Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored 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 service.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used
• Improve our service performance
• Provide personalized job recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Security features
• Basic website functionality
• Form submission and data processing

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:

• Page views and user journeys
• Time spent on different pages
• Error messages encountered
• Loading times and performance metrics

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your job search preferences
• Saving your location settings
• Customizing your experience
• Language and accessibility preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how our service is performing and how we can improve it:

• User behavior patterns
• Popular features and content
• Conversion rates and success metrics
• A/B testing for service improvements

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device, including:

• Analytics providers for understanding user behavior
• Authentication services for secure login
• Job board integrations for search functionality
• Email service providers for communications

5. Session vs Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help us:

• Maintain your session while using our service
• Remember items in your job search results
• Provide security during your visit

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period and help us:

• Remember your login status
• Save your preferences between visits
• Provide personalized recommendations

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Cookie Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete individual cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Enable private/incognito browsing modes
• Configure automatic cookie deletion

7. Impact of Blocking Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience:

• You may need to log in each time you visit
• Personalized job recommendations may not work
• Some features may not function properly
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

8. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies. You can control these through your device settings:

• Disable app tracking in privacy settings
• Reset advertising identifiers
• Limit ad personalization
• Review app permissions regularly

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Posting notifications on our website
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: aya@kwatateam.com
• Contact form: Contact Us

11. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and service improvement
• Contractual Necessity: For essential cookies required to provide our service