AI Career Finder – Cookie Policy

(2025 Compliant Version)

Last updated: 2025-11-25

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Career Finder ("we", "our", "us").

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on aicareerfinder.com, our AI-powered career analysis and guidance platform.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies

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

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by domains other than the website you are visiting

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

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

  • Purpose: Authentication, security, and site functionality
  • Duration: Session or up to 1 year
  • Type: First-party cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

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

  • Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Type: Third-party cookies (Google Analytics)

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

  • Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings
  • Duration: Up to 1 year
  • Type: First-party cookies

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"), to analyze how users interact with our website.

4.1 What Google Analytics Does

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze information about:

  • How you found our website (referring sites, search engines, etc.)
  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • Your device and browser information
  • Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)
  • User interactions (clicks, scrolls, form submissions)

4.2 Google Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics uses the following cookies:

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Stores session state2 years
_gidDistinguishes unique users24 hours

4.3 Data Processing by Google

The information generated by Google Analytics cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.

4.4 IP Anonymization

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics. This means your IP address will be truncated by Google within member states of the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area before transmission to the United States.

4.5 Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting and processing your data by:

For more information about Google Analytics and how it collects and processes data, please visit: Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Terms of Service.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to Google Analytics, we may use other third-party services that set cookies:

5.1 Cloudflare

  • Purpose: CDN, security, DDoS protection, and performance optimization
  • Cookies: __cf_bm, __cfruid, and other Cloudflare cookies
  • Duration: Session to 1 year
  • More information: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

5.2 Google Authentication

  • Purpose: User authentication via OAuth
  • Cookies: Various Google authentication cookies
  • Duration: Session to persistent
  • More information: Google Privacy Policy

6. Cookie Management

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Changing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
  • Using your browser settings to manage cookies (see section 7)
  • Contacting us to update your preferences

7. How to Disable Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.

Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through your browser settings and cookie preferences as described above.

9. 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.

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

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

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