Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 26, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit — for example, keeping you logged in, remembering your preferences, or understanding how you use the site.
We comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR. This means we ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to work. They cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality. No consent is required to set these cookies under PECR.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| connect.sid | Session authentication — keeps you logged in | Session |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
| hirebyai_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences (localStorage) | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform — for example, which pages are most popular and where users encounter difficulties. This helps us improve the experience. We only set these cookies with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — anonymised usage statistics | 2 years |
No personal data is shared with third-party analytics providers. IP addresses are anonymised before processing.
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Hirebyai, a cookie banner appears giving you the choice to accept all cookies or essential cookies only. You can also manage your preferences in detail using the "Manage" option in the banner.
To change or withdraw your choice at any time, select "Cookie Settings" in the site footer.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the platform. The following links explain how to manage cookies in common browsers:
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use Google OAuth for sign-in. If you choose to log in via Google, Google may set its own cookies according to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not control third-party cookies set during the OAuth authentication flow.
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any cookies for retargeting or profiling purposes.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or regulation. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date at the top. For significant changes, we will notify you via the platform or email.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about how we use cookies:
Email: contact@agniaisolutions.com
ICO (UK Data Protection Authority): ico.org.uk