Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Jobtract ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you use https://jobtract.ca and our related services (the "Platform"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By using the Platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, except where your consent is required by law and you have not given it. You can change your preferences at any time using the options in the "Managing and Disabling Cookies" section below.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owner. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by another domain, e.g. an analytics provider).

Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (they remain for a set period or until you delete them).

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in: So you don't have to log in every time you visit.
• Remember your preferences: Such as language, region, or UI settings.
• Secure the Platform: To help prevent fraud and protect your account (e.g. session validation, CSRF protection).
• Understand usage: To analyze how the Platform is used so we can improve performance and user experience.
• Support functionality: Such as load balancing, feature flags, and storing temporary form or workflow state.

Strictly necessary (essential)

These cookies are required for the Platform to function. They enable core features such as authentication, security, and network routing. You cannot disable them without affecting how the Service works. We do not require your consent for these under applicable law where they are strictly necessary.

Functional

These cookies remember choices you make (e.g. sidebar collapsed/expanded, dashboard layout) to give you a more personalized experience. They are usually first-party and persistent for a limited time.

Analytics and performance

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform (e.g. pages viewed, features used). The data is typically aggregated and anonymized. Where we use third-party analytics, they may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies.

Marketing (if applicable)

If we use cookies for marketing or advertising (e.g. to measure campaign effectiveness), we will do so only with your consent where required by law and will describe them in our cookie list or consent tool.

Below is a representative list of cookies we may use. Names and durations may change with updates to the Platform; we will keep this list as accurate as possible.

Additional cookies may be set by our authentication provider (e.g. NextAuth), hosting, or analytics tools. We review and update this list periodically.

We may also use technologies similar to cookies:

• Local storage and session storage: Browser storage used to keep preferences or temporary data (e.g. form drafts, UI state). Unlike cookies, this data is not sent to the server with every request.
• Pixel tags / web beacons: Small images or code used to understand whether content was viewed or an email opened, where we use such tools.

We treat these in line with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy where they involve personal data.

You can control cookies in the following ways:

• Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies via settings (e.g. Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies). Blocking all cookies may prevent you from signing in or using certain features.
• Essential cookies: These cannot be disabled if you wish to use the core functionality of the Platform.
• Opt-out tools: Where we use third-party analytics or advertising that offers an opt-out (e.g. industry tools), we will honour such choices where technically feasible.

If you disable or delete cookies, some parts of the Platform may not work as intended (e.g. you may need to sign in again on each visit, or preferences may reset).

Third-party services we use (e.g. analytics, payment, or embedded content) may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective provider's privacy and cookie policies for details and how to manage them.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

For questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, contact us at the support or contact information provided on https://jobtract.ca. For general privacy inquiries, see our Privacy Policy.