Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 19, 2025
1. 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 information to the website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our Service and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
HireMyIdea uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our platform:
- To keep you signed in to your account
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our Service
- To improve our platform's performance and functionality
- To provide personalized content and features
- To analyze traffic and user behavior
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples: Authentication tokens, session management, cookie consent preferences
Cannot be disabled
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region.
Examples: Theme preferences (dark/light mode), language selection, user interface customizations
Can be disabled in browser settings
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Service.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, feature usage statistics
Can be disabled through cookie consent
3.4 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages.
Examples: Load time tracking, error monitoring, performance metrics
Can be disabled through cookie consent
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how they handle your data.
5. Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session while you navigate through our platform.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences and settings across multiple sessions.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options to manage or delete cookies:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies through this banner.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Service.
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. We respect DNT signals and will not track users who have DNT enabled.
8. Changes to This Cookie 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.
9. Your Consent
By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
HireMyIdea
Email: info@hiremyidea.com
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