVibe.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • User authentication and session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Remembering your login status
  • Processing transactions

Note: You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Service to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience:

  • Language and region preferences
  • Theme settings (light/dark mode)
  • Dashboard layout preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Service, which helps us improve functionality:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Features used and actions taken
  • Error reports and performance data
  • Traffic sources and navigation paths

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertising:

  • Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Limiting how often you see certain advertisements
  • Understanding what brought you to VacancyVibe

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

ProviderPurposeType
StripePayment processingEssential
SupabaseAuthenticationEssential
Vercel AnalyticsPerformance monitoringAnalytics

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in your browser's "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" menu. Common options include:

  • Blocking all cookies
  • Blocking third-party cookies
  • Deleting cookies when you close your browser
  • Receiving alerts before cookies are set

4.2 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or reject cookies, some features of the Service may not work properly. You may experience:

  • Inability to log in or stay logged in
  • Loss of saved preferences
  • Reduced functionality

5. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to store information locally on your device:

  • Local Storage: Stores data with no expiration date, used for persisting user preferences
  • Session Storage: Stores data for one session, cleared when the browser tab is closed

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for how to handle them. We will update this policy if a standard is established.

7. 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. Please review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]