Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

This Cookie Policy explains how Vastika Inc ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and job portal (the "Services"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

• Essential Functions: To enable core website functionality, such as user authentication and session management
• Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and improve website security
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, display settings)
• Performance: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
• Analytics: To collect information about website usage and visitor behavior
• Functionality: To provide enhanced features and personalization

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website to help us improve its performance.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Services

4.2 Firebase (Google)

4.3 Vercel

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used primarily for authentication and navigation.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Common durations:

• Authentication: Up to 30 days (to keep you logged in)
• Analytics: Up to 2 years (Google Analytics)
• Preferences: Up to 1 year (to remember your settings)

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings (some analytics tools respect this)

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can control tracking through:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide multiple ways to control cookies and tracking as described in this policy.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

8.1 Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

• Store user preferences (theme, language)
• Cache data for better performance
• Remember your job search filters
• Store draft job applications

8.2 Web Beacons (Pixels)

We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in our emails to track email open rates and link clicks. This helps us understand which emails are most effective and improve our communications.

8.3 Server Logs

Our web servers automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is used for system administration, security, and analytics purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Please review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

12. Cookie Summary Table