Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 24, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our website and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
Career Paladin uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable core website features and user authentication
- Performance analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
- User preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Security: To protect against fraud and enhance website security
- Marketing: To show relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They include:
- Authentication tokens to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect against attacks
- Session cookies to maintain your browsing session
- Preference cookies to remember your language and region settings
Legal basis: Legitimate interest for website functionality
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our website so we can improve it:
- Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
- Page performance and loading time measurement
- Feature usage statistics
- Error tracking and bug reporting
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Resume builder preferences and saved data
- Theme and layout preferences
- Recently viewed templates and content
- Notification preferences
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out)
Google AdSense Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. AdSense uses various types of cookies to provide personalized advertising experiences:
- __gads: Used to measure ad performance and provide personalized ads
- __gpi: Collects information about visitor interaction with ads
- GoogleAdServingTest: Used to determine how many ads can be shown on a page
- _gcl_au: Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency
- IDE (DoubleClick): Used to serve targeted advertisements based on browsing behavior
- NID: Contains a unique ID Google uses to remember your preferences
Data Sharing: Google may share anonymized data with advertisers to help them understand ad performance. Personal information is never shared without your explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out through Google Ad Settings)
Other Marketing Cookies
Additional cookies used for marketing and social media integration:
- Social media integration cookies (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
- Remarketing pixels for personalized ads on other websites
- Conversion tracking for marketing campaigns effectiveness
- A/B testing cookies to improve user experience
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out)
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance tracking | 2 years |
| Google AdSense | Displaying relevant advertisements | 2 years |
| Social Media Platforms | Social sharing and integration features | Varies |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Get notified when cookies are set
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
Google AdSense Compliance & Data Processing
AdSense Partnership Notice: This website is a Google AdSense partner. We comply with all Google AdSense policies and EU privacy regulations including GDPR.
How Google Processes Your Data
When you visit our website, Google AdSense automatically processes certain data through cookies and similar technologies. This processing includes:
- Automatic data collection: No additional consent required for basic ad serving
- Personalized advertising: Requires your explicit consent (you can opt out)
- Cross-site tracking: Tracks your activity across Google's ad network
- Data retention: Google may retain ad-related data for up to 24 months
Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA
You have the following rights regarding your advertising data:
- Right to know: What data is collected and how it's used
- Right to access: Request a copy of your data from Google
- Right to delete: Request deletion of your advertising data
- Right to opt-out: Disable personalized advertising at any time
- Right to portability: Transfer your data to another service
Exercise Your Rights
To exercise these rights, visit Google's Data & Privacy pageor contact us directly. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by law.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
- Analytics cookies: We can't improve our services based on usage data
- Functional cookies: Your preferences won't be remembered
- Marketing cookies: Ads may be less relevant to your interests, but AdSense revenue helps us maintain free services
Mobile App Tracking
If you use our mobile application, we may use similar tracking technologies:
- Device identifiers for analytics and personalization
- Push notification tokens for alerts and updates
- App usage analytics to improve functionality
- Crash reporting for technical improvements
You can manage these preferences through your device settings or within the app.
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers, including adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved transfer mechanisms under applicable data protection laws.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@careerpaladin.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@careerpaladin.com
Website: https://careerpaladin.com/contact
Address: Career Paladin Privacy Team
[Complete address to be added based on business registration]
Note: This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.