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:

Analytics Services: Such as Google Analytics, to help us understand usage patterns and improve our Service.
Payment Processors: To securely process your payment information.
Authentication Providers: For secure login and identity verification.

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

HireMyIdea