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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies

Last Updated: November 2024. This policy is effective immediately.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide personalized experiences. Most browsers are set to accept cookies automatically, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

InterviewGlitch uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, improve our services, and understand how you use our platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cookies enable you to log in, navigate, and use basic features.

Essential

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use InterviewGlitch. We track page views, session duration, and user interactions to improve our services.

Analytics

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences, settings, and choices. Examples include remembering your language preference or audio settings.

Functional

Marketing Cookies

Track your activity across websites to show you relevant ads. Only used if you consent to marketing communications.

Marketing

Detailed Cookie Breakdown

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
session_id Essential Maintains your login session Session
auth_token Essential Stores authentication credentials 30 days
csrf_token Essential Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics - tracks visitors (anonymized) 2 years
_gid Analytics Google Analytics - session tracking 24 hours
language_preference Functional Remembers your preferred language 1 year
audio_settings Functional Stores your audio input/output preferences 1 year
ai_provider_choice Functional Remembers your preferred AI provider 1 year
firebase_session Essential Firebase authentication and data sync 30 days

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Firebase (Google)

We use Firebase for authentication, data storage, and analytics. Firebase may set cookies to track your activity. Firebase data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Stripe processes your payments and may set cookies for fraud detection and payment tracking. Stripe data is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our services. Google Analytics collects anonymized usage data. Google Analytics data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

3.4 Other Integrations

Depending on your interactions with third-party services (AI providers, meeting platforms), those services may also set cookies. We are not responsible for their cookie practices.

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Browser Cookie Settings

Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three dots menu (top right)
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar
  4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preference (Allow all, Block all, or Custom)
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the hamburger menu (top right)
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Go to "Privacy & Security"
  4. Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your preference
  5. Click "Manage Exceptions" to set site-specific rules
Safari
  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Go to "Privacy"
  4. Set "Cookies and website data" preferences
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three dots menu (top right)
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy, search, and services"
  4. Under "Clear browsing data", manage cookies

4.2 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites respond to DNT signals. InterviewGlitch respects your privacy choices, but we may continue to collect essential cookies necessary for service functionality even with DNT enabled.

4.3 Opt-Out Options

Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent InterviewGlitch from functioning properly. You will still be able to visit our website, but some features may not work.

5. Local Storage & Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar tracking technologies including:

These technologies work similarly to cookies and can be managed through your browser settings or account preferences.

6. Cross-Site Tracking

InterviewGlitch may track your activity across different websites and services to:

If you prefer not to be tracked across sites, you can adjust your browser privacy settings or opt-out through the links provided in Section 4.3.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or technology. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Your continued use of InterviewGlitch after updates constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

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

We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.

Summary: We use cookies to authenticate you, remember your preferences, analyze usage, and show relevant content. Essential cookies are required for the service to work. You can manage all cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.