Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Career Step uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our CV creation platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly.
- Authentication tokens (to keep you logged in)
- Session management
- Security features
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings.
- Language preferences
- Display settings
- Form data (to save your progress)
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site.
- Pages visited and time spent
- Features used
- Error reports
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| token | Authentication | 24 hours |
| session_id | Session management | Session |
| preferences | User preferences | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Consent tracking | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- PayFast: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- Analytics services: To understand site usage (anonymized data)
5. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of Career Step, such as staying logged in or saving your CV progress.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:
- Store your authentication token securely
- Cache certain data for faster page loads
- Save form progress to prevent data loss
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. We respect this preference and limit tracking when this signal is detected, though essential cookies will still be used to provide our service.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of Career Step after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Career Step
Email: support@careerstep.co.za
South Africa