Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CareerScout AI ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
- Authentication: We use Firebase Authentication which relies on cookies/local storage to maintain your signed-in state across pages.
- Security: We use cookies to detect and prevent security risks.
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use Local Storage (also known as DOM storage) to save your preferences (such as selected countries or view settings) directly on your browser. This data is not sent to our servers with every request but helps provide a persistent user experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Firebase: For authentication and database connectivity.
5. How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted (e.g., you may not be able to sign in).