Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate you, and improve your browsing experience.

AbleSync uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide and enhance our Service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Service to function and cannot be disabled.

2.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices.

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Future Use)

We may use analytics cookies in the future to understand how users interact with our Service:

• Google Analytics: To measure traffic and usage patterns
• Custom Analytics: To improve our job matching algorithm

Note: We do not currently use analytics cookies. If we do in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

When you sign in via LinkedIn OAuth, LinkedIn may set cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by LinkedIn's privacy policy, not ours.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Authenticate Users: Keep you logged in and secure your session
• Remember Preferences: Store your settings and choices
• Enhance Security: Prevent CSRF attacks and unauthorized access
• Enable LinkedIn OAuth: Securely authenticate via LinkedIn
• Improve Performance: Optimize page loading and user experience

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. These include:

• Login session cookies
• CSRF protection tokens
• OAuth state parameters

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period:

• Preference Cookies: 1 year
• Authentication Remember-Me: 30 days (if enabled)

5. Managing and Deleting Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

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

5.2 Disabling Cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect functionality:

• ❌ You will not be able to log in or use authenticated features
• ❌ Your preferences will not be saved
• ❌ LinkedIn OAuth will not work
• ❌ Some pages may not display correctly

5.3 Clearing Cookies

To delete existing cookies:

1. Open your browser settings
2. Navigate to Privacy or Cookies section
3. Select "Clear browsing data" or "Remove cookies"
4. Choose the time range and confirm

Note: Clearing cookies will log you out of AbleSync and other websites.

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 LinkedIn

When you sign in via LinkedIn OAuth, LinkedIn may set cookies to:

• Authenticate your LinkedIn account
• Remember your LinkedIn login status
• Track your consent to share data with AbleSync

LinkedIn Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

6.2 DigitalOcean (Hosting)

Our Service is hosted on DigitalOcean, which may use cookies for:

• Load balancing and performance optimization
• SSL certificate management
• DDoS protection

DigitalOcean Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/privacy-policy

7. Consent and Legal Basis

7.1 GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (required for Service operation)
• Functionality Cookies: Consent (accepted by continued use)
• Analytics Cookies: Explicit consent required (not currently used)

7.2 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

Cookies do not constitute a "sale" of personal information under CCPA. You can opt out of future analytics cookies if implemented.

7.3 Consent Mechanism

By using AbleSync, you consent to our use of essential and functionality cookies. If we implement analytics cookies in the future, we will request explicit consent via a cookie banner.

8. Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels

AbleSync does not currently use web beacons or tracking pixels. If we implement these technologies in the future for analytics or marketing purposes, we will:

• Update this Cookie Policy
• Request your consent where required
• Provide opt-out mechanisms

9. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.

AbleSync does not use tracking cookies for advertising, so DNT settings have minimal impact on our Service. We honor DNT by not implementing third-party tracking scripts.

10. Mobile Apps (Future)

If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use:

• Local storage (similar to cookies)
• Mobile advertising identifiers (IDFA, AAID)
• Push notification tokens

This policy will be updated to reflect mobile-specific tracking when applicable.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes in cookie usage
• New features or technologies
• Legal or regulatory requirements

Material changes will be communicated via:

• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on the website

12. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete: Remove cookies at any time via browser settings
• Opt-Out: Disable non-essential cookies (when implemented)
• Object: Contact us to object to specific cookie usage

13. Children's Privacy

AbleSync is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect cookies or data from children. If you believe a child has provided cookies/data, contact us immediately.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

• Email: [email protected]
• Company: CertiScan, Inc.
• Product: AbleSync
• Address: 521 River Rd, Woodland, GA 31836, USA