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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience

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Last Updated: January 1, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to CompiledTalent's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It helps you understand what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners. Cookies help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work properly without them.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
PHPSESSID Maintains user session state across page requests. Essential for login functionality. Session
csrf_token Security cookie that helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences so we remember your choices. 1 year
remember_me Keeps you logged in when you select "Remember Me" on login. 30 days

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and track sessions. 2 years
_gid Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and track user behavior. 24 hours
_gat Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate and limit data collection. 1 minute
_hjSession Hotjar cookie that holds current session data and user behavior tracking. 30 minutes

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores your site preferences like language, timezone, and display settings. 1 year
recent_searches Remembers your recent job searches for convenience. 30 days
viewed_candidates Tracks recently viewed candidate profiles for easy reference. 7 days
dashboard_layout Saves your preferred dashboard layout and widget positions. 1 year

3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve ad relevance. 3 months
_pin_unauth Used by Pinterest for tracking and ad personalization. 1 year
fr Facebook cookie used for ad delivery and retargeting. 3 months
ads_prefs Stores your advertising preferences and opt-out choices. 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies are set by trusted third parties and are governed by their respective privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior tracking
  • Facebook/Meta: For advertising, tracking, and social media integration
  • LinkedIn: For advertising and professional network integration
  • Twitter: For social media integration and ad tracking
  • Hotjar: For user behavior analytics and feedback
  • Intercom: For customer support and messaging

5. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
  • Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site Settings → Cookies

Please note that if you choose to refuse cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website.

5.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can use this banner to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button below.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of targeted advertising through the following third-party tools:

  • Google Ads Settings - Manage Google ad personalization
  • Facebook Ad Preferences - Control Facebook ad targeting
  • Network Advertising Initiative - Opt out of multiple ad networks
  • Your Online Choices - European interactive digital advertising alliance

6. How to Delete Cookies

You can delete cookies that have already been stored on your device through your browser settings. Here's how:

  • Chrome: Clear browsing data → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Clear recent history → Cookies
  • Safari: Clear History and Website Data
  • Edge: Clear browsing data → Cookies and saved website data

Deleting cookies may log you out of websites and remove saved preferences.

7. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be included on our site and in emails to track user engagement.
  • Local Storage: HTML5 local storage allows data to be stored locally on your browser for faster access and offline functionality.
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when the browser session ends.
  • Fingerprinting: Collection of device and browser information to create a unique identifier.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) features that let you tell websites you do not want to be tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no universal standard for interpreting them. However, you can use the cookie controls described above to manage tracking.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: connect@compiledtalent.com
Address: CompiledTalent, Osmanpura, Near Pratap Nagar, Chh. Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra 431005, India

For GDPR-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection Officer at connect@compiledtalent.com.

11. Cookie Consent Management

We use a cookie consent management platform to help you control your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

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