Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on HireSwam.

Last updated: December 28, 2024 | Effective: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and helping us analyze how our website is used.

We use both first-party cookies (set by HireSwam) and third-party cookies (set by our partners) to provide and improve our services.

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies
Required

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Purpose: Authentication, security, and basic website functionality
Examples: Session tokens, Security tokens, Load balancing
Retention: Session or up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Purpose: Website performance analysis and improvement
Examples: Google Analytics, Page views, User behavior tracking
Retention: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings
Examples: Language preferences, Theme settings, User preferences
Retention: Up to 1 year
Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.

Purpose: Personalized advertising and remarketing
Examples: Ad targeting, Conversion tracking, Social media pixels
Retention: Up to 1 year

Third-Party Services

ServicePurposeTypeRetentionPrivacy Policy
Google AnalyticsWebsite analytics and performance tracking
Analytics
2 yearsView Policy
Google AdsAdvertising and conversion tracking
Marketing
1 yearView Policy
Facebook PixelSocial media advertising
Marketing
1 yearView Policy
StripePayment processing
Essential
SessionView Policy
How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

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

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can control cookies through your browser app settings or by using privacy-focused browsers that block tracking by default.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on HireSwam:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Your preferences and settings may not be saved
  • Some features may not work properly
  • You may see less relevant job recommendations
  • Website performance analytics will be impacted

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@hireswam.com
Phone: +254 700 123 456
Address: HireSwam Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.