This Cookie Policy explains how AdaptiT Pro ("we", "us", or "our"), operating from Brampton, Ontario, Canada, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on adaptit.pro.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators.
Similar technologies include:
- Local storage: A browser-based storage mechanism that works similarly to cookies but can hold more data. AdaptiT Pro uses local storage exclusively to save your resume data within your browser — this data never leaves your device.
- Pixels and web beacons: Small image files or code embedded in a webpage that allow a third party to detect when a page has been viewed.
- Session storage: Temporary storage in your browser that is cleared when you close your browser tab.
2. How We Use Local Storage (Not a Cookie)
AdaptiT Pro uses your browser's local storage to save your resume progress automatically as you build it. This is not a cookie. This data:
- Is stored only on your own device, in your own browser
- Is never transmitted to our servers or any third party
- Cannot be read by AdaptiT Pro or anyone else
- Is deleted when you clear your browser's local storage or site data
- Persists across browser sessions on the same device until you clear it
You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings (Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data → Local storage or Cached data).
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie (PHP session) | Maintains your login state and premium session after a purchase. Stores a session identifier only — no personal data. | 7 days or until browser close | AdaptiT Pro |
| CSRF token cookie | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks. | Session | AdaptiT Pro |
| Stripe session cookies | Used by Stripe during the payment checkout process to maintain payment session security. | Session | Stripe, Inc. |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify individual users from this data.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_[ID] | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how a visitor uses the website. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC, which may store data on servers located in the United States and other countries. Google acts as a data processor on our behalf. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
3.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our website. They may be used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing activity across websites and to show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Used by Google to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language, and to show you personalised ads on Google services. | 6 months | Google LLC |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. | 1 year | Google LLC |
| DSID | Used to identify a signed-in user on non-Google sites and to remember whether the user has agreed to ad personalisation. | 2 weeks | Google LLC |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. | 3 months | Google LLC |
Advertising cookies are only placed with your consent, where required by applicable law. Google may use this data to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing history. For more information, see Google's Advertising Policies.
4. Your Cookie Choices
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit adaptit.pro, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising). Strictly necessary cookies cannot be declined as they are required for the Service to function.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or in bulk
- Block all cookies by default
- Block third-party cookies specifically
- Allow cookies from specific websites
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of adaptit.pro and other websites you visit. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
4.3 Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.4 Opt Out of Google Personalised Advertising
You can manage or opt out of personalised advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ad Settings. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada, Your Online Choices (EU), or the Australian Digital Advertising Alliance.
5. Your Rights Regarding Cookies
EU and EEA Users (GDPR and ePrivacy Directive)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. You can do this through the cookie settings on our website or through your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before the withdrawal.
Canadian Users (PIPEDA)
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to withdraw consent to the use of cookies for non-essential purposes. You may do so through your browser settings or by contacting us.
Australian Users (Privacy Act 1988)
If you are located in Australia, you have the right to manage your cookie preferences. The cookies placed by Google Analytics and Google AdSense may involve the collection of personal information as defined under Australian law. Please refer to Google's privacy policies for details on how they handle your data.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes to applicable law, or changes to our Service. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when we make changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: support@adaptit.pro
- Business: AdaptiT Pro
- Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada