1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how work.am ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and other similar tracking technologies when you visit our website www.work.am ("the Site"). It provides you with clear and detailed information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control or disable cookies.
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You have the right to accept or decline cookies, and we explain how you can do this in the sections below.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They store a variety of information, which can be used to enhance your browsing experience, for example, by remembering your login credentials or providing personalized content and ads. Cookies may be set directly by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties (third-party cookies) who provide services or content on the website (such as analytics or advertising).
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- To ensure the proper functioning of our Site: Some cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and enable you to use key features, such as accessing secure areas or maintaining session continuity.
- To improve user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences (such as language or region), so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit our Site.
- To analyze and improve the performance of our Site: Cookies help us monitor how visitors use our Site, track errors, and understand which pages are most popular. This data helps us continuously improve our Site's functionality and performance.
- To provide targeted advertising: Cookies allow us and our advertising partners to show you ads that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history and interactions with the Site.
- To ensure site security: Cookies enable us to prevent fraud, protect your account, and detect unauthorized access or breaches.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into the following main types based on their function:
4.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our Site and enable you to use its essential features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have requested (e.g., applying for jobs or accessing employer dashboards) cannot be provided.
These cookies are typically first-party cookies, and they do not collect personal data for marketing purposes. Because they are essential, you cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting the functionality of the Site.
4.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how users interact with our Site. They help us understand how visitors use our Site by gathering data about the pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. This data allows us to make improvements and optimize the user experience.
All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally.
4.3. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies enable us to remember choices you make on our Site, such as your language preference, region, or the job categories you're interested in. These cookies also allow us to offer enhanced, personalized features when you return to the Site.
These cookies do not track your browsing on other websites and are often first-party cookies.
4.4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They can also limit the number of times you see a particular ad and help measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited our Site and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.
These cookies may track your browsing behavior across multiple websites and compile data to build a profile of your interests. This information helps advertisers deliver ads that are more relevant to you. You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings or using third-party tools.
4.5. Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies are used to allow you to share content from our Site with your social media networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. These cookies are usually set by third-party social media platforms and may track your browsing activity across other websites. This enables the social media platform to target advertisements to you based on your online activity.
These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms and are subject to their own privacy policies.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics companies or advertisers, to set cookies on our Site. These third parties use cookies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites, to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, or to analyze traffic on our Site.
Third parties are responsible for the cookies they set on our Site, and their privacy policies will apply. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of these third parties to understand their data collection practices.
6. How Long Are Cookies Stored?
Cookies can be either session-based or persistent:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser. They allow us to recognize your actions during a single session, such as when you're logged in.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specific period (ranging from a few days to several years) or until you manually delete them. Persistent cookies enable us to remember you when you return to the Site, making your user experience smoother.
7. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the option to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being set.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our Site, such as staying logged in or viewing personalized job recommendations.
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. However, our Site does not currently recognize or respond to DNT signals from web browsers. We continue to review DNT policies as they evolve and may update our approach in the future.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. By continuing to use our Site after changes are posted, you agree to the revised Cookie Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at [email protected].