Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how HireBelt uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform. By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this 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 recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the platform would not work without them.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains user sessionSession
auth_tokenAuthentication7 days
csrf_tokenSecurity protectionSession

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our platform, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our platform works.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics throttling1 minute

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the platform to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
user_preferencesStores user preferences1 year
languageLanguage preference1 year
timezoneTimezone setting1 year

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Intercom: For customer support chat functionality
  • Facebook Pixel: For advertising measurement (if applicable)

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they use cookies.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Opt-Out Tools

You can also use the following tools to opt out of certain types of cookies:

Note: If you disable or delete cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") used to track user activity
  • Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists even after you close it
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to these signals, and our platform does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

HireBelt

123 Business Ave, Suite 100

New York, NY 10001

Email: privacy@hirebelt.com

Phone: (555) 123-4567