Cookie Policy

Like almost every modern website, FlaxHire uses cookies to ensure our platform runs smoothly and securely. We believe in full transparency, so this policy is designed to explain exactly what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can manage them.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are tiny text files that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit. They serve as a memory for the website, allowing it to remember your device, your preferences, and whether you are logged in, so you don't have to re-enter your details every time you click a new link.

2. How We Use Cookies

At FlaxHire, we only use cookies that are strictly necessary to provide you with a functional and secure experience. We do not use intrusive advertising cookies that track you across the internet.

• Authentication (Essential): We use secure cookies (like the token and user cookies) to keep you logged in as you navigate between the jobs board, your dashboard, and your profile settings. Without these, you would be forced to log in on every single page.
• Security (Essential): Cookies help us detect malicious activity, prevent fraudulent login attempts, and protect your data from cross-site scripting attacks.
• Preferences (Functional): We may use cookies to remember simple interface preferences, such as whether you prefer the "Light" or "Dark" theme, so the site always looks the way you want it to.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we use trusted third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device. These are primarily used for:

• Analytics: To understand how users interact with FlaxHire (e.g., which pages are most popular or if users are encountering errors). This data is aggregated and anonymous; it cannot be used to identify you personally.
• Security Infrastructure: Services that protect our servers from DDoS attacks or spam bots may set a temporary cookie to verify that you are a real human and not a malicious script.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You are always in control of your cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse some or all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Here is how you can manage cookies on popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.

Please note: Because our authentication relies entirely on cookies, blocking all cookies will prevent you from logging into your FlaxHire account or applying for jobs.

5. Updates to this Policy

If we introduce new features that require different types of cookies, we will update this policy accordingly and notify you of any significant changes.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@flaxhire.com.