What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved in your browser while using our service. They help us ensure better operation of the career aptitude test and analyze how the site is used.
What cookies do we use?
1. Essential cookies (always active)
Do not require consent – necessary for service operation
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | User session identification | Until browser closed |
| login_token | Login memory | 30 days |
| test_progress | Test progress saving | Until test completion |
| csrf_token | Protection against attacks | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Cookie consent memory | 1 year |
Purpose: login, security, basic service functionality
2. Functional cookies
Require consent – improve user experience
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Interface settings | 1 year |
| language | Language selection | 1 year |
| test_reminders | Test reminders | 6 months |
Purpose: experience personalization, preference memory
3. Analytics cookies
Require consent – help us improve the service
Google Analytics:
- _ga (2 years) – user recognition
- _ga[container-id] (2 years) – session state storage
- _gid (24 hours) – user recognition
Purpose: traffic analysis, usage statistics, test optimization
4. Marketing cookies
Require consent – ad personalization
Facebook Pixel:
- _fbp (3 months) – conversion tracking
- fr (3 months) – ad delivery
Stripe (payments):
- Various technical cookies for processing 245 PLN payments for Premium test
Purpose: remarketing, ad effectiveness measurement, campaign optimization
4.1 Managing marketing cookies:
With one click you can disable:
- Facebook remarketing – link in every email
- Google Ads – via Google Ad Settings
- All marketing cookies – in “Cookie Settings”
4.2 Do Not Track vs Global Privacy Control:
- Do Not Track (DNT): We do not respond to DNT signals from browsers
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): We respond to GPC signals
How to use GPC:
- Download a browser supporting GPC: globalprivacycontrol.org
- Enable GPC signal in browser settings
- Important: You must enable GPC separately for each browser/extension
4.3 Managing marketing cookies:
With one click you can disable:
- Facebook remarketing – link in every email
- Google Ads – via Google Ad Settings
- All marketing cookies – in “Cookie Settings”
Managing personalized marketing
Opt-out from personalized ads:
With one click you can disable:
- Facebook remarketing – link in every email
- Google Ads – via Google Ad Settings
- All marketing cookies – in “Cookie Settings”
Transparent Ad Settings:
In the user panel you’ll find:
- Ad history – what ads we showed you
- Interest categories – how we profile you
- Personalization control – enable/disable each category
Cookie management
On our site:
Click “Cookie Settings” in the footer – you can enable/disable individual categories
In your browser:
- 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
External tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Facebook Off-Facebook Activity: facebook.com/off_facebook_activity
What happens if you disable cookies?
| Cookie Type | Consequences of Disabling |
|---|---|
| Essential | Service may not work – unable to log in |
| Functional | No settings memory, reconfiguration required |
| Analytics | No impact on service operation |
| Marketing | Ads less tailored to your interests |
Cookies for minors
For users 12-17 years:
- Parental/guardian consent required for marketing cookies
- Automatic disabling of marketing cookies without consent
- Full test functionality with essential and functional cookies
Changes to cookie policy
We will inform about significant changes:
- Information banner on the site
- Email to registered users
- 14 days before implementing changes
Contact regarding cookies and privacy
- General questions: support@findyou.io
- GDPR/Privacy matters: privacy@findyou.io
- Security incidents: security@findyou.io
- Email subject: “Questions about FindYou.io cookies”