Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit SimpleCVBuilder. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you signed in, and analyzing how you use our service.

We use cookies and similar technologies (like local storage and session storage) to enhance functionality and improve our service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for SimpleCVBuilder to function properly. They enable core features like:

• Authentication: Keep you signed in to your account
• Security: Protect against CSRF attacks and unauthorized access
• Session Management: Remember your actions during a browsing session
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic efficiently

You cannot disable essential cookies as they are required for the service to work.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices:

• Selected resume template
• Editor preferences (font size, zoom level)
• Language and region settings
• Dashboard layout preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with SimpleCVBuilder:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Features used (resume editor, export, AI tools)
• Error reports and performance metrics
• Conversion tracking (sign-ups, upgrades)

Analytics Providers: Vercel Analytics (minimal data, no personal data collected), PostHog (product analytics, feature usage, optional session recordings)

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for essential functions like maintaining your session while using the editor.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them:

• Authentication tokens: 30 days
• Preferences: 1 year
• Analytics: 24 months

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Vercel Analytics and PostHog tracking, you can:

• Use browser "Do Not Track" settings
• Install privacy extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin
• Contact us to manually disable analytics for your account

5.3 Advertising Cookies and Your Consent

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, a consent prompt appears before any advertising cookie is set. If you decline, you still see adverts on the free plan, but they are non-personalised: chosen from the page you are on rather than your browsing history.

You can change your answer at any time. Select "Cookie choices" in the footer of any page, or in the dashboard sidebar, to reopen the prompt. Doing so clears your stored answer and pauses advertising cookies until you decide again. Outside these regions the same control reopens our own cookie banner.

5.4 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:

• You may be signed out frequently
• Your preferences won't be saved
• Some pages may not display correctly
• Payment processing may not work

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you're located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about the cookies we use
• Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
• Object: Opt out of non-essential cookies
• Portability: Export your data (via account settings)

7. Do Not Track Signals

SimpleCVBuilder respects "Do Not Track" browser signals. When enabled, we will not set analytics or tracking cookies (only essential cookies required for the service to function).

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

9. Contact Us

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

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• All About Cookies - Comprehensive cookie guide
• Your Online Choices - EU cookie opt-out tool
• Cookiepedia - Cookie database