This Cookie Policy explains how SIKER uses cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, local storage and similar tracking technologies (collectively, Cookies) when you access or use our Services, including siker.info and the Seek, TalentOS and PathMaker platforms. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit them. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences and collect information about your interaction with the site. Cookies may be set by SIKER (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that we use (third-party cookies). They can be persistent (stored until they expire or you delete them) or session (deleted when you close the browser).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the functioning of the Services and cannot be deactivated. They enable essential functions such as user authentication, session management, security tokens, and access to protected functionality. Legal basis: legitimate interest/need to execute the contract.
- sikerSession: Session identifier for authenticated users.
- csrfToken – Protection token against cross-site request forgery attacks.
- authState – Records the multi-factor authentication state.
- cookieConsent – Saves your cookie consent preferences.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced and personalized functionality. Disabling it may affect certain functions. Legal basis: consent.
- userPreferences – Stores language, theme, and panel layout settings.
- onboardingProgress – Records the completion status of the onboarding process.
- recentActivity – Remembers recently accessed features for faster navigation.
2.3 Analysis and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Services, identify performance issues, and improve product quality. The data collected is aggregated and pseudonymised. Legal basis: consent (or legitimate interest when data is anonymized).
- _ga, _gid (Google Analytics): Measures traffic patterns and user behavior. Retention: 2 years / 24 hours respectively.
- mp_* (Mixpanel): analyzes the use of functionalities and conversion funnels. Retention: 1 year.
- intercom-id-* (Intercom): Supports customer service chat sessions. Retention: 9 months.
2.4 Marketing and Segmentation Cookies
These cookies may be used to display advertising relevant to your interests on third-party platforms and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. Legal basis: consent.
- _fbp (Meta/Facebook Pixel): measures campaign conversions. Retention: 3 months.
- _gcl_au (Google Ads) – Links ad clicks to conversion events. Retention: 3 months.
- li_fat_id (LinkedIn Insight Tag): measures the performance of B2B campaigns. Retention: 30 days.
We do not use marketing cookies to build behavioral profiles that are sold to third parties. Consent for marketing cookies is obtained separately from consent for other categories of cookies.
3. Consent and Cookie Management
When you visit the Services for the first time, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or customize your preferences by category. Your preferences are stored in the cookieConsent cookie and can be updated at any time through the Privacy Settings link in the footer of our website or in your Account Settings.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and site data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage website data.
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
Please note that disabling all cookies may prevent certain features, including login and personalization, from working properly.
4. Third Party Services and Exclusion
For third-party analytics and marketing cookies, you can opt out through the following mechanisms:
- Google Analytics Opt Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads Preferences: https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta/Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- LinkedIn Ads Opt-Out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info
5. Do Not Track Sign
Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) signal. We do not currently respond to DNT signals as there is no universally accepted standard for how services should respond. We will update this policy if industry standards develop.
6. Cookies and Minors
For underage users accessing the Services under parental or institutional supervision, non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) are disabled by default and can only be activated by the parent or supervising institution in accordance with applicable legislation. Strictly necessary cookies remain active to ensure the security and functionality of the Services.
7. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in the technologies we use or in applicable regulations. Material changes will be communicated via the cookie consent banner and, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of Cookies, please contact privacy@siker.info or visit https://siker.info/cookies.
See also our Privacy Policy.
Terms of Service and the AI Transparency Policy.
Document 3 of the SIKER Legal Framework 2025. Read together with the Privacy Policy.