Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about you, such as your login status or preferences. Cookies can be either session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a set period or until manually deleted).

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

  • auth_token: Stores your authentication token for secure login. This cookie is necessary to keep you logged in.
  • Session cookies: Help us manage your session and protect against unauthorized access.

Analytics Cookies

  • Vercel Analytics: Tracks page views and performance metrics to help us improve the site.
  • Google Analytics: Measures user engagement and behavior patterns (if enabled).

Functional Cookies

  • Preference cookies: Remember your language, theme, and filter preferences.
  • Search history: Store your recent job searches locally on your device.

3. Cookie Duration

auth_token: Expires after 7 days (can be configured)

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent cookies: Stored for the duration specified in the cookie (typically 30-365 days)

4. Managing Your Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent
  • You can delete cookies that have been stored on your device
  • However, disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use Techdive

5. Third-Party Cookies

Techdive may use third-party services (like Vercel, Google Analytics, and Stripe) that may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@techdive.space

Last updated: May 2026