Cookie Policy - Career Optimizer

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how MOCVIEW Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at career-optimizer.ai (the "Site") or use our Career Optimizer application (the "Service").

By continuing to use our Site and Service, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other companies whose services we use). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not work without them.

Authentication cookies: Remember your login status and keep you signed in
Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
Session cookies: Maintain your session state as you navigate the Service
Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, theme)
Feature cookies: Track which features you've used or tutorials you've completed
Customization cookies: Personalize content and recommendations based on your usage

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site and Service. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Usage analytics: Track page views, session duration, and navigation patterns
Performance analytics: Measure load times and identify performance issues
Error tracking: Capture error reports to help us fix bugs and improve reliability

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. We currently do not use marketing cookies, but may in the future with appropriate notice and consent mechanisms.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Supabase

We use Supabase for authentication and database services. Supabase may set cookies to manage your authentication session and provide secure access to your data.

4.2 Vercel

Our Site is hosted on Vercel, which may use cookies for analytics, performance monitoring, and to optimize content delivery.

4.3 OpenAI and Anthropic

We use AI services from OpenAI and Anthropic to power our career analysis features. These services process data on their servers but do not set cookies directly on your device through our Service.

5. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies including:

Local Storage: Similar to cookies but with larger storage capacity. Used to store preferences and cached data for improved performance.
Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab. Used for maintaining state during your session.
IndexedDB: Browser database storage used to cache larger amounts of data locally for offline functionality and improved performance.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from specific sites or all sites
Block third-party cookies
Accept or reject cookies on a case-by-case basis

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience with our Service. Some features may not function properly without essential cookies.

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

6.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for how to handle these requests. We will update this policy if a standard is established.

7. Cookie Retention

The retention period for cookies varies based on their purpose:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Authentication cookies: Up to 30 days or until you sign out
Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and your personal data:

8.1 GDPR (European Users)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

Receive clear information about cookie usage before consent
Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
Access data collected through cookies
Request deletion of cookie-related data

8.2 CCPA (California Users)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected via cookies
Request deletion of personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

Posting a prominent notice on our Site
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (for registered users)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@career-optimizer.ai
Legal Inquiries: legal@career-optimizer.ai
Mail: MOCVIEW Inc., Attn: Privacy Team

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days.

11. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please review our related policies: