Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 6, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use the service. HirePad uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the platform, keep you signed in, and improve your experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the platform to function. They handle authentication, session management, and security protections like CSRF tokens. You cannot opt out of essential cookies because the service would not work without them.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and choices, such as your preferred timezone, inbox filters, and pipeline view configuration. They make your experience more consistent across sessions.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our marketing site and how customers use the platform. This data helps us identify issues, measure feature adoption, and improve the product. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

3. What We Do Not Use

HirePad does not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. We do not sell cookie data to third parties. We do not participate in cross-site ad targeting or retargeting networks.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some features of the platform involve third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include OAuth providers (Google, Microsoft) when you connect your email or calendar, and video conferencing providers (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) when you join interviews. These cookies are governed by the respective provider's cookie policy.

5. Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block or delete cookies at any time. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using the HirePad platform.

Common browser cookie settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6. Cookie Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies (authentication and preferences) are retained for up to 30 days or until you sign out. Analytics cookies are retained for up to 12 months.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@hirepad.ai.