Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how SkillThrive uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, improve, and protect our services while respecting your privacy choices.

Last Updated: 1 August 2024

Version: 3.1

🍪 Quick Summary

Essential Only

Required for basic functionality

Your Choice

You control optional cookies

Privacy First

No tracking without consent

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our services.

🍪 Cookies

Small text files stored on your device by websites you visit

📱 Local Storage

Browser storage for temporary data and preferences

🔍 Tracking Pixels

Tiny images used to understand user behavior (with consent)

Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for basic website functionality. Cannot be disabled.

REQUIRED

What they do:

• User authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance
• Cookie consent preferences

Examples:

• session_token - User login status
• csrf_token - Security protection
• cookie_consent - Your preferences
• load_balancer - Server routing

⚙️ Functional Cookies

Enhance functionality and personalization. Optional with your consent.

Enable

What they do:

• Remember your language preference
• Save your dashboard layout
• Store job search filters
• Remember timezone settings

Examples:

• language - Interface language
• dashboard_layout - UI preferences
• search_filters - Saved search criteria
• timezone - Time display preference

📊 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our site to improve your experience.

Enable

What they do:

• Count visitors and page views
• Understand user journey and behavior
• Identify popular features
• Monitor site performance

Providers:

• Google Analytics (anonymized)
• Hotjar (session recordings)
• Mixpanel (event tracking)
• Internal analytics tools

🎯 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Used to show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

Enable

What they do:

• Show relevant job recommendations
• Deliver personalized content
• Measure ad campaign performance
• Enable social media integration

Providers:

• Google Ads & Google Tag Manager
• Facebook Pixel
• LinkedIn Insight Tag
• Twitter conversion tracking

Cookie Duration

⏰ Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

• Login sessions
• Shopping cart contents
• Form data
• Security tokens

📅 Persistent Cookies

Stay on your device for a set period (up to 2 years maximum).

• User preferences (30 days)
• Analytics data (26 months)
• Marketing pixels (12 months)
• Remember me settings (90 days)

Third-Party Services

We integrate with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. Each service follows their own privacy practices:

Service	Purpose	Type	Privacy Policy
Google Analytics	Website analytics	Analytics	Google Privacy
Stripe	Payment processing	Essential	Stripe Privacy
Intercom	Customer support chat	Functional	Intercom Privacy
LinkedIn Insight	Professional network advertising	Marketing	LinkedIn Privacy

Your Cookie Rights and Controls

🎛️ SkillThrive Cookie Controls

Manage your cookie preferences directly through our platform:

• Cookie preference center (available anytime)
• Granular control by category
• One-click accept/reject all optional cookies

• Export your cookie settings
• View detailed cookie information
• Reset to default preferences

🌐 Browser Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Popular Browsers:

What you can do:

• Block all cookies (may break functionality)
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set automatic cookie deletion

📱 Mobile Device Controls

iOS Devices:

• Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
• Block All Cookies or Block Cross-Site Tracking
• Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking

Android Devices:

• Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• Chrome > Settings > Site Settings > Cookies
• Individual app privacy settings

Impact of Disabling Cookies

⚠️ What happens when you disable cookies

Essential Cookies Disabled:

• Cannot stay logged in
• Lost shopping cart contents
• Security features may not work
• Form submissions may fail

Optional Cookies Disabled:

• Need to reset preferences each visit
• Less personalized experience
• May see irrelevant advertisements
• Cannot help us improve the service

Questions About Cookies?

📧 Contact Us

Data Protection Officer: support@skillthrive.io

Privacy Team: support@skillthrive.io

General Support: support@skillthrive.io

📍 Postal Address

Asterix Technologies LLP

167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor

London W1W 5PF, United Kingdom