Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 6, 2025

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, help you navigate between pages efficiently, and make your experience more enjoyable.

2. How We Use Cookies

Applytide uses the following types of cookies and similar technologies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

  • access_token: Authenticates your login session (expires after 15 minutes)
  • refresh_token: Allows automatic session renewal (expires after 7 days, or 30 days if "Remember Me" is checked)
  • client_id: Identifies your browser for session management

Functional Cookies

These enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

  • recentSearches: Stored in your browser's local storage to show recent job searches in the quick search widget
  • User preferences: Remember your dashboard settings and display preferences

Security Features

All authentication cookies use security best practices:

  • HttpOnly: Cookies cannot be accessed by JavaScript, preventing XSS attacks
  • Secure: Cookies are only sent over HTTPS in production
  • SameSite: Set to "lax" to prevent cross-site request forgery
  • Path restrictions: Refresh tokens are limited to /auth paths for additional security

What we DON'T use: Applytide does not use analytics cookies, marketing cookies, or third-party tracking cookies. We do not share cookie data with advertisers or external analytics services.

3. Your Choices

Authentication Cookies: These are required for the application to function. If you disable them, you will not be able to log in or use authenticated features of Applytide.

Browser Controls: You can manage cookies through your browser 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

Local Storage: Recent job searches are stored locally in your browser and can be cleared by clearing your browser's local storage or using your browser's developer tools.

4. Cookie Retention

Our cookies have the following lifespans:

  • Access Token: 15 minutes (automatically refreshed while you're active)
  • Refresh Token: 7 days (or 30 days if "Remember Me" was selected during login)
  • Recent Searches: Stored locally until you clear your browser data
  • Session Data: Cleared when you log out or the session expires

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date.

6. Contact Us

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