How We Use Cookies
MakeCV uses cookies for the following core purposes:
- Authentication: To keep you securely logged in and manage your session
- Preferences: To remember your settings such as dark/light mode and language
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it
- Security: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious activity
- Payments: To ensure a secure and smooth checkout experience via Stripe
We do not use advertising or marketing tracking cookies. We do not sell your cookie data to advertisers or use cross-site tracking to follow you around the internet.
Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a complete list of cookies used on MakeCV:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session_token | MakeCV | Keeps you logged in during your session | Essential | Session |
| auth_token | MakeCV | Persistent authentication between sessions | Essential | 30 days |
| theme_preference | MakeCV | Remembers your light/dark mode preference | Preference | 1 year |
| ph_* | PostHog | Analytics — page views, feature usage, user behavior | Analytics | 1 year |
| __stripe_* | Stripe | Payment fraud prevention and session continuity | Essential | Session |
| _vercel_* | Vercel | CDN routing and performance optimization | Essential | Session |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on MakeCV are placed by trusted third-party services we use to operate the platform:
PostHog
Product analytics to understand feature usage and improve UX. Data is anonymized and not shared.
View PostHog Privacy Policy →Stripe
Payment processing. Stripe sets cookies for fraud prevention and session continuity during checkout.
View Stripe Privacy Policy →Vercel
Our hosting provider sets cookies for CDN caching, routing, and performance optimization.
View Vercel Privacy Policy →Resend
Email delivery service. May track email open rates via pixel cookies for transactional emails.
View Resend Privacy Policy →Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies. Here are your options:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete all existing cookies
- Set the browser to notify you before cookies are stored
Find cookie settings for popular browsers:
Disabling essential cookies (authentication, session) will prevent you from logging into MakeCV or using core features. Analytics and preference cookies are optional and can be disabled without impacting core functionality.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, MakeCV does not respond to browser DNT signals. However, we limit our cookie usage to what is necessary for operation and basic analytics, and we do not engage in cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
For significant changes, we may also notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to reach out:
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