Last Updated: October 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that helps the website remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide functionality.

At Worlo, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform, analyze usage patterns, and provide personalized features.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as:

• User authentication and login sessions
• Secure access to your account
• Maintaining session state
• Remembering your login status
• Security and fraud prevention

Examples: Session cookies, authentication tokens, security cookies

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalize your experience:

• Remembering your language preferences
• Saving job search filters and preferences
• Maintaining dashboard settings
• Storing application draft information
• Providing personalized content

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting anonymous usage information:

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Feature usage statistics
• Error tracking and debugging
• User flow analysis

This information helps us improve our services and user experience.

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Platform to optimize performance:

• Load times and page speed
• Server response times
• Bandwidth usage
• Error rates
• System performance metrics

2.5 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

With your consent, we may use cookies to provide targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Tracking ad performance
• Customizing advertising content
• Measuring conversion rates
• Retargeting website visitors

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

We use Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to:

• Process payments securely
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Remember payment preferences
• Optimize checkout experience

For more information, see Stripe's privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

3.2 Analytics Providers

We may use analytics services to understand Platform usage:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics and reporting
• Similar Services: Usage tracking and insights

These services use cookies to collect anonymous usage data.

3.3 Social Media Integration

If you interact with social media features on our Platform, those platforms may set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

4.1 Authentication Cookies

• Name: auth_token
• Purpose: Maintains your login session
• Duration: Session or 7 days
• Type: Essential

4.2 Preference Cookies

• Name: user_preferences
• Purpose: Stores your dashboard and search preferences
• Duration: 30 days
• Type: Functional

4.3 Analytics Cookies

• Name: _ga, _gid
• Purpose: Google Analytics tracking
• Duration: 2 years
• Type: Analytics

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for login sessions and temporary data.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for preferences and analytics.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

6.2 Cookie Consent Management

On your first visit, we request consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie settings icon in your browser
• Accessing account settings on the Platform
• Contacting us at info@worlo.me

6.3 Opting Out of Analytics

You can opt-out of Google Analytics by:

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Adjusting your browser settings to reject analytics cookies
• Using privacy-focused browsers or extensions

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality
• Functional Cookies: May limit personalized features
• Analytics Cookies: No impact on core functionality
• Marketing Cookies: No impact on core functionality

8. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies:

• Local Storage: Stores preferences and temporary data
• Session Storage: Maintains session information
• Web Beacons: Tracks email open rates
• Flash Cookies: Used for rich media content

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers support "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, we do not respond to these signals, but we respect your cookie preferences.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 16 years of age.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookie usage. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

• Email: info@worlo.me

13. Additional Resources

Learn more about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Our Privacy Policy for information on data handling