Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY – MetaJobs.io

Effective Date: May 14,
2025 Last Reviewed: May 14,
2025 Version: 5.0 – Extended 9-Page Global Compliance Edition
Applicable Jurisdictions: European Union (GDPR, ePrivacy), United Kingdom (UK GDPR), United States (CCPA, CPRA), Brazil (LGPD), Canada (PIPEDA), Australia (Privacy Act 1988), other regions adhering to OECD Privacy Principles and APEC CBPR framework

1. INTRODUCTION

MetaJobs.io ("MetaJobs", "we", "us" or "our") prioritizes legal, ethical, and operational transparency when using cookies and tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar tracking tools function across our websites, mobile apps, and integrations, and how users can manage them. This document supplements our broader Privacy Policy.

2. DEFINITIONS

Cookie: A small text file placed on your device to store and retrieve data.
Tracking Technology: Includes web beacons, fingerprinting, pixels, scripts, SDKs, and HTML5 local storage.
First-party Cookie: Created and managed by MetaJobs.io.
Third-party Cookie: Deployed by integrated service providers.
Persistent Cookie: Stays on your device beyond session.
Session Cookie: Deleted after closing the browser.

3. LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND COMPLIANCE

MetaJobs.io processes cookie-based data under:

EU GDPR & ePrivacy Directive
UK GDPR
CCPA & CPRA (California, USA)
LGPD (Brazil)
PIPEDA (Canada)
APPs (Australia)
OECD Guidelines & APEC CBPR

Consent for non-essential cookies is required, granular, opt-in, and logged for auditability.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE PROCESSING

Cookie Type	GDPR Legal Basis	CCPA/CPRA Treatment
Strictly Necessary	Art. 6(1)(b) – Contractual	Not considered sale/share
Analytics	Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent	Sale/share unless opted out
Functional	Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent	Legitimate Interest or share
Marketing/Advertising	Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent	Sale/share under CPRA

5. PURPOSES OF COOKIE-BASED DATA PROCESSING

MetaJobs.io processes cookie-based data under:

Cookies are used for:

User authentication
Session continuity and navigation
Load balancing and platform optimization
Personalization and A/B testing
Analytics and behavior profiling
Ad retargeting and conversion attribution
Fraud prevention and bot protection

Consent for non-essential cookies is required, granular, opt-in, and logged for auditability.

6. COOKIE INVENTORY TABLE

Name	Category	Purpose	Provider	Duration	Data
_tt_session	Strictly Necessary	Secure user session management	MetaJobs.io	Session	Token, IP (masked), browser ID
_ttCookiePermissions	Strictly Necessary	Stores consent preferences	MetaJobs.io	6 months	Consent state, timestamp
_ttAnalytics	Analytics	User path and session behavior tracking	MetaJobs.io	12 months	Pages, interactions, referral source
referrer	Analytics	Tracks incoming referrer domains	MetaJobs.io	30 days	Referrer, campaign tag
_ga, _gid, _gat	Analytics	Google Analytics suite	Google	1 to 24 months	Session ID, region, IP (anon)
intercom-id-*	Functional	Chat tool user context	Intercom	9 months	User ID, interaction time
Apply with LinkedIn	Functional	OAuth and applicant session	LinkedIn	6 months	LinkedIn profile ID
_fbp	Marketing	Facebook Ads retargeting	Meta Platforms	90 days	Ad session ID, browser fingerprint
stripe_sid, _stripe_mid	Functional	Payment encryption and fraud control	Stripe	1 year	Device fingerprint, payment token
cf_clearance	Security	Cloudflare bot protection	Cloudflare	30 min – 1 day	IP token, device signature

7. SUPPLEMENTAL TRACKING TOOLS

LocalStorage: Stores job filters, last session state.
IndexedDB: Offline CV preview and task caching.
Fingerprinting: Used for fraud defense only.
Session Replay: Accessed exclusively by compliance reviewers.

8. THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS

Provider	Purpose	Region	Privacy Policy
Google	Analytics, A/B Testing	USA	View Policy
Meta (FB)	Ad Tracking, Pixel	USA	View Policy
LinkedIn	OAuth + Apply Integration	USA	View Policy
Stripe	Payments	USA/Global	View Policy
Intercom	Support Chat	EU/US	View Policy
Cloudflare	CDN + Security	Global	View Policy

9. CONSENT MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

MetaJobs.io deploys:

IAB TCF 2.2-compliant CMP
Geo-sensitive banners (EEA, Brazil, CA, AU users)
Audit logs for all consents (retained for 13 months)
Renewal prompts every 6 months or upon platform change

10. USER CHOICE AND CONTROL

You can:

Change preferences at any time via "Cookie Settings"
Revoke consent via dashboard toggle
Manage browser cookies:
- Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Site Permissions

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may result in a degraded experience or loss of functionality.

11. YOUR RIGHTS

You may request:

Access to cookie-derived personal data
Deletion of identifiers
Opt-out of non-essential processing
Complaint submission to your local DPA

Submit requests to privacy@metajobs.io with subject line "Cookie Rights Request." Verification is required.

12. CROSS-BORDER TRANSFERS

Data stored or processed outside your country will follow:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
UK International Addendum (where required)
Binding Corporate Rules (if applicable)

MetaJobs conducts Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) as mandated.

13. POLICY REVISIONS

When changes occur:

Users are notified via pop-ups or consent renewal prompts
Archived policies remain accessible
All version changes are timestamped

14. CONTACT US

MetaJobs.io – Data Protection Office
📬 152–160 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, UK
📧 privacy@metajobs.io