Cookie Policy

Our Single Cookie

We use exactly one cookie, and it's essential for the service to function:

This authentication cookie is set only when you sign in. It cannot be read by JavaScript (httpOnly), is only transmitted over secure connections (secure), and is protected against cross-site request forgery (sameSite).

What we don't use cookies for:

• Purchase history — Stored securely in our database, linked to your account
• Terms acceptance — Recorded in your account profile
• Promotional preferences — Handled via localStorage (see below)

Local Storage

For non-essential preferences that don't need to leave your device, we use your browser's localStorage instead of cookies. This data stays entirely on your device and is never sent to our servers.

What we store locally:

• Theme preferences — Your dark/light mode choice
• Analytics opt-out preference — Your privacy choices are respected
• Promotional banner dismissals — So you don't see the same offer repeatedly
• Marketing attribution — Session-only data for understanding how you found us
• UI preferences — Other settings that don't require server-side persistence

You can clear localStorage at any time through your browser's developer tools or settings. This won't affect your account or authentication.

Managing Cookies

You can delete cookies at any time in your browser settings. Deleting the iqjb_auth cookie will sign you out of your account. You can sign back in anytime using your email—we'll send you a new magic link. If you need assistance, contact our support team.

Analytics (Cookie-Free)

We prioritize your privacy. Our analytics tools do not use cookies or track you across sites:

• Vercel Analytics - Measures page views and performance without cookies
• Vercel Speed Insights - Monitors site speed without cookies

Visitor identification uses a privacy-preserving hash of your IP address and User Agent, valid for 24 hours only. This means no cross-day tracking, no cross-site tracking, and no personally identifiable information is stored. See Vercel's Privacy Policy for details.

Third-Party Services

Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a purchase, Stripe sets cookies that are strictly necessary for payment security. These cannot be disabled as they protect both you and our platform from fraud:

Stripe also uses device fingerprinting for advanced fraud detection. This analyzes browser characteristics without storing additional cookies. These measures are industry-standard for secure payment processing and are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Questions

For questions about our cookie practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at support@iqcareerlab.com.