This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use on the website yourjobremote.com, why we use them, and how you can manage them. This policy supplements our Privacy Policy and complies with the ePrivacy Regulation (Directive 2002/58/EC) and the GDPR.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure the proper functioning of websites, store preferences, and collect usage statistics. Cookies may be placed by the website you visit ("first-party cookies") or by third-party providers ("third-party cookies").
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website. Without them, the website cannot function properly. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __session | Clerk | User authentication — maintains your login session | Session |
| __client_uat | Clerk | Client authentication state | Session |
| __clerk_db_jwt | Clerk | JSON Web Token for secure authentication | Session |
| cookie_consent | YourJobRemote | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide an enhanced user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| locale | YourJobRemote | Stores your language preference (Greek/English) | 1 year |
| theme | YourJobRemote | Stores display preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Payment Processing Cookies
Stripe, our payment provider, places cookies during the payment process for security and fraud prevention.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Device identifier for fraud prevention | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Payment session identifier | 30 minutes |
2.4 Error Monitoring Cookies
Sentry uses cookies and similar technologies for application error monitoring, allowing us to improve the user experience.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sentryReplaySession | Sentry | Application error and performance monitoring | Session |
3. Third-Party Cookies via Embeds
Our website embeds third-party widgets that may place their own cookies:
- Calendly: The booking embed may place cookies for calendar functionality.
- Stripe Elements: Card input fields may place cookies for security.
We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information, please refer to their respective privacy policies:
4. Managing Cookies
On your first visit to our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time.
4.1 Via Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the most popular browsers:
4.2 Effects of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Specifically:
- Authentication cookies (Clerk) are required for login — without them, you will not be able to use services that require an account.
- Payment cookies (Stripe) are required for secure completion of purchases.
- Language cookies can be disabled without significant impact — you will simply need to select a language on each visit.
5. Cookie Storage Duration
- Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specific period (typically 30 days to 1 year), depending on their purpose.
- Authentication cookies: Last for the duration of your active session or up to 30 days if you select "Remember me".
6. Cookies & GDPR
In accordance with the ePrivacy Regulation and the GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies are placed without consent, as they are essential for the operation of the service.
- For all other cookies, we request explicit consent before placing them.
- You may withdraw your consent at any time.
- We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.
7. Changes to the Cookie Policy
We may periodically update this policy. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of the page. In the event of material changes, we will request your consent again via the cookie banner.
8. Contact
For questions regarding our cookies:
- Email: legal@yourjobremote.com
- Business: YourJobRemote
- Responsible person: Dimitris Chatzigeorgiou
- Location: Thessaloniki, Greece