Cookie Policy
Effective date: March 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Candidate Falcon ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the "Platform"). This Cookie Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, the choices available to you, and how they relate to the processing of personal data.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains in more detail how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal data.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website function properly, remember your preferences, improve security, measure performance, and support analytics, personalization, or advertising.
We may also use similar technologies, such as pixels, tags, SDKs, local storage, session storage, scripts, and other identifiers that store or access information on your device or browser. For simplicity, this Cookie Policy refers to all such technologies as "cookies" unless the context requires otherwise.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for one or more of the following purposes:
- to provide, operate, secure, and maintain the Platform;
- to authenticate users and preserve login sessions;
- to remember settings and preferences;
- to prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access;
- to understand how the Platform is used and improve its performance;
- to measure the effectiveness of communications or campaigns;
- and to support advertising, retargeting, or audience measurement where enabled.
3. Legal basis and consent
Some cookies are strictly necessary for the operation, security, and core functionality of the Platform. These cookies do not require consent where applicable law provides an exemption for cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user.
All other cookies, including analytics, performance, functional, and advertising cookies to the extent required by applicable law, are used only on the basis of your prior consent.
You may refuse non-essential cookies, allow only selected categories, or withdraw previously given consent at any time through our cookie settings tool. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
4. Categories of cookies we use
The categories below describe the types of cookies that may be used on the Platform. The specific cookies, providers, and retention periods may change from time to time as the Platform evolves.
| Category | Purpose | Typical legal basis | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required to enable core Platform functions such as page navigation, account login, session continuity, subscription access, security protections, fraud prevention, load balancing, and form submission integrity. | Necessary for provision, security, or operation of the requested service | Session or limited period |
| Functional / Preference | Remember choices such as language, interface settings, cookie preferences, and other optional features that enhance your experience. | Consent, where required | Session to 12 months |
| Analytics / Performance | Help us understand usage patterns, traffic sources, feature interaction, performance metrics, and technical issues so we can improve the Platform. | Consent, where required | Up to 24 months |
| Advertising / Targeting | Used to measure campaign effectiveness, limit repeated ads, build audiences, and show more relevant advertising on this Platform or on third-party services. | Consent | Varies by provider |
The durations above are general ranges. Actual retention depends on the particular cookie, provider, browser behavior, and whether you delete cookies manually.
5. First-party and third-party cookies
Cookies may be set either by us directly ("first-party cookies") or by third parties acting on our behalf or providing integrated services ("third-party cookies").
Third parties may include hosting providers, security providers, analytics providers, payment-related service providers, customer support tools, advertising partners, or embedded content providers, depending on the features used on the Platform at the time of your visit.
Where third-party cookies are used, those third parties may receive information collected through the relevant cookie or similar technology in accordance with their own privacy notices and terms.
6. Information collected through cookies
Depending on the cookie, information collected may include:
- IP address or truncated IP address;
- browser type, browser settings, and device characteristics;
- operating system and language preferences;
- session identifiers and authentication state;
- pages viewed, features used, timestamps, clicks, and navigation paths;
- referring URLs and campaign parameters; and
- approximate location derived from IP or browser signals.
In some cases, information collected through cookies may constitute personal data under applicable law.
7. How consent works on the Platform
When required by applicable law, you will be presented with a cookie banner when you first visit the Platform. That interface will allow you to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject all non-essential cookies;
- or customize your preferences by category.
Your preferences may be stored so that we can honor your choices on subsequent visits. We may also retain a record of your consent choices, including the date, time, and preference state, where reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable law.
8. How to change or withdraw your choices
You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by using the cookie settings link made available on the Platform's footer.
You may also manage cookies through your browser or device settings. Most browsers allow you to block, restrict, or delete cookies and to clear stored data. Please note, however, that blocking or deleting strictly necessary cookies may cause parts of the Platform to malfunction, become inaccessible, or perform less securely.
9. International transfers
Some third-party providers whose technologies are used on the Platform may process data in countries outside your jurisdiction. We take steps intended to ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards. Additional information about international transfers is available in our Privacy Policy.
10. Do Not Track and similar signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" or similar preference signals. Because there is not yet a universally adopted standard for how such signals should be interpreted across all environments, the Platform may not respond to all such signals in a uniform manner: however, we will always honor consent preferences collected through our own consent management tools.
11. Children
The Platform is not directed to children. We do not knowingly use cookies to profile children or intentionally collect personal data from them.
12. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update or modify this Cookie Policy from time to time, in our sole discretion, to reflect changes in law, regulation, regulatory guidance, technology, our data practices, or the functionality of the Platform. If we make material changes, we will always provide notice by posting the updated Cookie Policy on the Platform, updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Cookie Policy, and/or by sending you notice through the contact information associated with your account.
Any changes to this Cookie Policy will become effective upon posting, unless otherwise stated.
By continuing to access or use the Platform after the updated Cookie Policy become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Cookie Policy.
If you do not agree to the revised Cookie Policy, you must stop using the Platform.
You are responsible for reviewing these Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed of any updates.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your choices in relation to cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:
- Website: candidatefalcon.com
- Email: hi@candidatefalcon.com