What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage to store your preferences and settings on your device.
How We Use Cookies
PassCV uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you signed in and secure your session
- Preferences: To remember your language and display settings
- Consent: To remember your cookie consent choice
- Functionality: To ensure the site works correctly
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.
- next-auth.session-token — Maintains your authenticated session. Expires when the session ends or after the configured session duration.
- next-auth.csrf-token — Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks. Expires when the browser is closed.
- next-auth.callback-url — Stores the redirect URL during the authentication flow. Expires when the browser is closed.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
- cookie-consent (local storage) — Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined). Persists until manually cleared.
- i18nextLng (local storage) — Stores your preferred language setting. Persists until manually cleared.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience. These cookies collect information anonymously.
Third-Party Services
Some features of our service rely on third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
- LemonSqueezy — Our payment processor may set cookies during checkout to process payments securely and prevent fraud.
- OpenAI — API calls to OpenAI for AI-powered CV enhancement are server-side and do not set cookies in your browser.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective providers' privacy policies for more information.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can reset your preference by clearing your browser's local storage.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
- Configure automatic cookie deletion when you close the browser
Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our service, such as staying logged in.
Local Storage
To clear local storage data (cookie consent and language preferences), you can use your browser's developer tools or clear all site data through browser settings.
Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar data protection regulations, you have the right to:
- Be informed about the cookies we use and their purposes
- Accept or decline non-essential cookies
- Change your cookie preferences at any time
- Request information about data collected through cookies
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
PassCV
Email: privacy@passcv.app