Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 24, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

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

2. How We Use Cookies

CareerHero, a product of ITOB Softwares, uses cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
CAREERHERO_SID Session management — maintains your login state and assessment progress Session (deleted when browser closes)
careerhero_cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Remembering your assessment progress if you close the browser
  • Maintaining your session during the assessment to prevent data loss
  • CSRF protection tokens for form security

3. Third-Party Cookies

We currently do not use any third-party cookies, including:

  • No advertising or tracking cookies
  • No analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • No social media tracking cookies

If we introduce third-party services in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

4. Cookie Security

Our session cookies are configured with the following security measures:

  • HttpOnly: Cookies cannot be accessed by JavaScript, preventing XSS attacks
  • Secure: Cookies are only transmitted over HTTPS connections
  • SameSite=Strict: Cookies are not sent with cross-site requests, preventing CSRF attacks

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Please note: Disabling essential cookies will prevent the assessment from functioning properly. You will not be able to take or resume assessments without session cookies enabled.

Browser-Specific Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: