Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Interview Platform ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot refuse these cookies without affecting how our website functions.

Examples:

  • Authentication cookies (to verify your identity)
  • Security cookies (to detect authentication abuses)
  • Session cookies (to maintain your session state)
  • Load balancing cookies (to route requests efficiently)

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's performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis and user behavior)
  • Page view tracking
  • Error reporting and debugging
  • Performance monitoring

Duration: Up to 24 months

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we use.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Region/timezone settings
  • User interface customizations
  • Video player settings

Duration: Up to 12 months

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

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

Examples:

  • Google Ads (conversion tracking and remarketing)
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag (B2B advertising)
  • Facebook Pixel (social media advertising)
  • Twitter Analytics

Duration: Up to 24 months

3.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable you to share content from our website on social media platforms and see personalized content from social networks.

Examples:

  • LinkedIn share buttons
  • Twitter share and follow buttons
  • Facebook like and share buttons

Duration: Varies by provider

4. Other Tracking Technologies

4.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that work with cookies to identify users and track behavior. We use these to:

  • Track email open rates and click-through rates
  • Measure campaign effectiveness
  • Understand user engagement patterns

4.2 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser. We use local storage to:

  • Cache application data for faster performance
  • Store user preferences and settings
  • Maintain session state across browser tabs

4.3 Session Storage

Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser tab is closed. Used for temporary data storage during your session.

4.4 Device Fingerprinting

We may collect information about your device configuration (browser type, screen resolution, installed plugins) to help identify and prevent fraud and enhance security.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party providers:

Google Analytics

Tracks website traffic and user behavior. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Stripe

Processes payments securely. Stripe sets cookies to detect fraud and ensure secure transactions. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Intercom

Provides customer support chat and messaging. See Intercom's Privacy Policy.

Calendly

Powers our scheduling functionality. See Calendly's Privacy Policy.

LinkedIn Insight Tag

Enables B2B advertising and analytics. See LinkedIn's Privacy Policy.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies.

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Clear all existing cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

6.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include "Do Not Track" (DNT) features. Currently, there is no industry standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not respond to DNT signals at this time.

6.4 Mobile Devices

Mobile devices have settings to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track (toggle off)
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • Your preferences and settings will not be saved
  • Some interactive features may not work correctly
  • We may not be able to remember your cookie preferences
  • You may see less relevant advertising

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without severely affecting the functionality of our website.

8. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

Cookie TypeRetention Period
Session cookiesUntil browser is closed
Authentication cookies30 days
Preference cookies12 months
Analytics cookies24 months
Advertising cookies24 months

9. Your Rights

Under various data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:

  • Right to be informed: This Cookie Policy provides transparency about our use of cookies
  • Right to consent: We obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to access: You can request information about cookies set on your device
  • Right to object: You can object to certain types of cookies and tracking

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification (for registered users)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Address: Interview Platform Inc., 123 Tech Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

Data Protection Officer: [email protected]

Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button in our website footer or by adjusting your browser settings as described above.