Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Gohyred uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on gohyred.com and related applications, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information about how the site is used. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and pixels, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the Service to function — e.g., keeping you logged in, maintaining session security, remembering items in your dashboard, and enabling core features like job search and applying. These cannot be disabled, as the Service will not work properly without them.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use Gohyred — pages viewed, jobs clicked, time spent, and navigation patterns — so we can improve site performance and features. These may be set by us or third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
c) Functionality Cookies & Storage
Remember your preferences (such as saved filters, job location choices, Startup Radar view mode preference between map and grid, dismissed announcement banners, or display settings) to give you a seamless experience across sessions.
d) Third-Party Integrations & Map Tiles
Loaded by third-party services such as open geospatial map tile providers (OpenStreetMap / Leaflet) and geocoding services (Photon / Nominatim) to render the interactive Startup Radar map, or by external platforms when accessing direct career portals.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep you signed in and secure your account;
- Remember your job search preferences and saved listings;
- Understand how users interact with our AI matching, resume parser, and ATS tools so we can improve them;
- Measure the performance of the Service and diagnose technical issues;
- Support payment processing for Gohyred Pro subscriptions;
- Where applicable, measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties we work with, including:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) — to understand usage patterns;
- Payment processors — to securely process Gohyred Pro subscription payments;
- Embedded job platform widgets — where listings are displayed from sources like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Naukri, those platforms may set their own cookies subject to their respective privacy and cookie policies.
We do not control these third-party cookies directly; please refer to each provider's own policy for details.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several ways to control cookies:
- Cookie banner – On your first visit, you can accept or customize cookie categories (excluding strictly necessary cookies) via our cookie consent banner.
- Browser settings – Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Service (such as login or job applications) from working correctly.
- Opt-out tools – For analytics cookies, you may use provider-specific opt-outs (such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or legal requirements. We will update the "Last Updated" date above when changes are made. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Have questions regarding cookies or data?
Submit an inquiry directly through our contact portal.