Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
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 AI career guidance platform.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and account authentication.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our platform, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience for African professionals.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, career interests, and location preferences within Ghana or Africa.
Performance Cookies
These help us monitor and improve the performance of our AI career coaching platform, ensuring fast loading times and smooth user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session information | 2 years |
| session_token | User authentication | Session |
| user_preferences | Remember user settings | 1 year |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies
- Opt-out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking
- Platform Settings: Adjust your preferences in your CareerLead AI account
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our platform may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Some personalized career recommendations may be less accurate
- We won't be able to improve our services based on usage patterns
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including Google Analytics for understanding user behavior and improving our career guidance for African professionals. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@careerlead.ai
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry