Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 17, 2024
Effective date: December 17, 2024
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Operational Excellence With Dmytro Krasnoshlyk("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on tailorforcv.com and tailor4cv.com (the "Website").
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy andTerms of Service.
2. 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.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set directly by our Website
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, authentication)
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (required for service delivery)
Your consent is not required for essential cookies.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the user experience.
Legal basis: Your consent
You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie banner or browser settings.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., theme selection, language preference).
Legal basis: Legitimate interest / Your consent
3.4 Performance and Security Cookies
These cookies help us monitor performance, protect against security threats, and ensure the reliability of our service.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (service security and performance)
4. Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk (Authentication) | Session management and user authentication | Essential | Session |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | Authentication token storage | Essential | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | TailorForCV (First-party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 12 months |
| theme | TailorForCV (First-party) | Remembers your dark/light theme preference | Functional | 12 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users (anonymized) | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state (anonymized) | Analytics | 2 years |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot detection and DDoS protection | Security | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security challenge verification | Security | 1 year |
Note: This list may be updated as we add or remove third-party services. Essential cookies are set automatically; analytics cookies require your consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Clerk (Authentication Service)
Provider: Clerk Inc., USA
Purpose: User authentication and session management
Cookie types: Essential (session, authentication tokens)
Privacy Policy: https://clerk.com/legal/privacy
Cookie Policy: https://clerk.com/legal/cookie-policy
Google Analytics (GA4)
Provider: Google LLC, USA
Purpose: Website analytics and usage statistics (anonymized)
Cookie types: Analytics (_ga, _ga_*, _gid)
Data processing: IP addresses are anonymized
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Cloudflare
Provider: Cloudflare, Inc., USA
Purpose: Content delivery network (CDN), DDoS protection, security
Cookie types: Security, Performance (__cf_bm, cf_clearance)
Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Cookie Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/cookie-policy/
Stripe (Payment Processing)
Provider: Stripe, Inc., USA
Purpose: Secure payment processing
Cookie types: Essential (fraud prevention, payment session management)
Note: Stripe cookies are only set when you access the billing/payment pages
Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
Cookie Policy: https://stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal
6. Your Cookie Choices
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You can choose to:
- Accept: Allow all cookies, including analytics
- Decline: Only essential cookies will be used; analytics cookies will be blocked
Your choice is stored in the cookie_consent cookie and will be remembered for 12 months.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website, such as staying logged in or remembering your preferences.
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/edge/delete-cookies
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
6.4 Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6.5 Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can decline analytics cookies through our consent banner.
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other browser storage technologies such as:
- Local Storage: To store user preferences (theme, language) and temporary data
- Session Storage: For temporary data that's deleted when you close the browser tab
- IndexedDB: For caching authentication state and improving performance
These technologies are similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. They are used for the same purposes as cookies (essential functionality, preferences, performance) and are subject to the same controls.
8. GDPR Compliance and Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Polish data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and tracking:
- Right to be informed: We provide clear information about cookies through this policy
- Right to consent: We ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
- Right to access: You can request information about cookies and data collected
- Right to erasure: You can delete cookies through your browser settings
For more information about your data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (Google Analytics, Clerk, Cloudflare, Stripe) are located in the United States or operate globally. When cookies are set by these providers, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
We ensure adequate protection through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework participation (where applicable)
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with all third-party providers
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- We may notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Website
- We may request your consent again if required by law
We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Data Controller:
Operational Excellence With Dmytro Krasnoshlyk
Wichrowa 4C/6, 53-027 Wrocław, Poland
NIP: 8943206937
Email: [email protected]
General Support: [email protected]
This Cookie Policy is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and Polish data protection laws. It applies to tailorforcv.com and tailor4cv.com.