Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 31st, 2025
Your Privacy, Your Choice
We've built an industry-leading cookie system that gives you complete control while maintaining excellent functionality. Most of our tracking happens server-side, so you get a great experience regardless of your cookie choices.
This Cookie Policy explains how Hirective ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. We've designed our cookie system to give you full control over your privacy while ensuring the best possible experience. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2. Our Privacy-First Approach
We've implemented a privacy-first cookie system that puts you in control:
- Granular Control: Choose exactly which types of cookies you want to accept
- Server-Side Tracking: Most conversion tracking happens server-side without requiring cookies
- No Pre-Selected Options: We never pre-select optional cookies - the choice is always yours
- Easy Withdrawal: Change your preferences anytime through our cookie settings page
- Transparent Purposes: Clear explanations of what each cookie type does
- GDPR Compliant: Fully compliant with European privacy regulations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication Cookies: Store your login session and authentication status securely
- Security Cookies: Protect against fraud, CSRF attacks, and ensure secure transactions
- Session Management: Maintain your session state and preferences across page visits
- Payment Processing: Enable secure checkout and subscription management
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience with personalized features:
- Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language settings across visits
- Theme Preferences: Store your UI theme and display preferences
- Form Auto-Save: Temporarily store form data to prevent loss during navigation
- Resume Templates: Remember your favorite templates and customization settings
Analytics Cookies
Help us make our platform better with anonymized insights:
- Usage Analytics: Understand which features are most helpful to users
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix slow-loading pages or features
- Error Tracking: Detect technical issues to improve reliability
- User Experience: Learn how to make the interface more intuitive
Marketing Cookies
Enable marketing cookies to help us measure effectiveness and keep our service free:
- Conversion Tracking: Measure which features lead to successful resume creation
- Advertising Effectiveness: Understand which marketing efforts bring helpful users
- Service Optimization: Improve our platform based on user behavior patterns
- Personalized Experience: Show relevant content and features based on your interests
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions
- Supabase: Authentication and database service cookies
- Vercel: Hosting and CDN performance cookies
- Resend: Email delivery tracking cookies (if applicable)
These third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.
5. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Local Storage: Store larger amounts of data locally on your device
- Session Storage: Store data for the duration of your browser session
- IndexedDB: Store structured data for offline functionality
- Web Storage: Store user preferences and application state
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies on our website have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years)
- Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days or when you log out
- Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
7. Easy Cookie Management
Visit our Cookie Settings Page to manage your preferences with granular controls.
You have multiple ways to control your cookie experience:
- Cookie Settings Page: Granular control over each cookie category with instant updates
- Cookie Banner: Choose your preferences when you first visit our site
- Browser Settings: Use your browser's built-in cookie controls
- Withdraw Consent: Remove all optional cookies anytime with one click
- Automatic Expiry: Your consent automatically expires after 12 months
Note: Disabling optional cookies won't affect core functionality. Our server-side tracking ensures conversion measurement continues without compromising your privacy.
8. Your Rights and Choices
✅ GDPR Compliant - Your Rights Protected
We've implemented industry-leading privacy controls that exceed GDPR requirements.
Under applicable data protection laws, you have comprehensive rights:
- Granular Consent: Choose specific cookie categories rather than all-or-nothing
- Easy Withdrawal: Change or withdraw consent instantly through our settings page
- Transparent Information: Clear explanations of what each cookie does
- Data Deletion: Request complete deletion of cookie-related data
- Complaint Rights: Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities if needed
- Regular Review: Your consent automatically expires and requires renewal
9. Why Our Cookie System Benefits You
Privacy Protected
Your data is protected by design. We only collect what's necessary and give you full control.
Full Transparency
Clear explanations of every cookie type and purpose. No hidden tracking or surprise data collection.
Better Performance
Server-side tracking means faster page loads and more reliable data, even with ad blockers.
Easy Control
Change your preferences instantly anytime. No complex settings or hidden menus.
10. 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 updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
11. Privacy-First Innovation
🚀 Leading Privacy Innovation
Our server-side tracking technology allows us to measure business performance while respecting your privacy choices. This means you get a great experience whether you accept optional cookies or not.
We're committed to privacy-first innovation:
- Server-Side Tracking: Most analytics happen without client-side cookies
- Privacy by Design: Built with privacy as a core principle, not an afterthought
- Transparent Technology: Open about how our tracking works
- User-Centric: Your experience is excellent regardless of cookie choices
12. Contact Us
Questions about cookies or privacy? We're here to help: support@hirective.com
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Last updated: July 31st, 2025