Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Vimatech Ltd (Company Number 17001986) (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on makeresume.io (the “Service”).

When you first visit the Service, a cookie consent banner will ask for your preferences. Non-essential cookies are only placed with your explicit consent. You can change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

Similar technologies include:

• Local storage: Browser storage used to save data locally (e.g., session tokens)

• Web beacons/pixels: Small graphic images used to track page visits

• SDKs and APIs: Third-party software development kits (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Service to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in and maintain your session

• Security: Protect against CSRF attacks and unauthorized access

• Load balancing: Distribute traffic across servers

Examples: XSRF-TOKEN, makeresume_session

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for Service functionality). No consent required under UK GDPR.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience:

• Language preference: Remember your selected language

• Theme preference: Remember dark/light mode

• Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Examples: locale, theme, cookie_consent

Legal basis: Consent (where required under PECR/ePrivacy).

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Service, identify errors, and measure performance:

• Google Analytics: Track page views, user journeys, bounce rates, and traffic sources (anonymized IP addresses)

• Internal analytics: Feature usage, export activity, error tracking

Examples: _ga, _gid, _gat

Legal basis: Consent.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Paddle: Payment processing and subscription management. See Paddle’s Privacy Policy.

• Google Analytics: Analyzes how users interact with the Service (page views, user journeys, feature usage). Requires your consent. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Data Processing Terms.

• Google reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot protection. See Google’s Privacy Policy.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

3.5 Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)

Currently, we do not use advertising or marketing cookies. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this Policy and obtain your consent first.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by duration:

4.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication and session management.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Used for preferences and analytics.

4.3 Cookie Duration Table

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Duration
makeresume_session	MakeResume	Authentication & session	Session
XSRF-TOKEN	MakeResume	CSRF protection	Session
locale	MakeResume	Language preference	1 year
theme	MakeResume	Dark/light mode	1 year
cookie_consent	MakeResume	Remember cookie preferences	1 year
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguish users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguish users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttle request rate	1 minute

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the Service, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies: Allow all non-essential cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies: Only use strictly necessary cookies

• Manage preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of any page.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies

• Block third-party cookies only

• Delete cookies after each browsing session

• View and delete existing cookies

For instructions, visit your browser’s help page:

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Safari

• Microsoft Edge

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Service (e.g., you may not be able to log in).

5.3 Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or the Service. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Service or updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please use our contact form.

• Company: Vimatech Ltd

• Company Number: 17001986

• ICO Registration: ZC155985

• Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom