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Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and improve your overall experience.

2. Cookies we use

Essential (always active)

cvstage-auth

Keeps you signed in. It lasts up to 7 days or until you sign out.

Essential

NEXT_LOCALE

Remembers your language (English, Arabic or Kurdish) so the site opens in it next time.

Essential

cookie-consent

Remembers your cookie choice. It is stored in your browser's local storage, not sent to us.

Essential

Analytics (only after you accept)

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Google Analytics. Counts visits and shows which pages are used. Data is sent to Google.

Performance

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Microsoft Clarity. Records anonymized heatmaps and session replays so we can find usability problems. Data is sent to Microsoft.

Performance

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PostHog. Product analytics on how features are used. Session replay runs on public pages only, never inside your dashboard.

Performance

We also use Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights to measure page speed. They do not use cookies.

3. What we do NOT do

✓We do not use advertising cookies
✓We do not sell your data to advertisers
✓We do not allow third-party advertising on CVStage
✓Analytics and replay tools stay off until you accept

4. Managing cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking essential cookies will stop you from signing in.

You can change your choice at any time:

5. Contact

Cookie enquiries: support@cvstage.com