Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

NearSkill Jobs(“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at nearskilljobs.com (the “Platform”), a job discovery platform serving users across the United States. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, local storage, session storage, and similar tracking technologies (collectively, “cookies”) when you visit or interact with the Platform.

By continuing to browse or use the Platform, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy and our use of cookies as described in this policy. For broader information about how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, phone, tablet, or other device when you visit. Cookies make websites function, perform, remember user preferences, and provide information to site operators about how visitors use the site. Beyond traditional browser cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage (data stored in your browser that persists across sessions), session storage (temporary data cleared when you close your browser), and tracking pixels (tiny transparent images that help us understand whether certain pages or emails have been viewed).

Cookies may be classified as “first-party cookies” (set directly by the NearSkill Jobsdomain you are visiting) or “third-party cookies” (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, such as an analytics or infrastructure provider). Cookies may be “session cookies,” which are temporary and expire when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies,” which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

3. Cookie Categories

Cookies serve different purposes. The Platform uses four categories of cookies:

3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionality such as secure user authentication, session management, page navigation, load balancing across servers, and access to protected areas of the Platform. Without these cookies, the Platform cannot function and services you have requested—such as browsing job listings, submitting applications, or managing your account—cannot be provided.

Essential cookies do not store personal information and are set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Under most U.S. state privacy laws, these cookies do not require opt-in consent because they are necessary for the Platform to deliver the service you have requested.

3.2 Functional (Preference) Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into the Platform. They enable the Platform to recall information that changes the way the site behaves or looks, such as your preferred language, region, text size, or display preferences.

For example, a functional cookie may remember your saved job search filters, your preferred sort order for listings, or whether you have dismissed a welcome message. If you disable these cookies, the Platform will still function, but some convenience features may be unavailable and your experience may be less tailored to your preferences.

3.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform by collecting and reporting information about usage patterns, traffic, and performance. These cookies allow us to measure and improve the Platform by tracking metrics such as: which pages are visited most, how long users spend on different sections, what search terms lead visitors to the Platform, which browsers and devices are used, whether users encounter error pages, and page load speed across different regions of the United States.

We may use third-party analytics providers to help collect and process this information. These services may place their own cookies or use similar technologies to generate aggregated, de-identified statistical data. Any analytics services we engage are configured to minimize the collection of personal information—for example, by anonymizing IP addresses and prohibiting the use of analytics data for the provider’s own purposes. The data collected through analytics cookies is used to improve the Platform’s usability, performance, and the relevance of job search results for our users.

3.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies

Advertising and targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited a website, and this information may be shared with advertising networks and other organizations.

At this time, NearSkill Jobsdoes not deploy advertising or targeting cookies on the Platform. We do not sell user data, run ad networks, engage in behavioral advertising, or use tracking technologies for the purpose of serving targeted advertisements. If this practice changes in the future—for example, if we introduce sponsored job listings or employer-branding placements that involve tracking—we will update this Cookie Policy, provide clear notice on the Platform, and, where required by applicable law, obtain your prior consent before any advertising cookies are placed on your device.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Platform may be placed by trusted third-party service providers that we engage to support Platform operations. These third parties may include:

• Hosting & Infrastructure Providers: Our hosting platform may place cookies related to load balancing, security, content delivery, and performance monitoring to ensure the Platform remains fast and available across the United States.
• Analytics Services: We may engage analytics providers to help us understand Platform usage. These providers may place first-party or third-party cookies to collect aggregated usage statistics. Any such provider is contractually obligated to handle data in accordance with our instructions and applicable law.
• Authentication & Database Services: Our backend infrastructure may use session tokens and secure cookies that are essential for user authentication and data storage operations.

Third-party providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control the cookies placed by third parties and make no representations regarding their policies or practices. We select third-party providers based on their commitment to data protection and contractual obligations to process data only as directed by us.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies placed on your device have varying lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies are temporary and exist only while your browser is open. They are deleted when you close your browser. Session cookies are used for essential functions such as maintaining your authenticated state during a single visit.
• Persistent Cookiesremain on your device for a predetermined period after you close your browser—this can range from a few minutes to several years, depending on the cookie’s purpose. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences across visits and to enable analytics services to recognize returning visitors for statistical purposes.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies on the Platform. You can manage your cookie preferences through the methods described below.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers provide controls that allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. You can configure your browser to:

• Accept all cookies (default in most browsers).
• Block all third-party cookies.
• Block all cookies from specific sites.
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser.
• Receive a prompt before a cookie is placed.
• View and delete individual cookies stored on your device.

Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser. Consult your browser’s help documentation for specific guidance. Common browser references include:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites indicating your preference regarding online tracking. At this time, the Platform does not respond to DNT browser signals because no uniform industry or legal standard for DNT has been adopted. You may, however, use the other cookie management tools described in this policy to control your preferences.

6.3 Effect of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or delete cookies, please be aware that:

• Essential Platform features (including account access, job search, and form submissions) may not function if necessary cookies are blocked.
• Any preferences you have set (such as search filters or display options) may be lost and will need to be re-set on each visit.
• Analytics and performance improvements driven by anonymized usage data may be less accurate, which affects our ability to optimize the Platform for all users.

Disabling cookies does not delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. To remove existing cookies, you must use the cookie management tools within your browser settings.

7. U.S. Privacy Law Considerations

NearSkill Jobs operates in the United States and is designed to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws that address the use of cookies and tracking technologies. Several U.S. states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that grant residents certain rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and similar laws in other states.

Under these frameworks, certain types of cookies may be considered a “sale” or “share” of personal information or may constitute “targeted advertising.” As stated in this policy, NearSkill Jobs does not use cookies for targeted advertising and does not sell or share personal information collected through cookies with third parties for their own commercial purposes. Residents of states with applicable privacy laws may have rights to access, delete, or opt out of certain data practices. For more information about your rights, please consult our Privacy Policy.

8. Upcoming Cookie Consent & Preference Center

We are developing a more detailed cookie consent and preference management interface (“Cookie Preference Center”) that will be deployed on the Platform. Once implemented, this mechanism will:

• Display a clear cookie banner upon your first visit to the Platform, providing an overview of the cookie categories in use.
• Allow you to accept or decline cookies by category (essential, functional, analytics, advertising) before any non-essential cookies are placed.
• Provide an accessible preference center where you can review the specific cookies in use and modify your consent choices at any time.
• Record your consent preferences so they are respected on subsequent visits.
• Comply with applicable U.S. state privacy law requirements for opt-in or opt-out consent mechanisms where required.

Until the Cookie Preference Center is live, you can manage cookies using the browser-level controls described in Section 6 of this policy. We will update this page when the consent mechanism becomes available.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, updates to our service providers, new regulatory requirements, or other operational, legal, or technical developments. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes—such as the introduction of new cookie categories or a change in how we share cookie data with third parties—we may provide additional notice, such as a banner on the Platform or an email to registered users, where appropriate.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes to this policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy choices, please contact us at: [email protected].

For broader questions about how NearSkill Jobs collects, uses, and protects your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.