Cookie Policy
Information about cookies and tracking technologies we use on our websites and services.
Your Cookie Choices
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing website usage, and personalizing content.
Similar technologies include:
- Web beacons: Small graphics that track page views and user behavior
- Local storage: Browser storage for larger amounts of data
- Session storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
- Pixels: Tracking codes embedded in web pages and emails
- SDKs: Software development kits for mobile app tracking
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| load_balancer | Routes traffic for optimal performance | Session |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance website functionality and remember your preferences:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Saves your interface preferences | 6 months |
| language | Remembers your language selection | 1 year |
| timezone | Displays times in your local timezone | 1 year |
| assessment_progress | Saves progress in assessment tools | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website to improve functionality:
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics | Page views, session duration, bounce rate |
| Hotjar | User behavior analysis | Heatmaps, session recordings (anonymized) |
| Microsoft Clarity | User experience insights | Click patterns, scroll behavior |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness:
| Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | Ad personalization and conversion tracking | 90 days |
| LinkedIn Insight | B2B advertising and retargeting | 180 days |
| Facebook Pixel | Social media advertising optimization | 90 days |
| HubSpot | Marketing automation and lead tracking | 13 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance our website functionality:
Customer Support
- Zendesk: Provides customer support chat functionality
- Intercom: Enables real-time customer communication
Content Delivery
- Cloudflare: Improves website performance and security
- Google Fonts: Delivers web fonts for better typography
Payment Processing
- Stripe: Securely processes payment transactions
- PayPal: Alternative payment method processing
Social Media Integration
- LinkedIn: Professional networking features
- Twitter: Social sharing capabilities
These third parties have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for detailed information about their data practices.
4. Cookie Consent Management
We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to respect your privacy choices and comply with applicable laws:
Initial Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies and requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
Managing Preferences
Preference Center
[PLACEHOLDER - Cookie preference management interface will be integrated here through your CMP solution]
This section will contain an interactive cookie preference center allowing granular control over cookie categories and individual third-party services.
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
- Contacting us at kyleh@aitalentsolution.com
- Using your browser's cookie management settings
- Visiting our privacy preference center
5. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu
- Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- You can also clear existing cookies from this menu
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the menu button
- Go to Settings → Privacy & Security
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose your level
- Click "Manage Data" to delete specific cookies
Safari
- Open Safari and go to Preferences
- Click the Privacy tab
- Choose how to handle cookies and website tracking
- Click "Manage Website Data" to see and delete stored data
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu
- Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Click "Cookies and data stored" to manage settings
- You can view and delete cookies from here
Impact of Disabling Cookies
6. Mobile App Tracking
Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies:
App Analytics
- Firebase Analytics: App usage and performance monitoring
- Crashlytics: Error reporting and app stability tracking
- AppsFlyer: Attribution and marketing analytics
Mobile Advertising
- Google AdMob: In-app advertising (if applicable)
- Apple Advertising: iOS advertising tracking
Mobile Controls
You can control mobile tracking through device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our cookie and analytics providers are located outside your country. When you consent to these cookies, your data may be transferred to:
- United States: Google Analytics, Facebook, HubSpot
- Ireland: LinkedIn, Microsoft services
- Other jurisdictions: As specified by third-party providers
We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and adequacy decisions where applicable.
8. Cookie Retention Periods
Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:
| Cookie Type | Typical Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes | Temporary functionality |
| Essential cookies | 1-24 months | Core website functionality |
| Functional cookies | 6-12 months | User preferences and settings |
| Analytics cookies | 24-26 months | Usage analysis and optimization |
| Marketing cookies | 30-90 days | Advertising and remarketing |
9. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
We process cookies based on different legal grounds:
Legitimate Interest
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Basic analytics for website improvement
Consent
- Marketing and advertising cookies
- Advanced analytics and personalization
- Social media integration
- Non-essential third-party services
Contractual Necessity
- Account management and authentication
- Service delivery and support
- Payment processing
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
- Our use of cookies and tracking technologies
- Applicable laws and regulations
- Third-party services we integrate
- User feedback and privacy preferences
Material changes will be communicated through:
- Prominent notice on our website
- Email notification to registered users
- Updated cookie banner for new consent
- Version history maintained for transparency
11. Contact Information
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your privacy rights:
Privacy Team
Email: kyleh@aitalentsolution.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: Digital Asset Consultants, Inc., 1603 CAPITAL AVE STE 415 679853, CHEYENNE, WY 82001
For technical support with cookie settings, contact support@dacaisolution.com.