Cookie Policy

1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Cookies can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other companies whose services we use on our website).

2 How We Use Cookies

AfriGulf Recruitment uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Essential Operations: To enable core website functionality, including page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions
• Authentication: To keep you logged in during your session and recognize you when you return
• Preferences: To remember your settings and choices (such as language or location preferences)
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and identify areas for improvement
• Performance: To ensure our website loads quickly and functions properly
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness (with your consent)

3 Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, recognizing when you return to our site, and providing a more personalized experience. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work properly.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They help us and our advertising partners deliver more relevant ads. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

4 Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

4.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
session_id	Maintains your session state across page requests	Session	Essential
csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	Essential
auth_token	Keeps you logged in to your account	30 days	Essential
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year	Essential

4.2 Functional Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
user_preferences	Remembers your site preferences (theme, language)	1 year	Functional
recent_searches	Stores your recent job searches for quick access	30 days	Functional
saved_jobs	Remembers jobs you've saved to view later	90 days	Functional

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users	2 years	Analytics
_ga_*	Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state	2 years	Analytics
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours	Analytics

4.4 Marketing Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - tracks visits for advertising	3 months	Marketing
li_sugr	LinkedIn Insight Tag - tracks conversions	3 months	Marketing

5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and generates reports on website trends. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Social Media Platforms

We may include social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content on our site.

6 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all cookies or third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6.4 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• General Opt-out: Visit Your Online Choices

7 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

7.1 Local Storage

Local storage allows websites to store data in your browser that persists even after you close the browser. We use local storage to save your preferences and improve performance.

7.2 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is cleared when you close your browser tab or window. We use it for temporary data during your browsing session.

7.3 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Web beacons are tiny graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track whether you've viewed content or opened an email.

8 Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Material changes will be communicated via our website or email
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically