Cookie Policy

1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

1.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our website:

• Your browser downloads and stores cookie files
• These files contain information about your visit and preferences
• Cookies help us recognize you when you return
• They allow us to remember your settings and preferences
• Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others persist longer

1.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Web Beacons (Pixels): Tiny graphics embedded in web pages to track user behavior
• Local Storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
• Session Storage: Temporary data storage cleared when you close your browser
• JavaScript Tags: Code snippets that collect analytics data

2 Types of Cookies We Use

Aurrum uses different types of cookies for various purposes. Here's an overview:

2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

• First-Party Cookies: Set by Aurrum directly and used only on our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (analytics, advertising platforms) that we integrate with

2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

3 Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on the Aurrum website:

4 Why We Use Cookies

Aurrum uses cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services:

4.1 Essential Website Functions

• User Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
• Security: Protect against fraudulent activity and unauthorized access
• Form Processing: Remember information you've entered in forms
• Load Balancing: Distribute server load for optimal performance

4.2 Performance and Analytics

• Usage Statistics: Understand which pages are most popular
• Traffic Analysis: Identify traffic sources and user demographics
• Error Detection: Identify and fix technical issues
• Performance Optimization: Improve website speed and functionality

4.3 Personalization

• User Preferences: Remember your language, location, and display settings
• Content Recommendations: Suggest relevant job opportunities or services
• Customized Experience: Tailor content based on your interests

4.4 Marketing and Advertising

• Targeted Advertising: Show relevant ads based on your interests
• Campaign Measurement: Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing efforts
• Retargeting: Remind you about Aurrum services you've shown interest in
• Conversion Tracking: Measure how many visitors become clients or candidates

5 Third-Party Cookies

We integrate with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:

5.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
• Hotjar: Heatmaps and user session recordings

5.2 Marketing Platforms

• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising

5.3 Communication Tools

• Intercom/LiveChat: Customer support chat functionality
• Mailchimp: Email marketing and newsletter delivery

5.4 Social Media Plugins

• Facebook: Social sharing and like buttons
• LinkedIn: Professional content sharing
• Twitter: Tweet and follow buttons

6 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Here's how to manage them:

6.1 Browser Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

1. Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data > Choose your preference (Block all cookies, Block third-party cookies, or Allow all cookies)
2. Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Choose your preference
3. Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Choose your cookie and tracking preferences
4. Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies for the full website experience
• Customize your preferences by cookie category
• Reject non-essential cookies (website functionality may be limited)
• Change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link in our footer

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance or Your Online Choices (Europe)
• Do Not Track: Enable the "Do Not Track" signal in your browser settings

7 Cookies and Your Privacy

7.1 Data Protection

Our use of cookies complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
• Other applicable data protection regulations

7.2 Information Collected

Cookies may collect information including:

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or campaign source
• User interactions (clicks, scrolls, form submissions)

7.3 Data Sharing

Cookie data may be shared with:

• Analytics providers for website improvement
• Advertising platforms for targeted marketing
• Service providers who assist in our operations
• Legal authorities when required by law

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

8 Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Cookie technologies we use
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Our business operations and services
• Third-party integrations

When we make significant changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We may notify you via email or website banner
• We encourage you to review this policy regularly

9 Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like more information, please contact us: