Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

ClientHunt uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve our service.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• User authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Load balancing and performance optimization

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Required)

Analytics cookies are required to use ClientHunt. We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Service, which is essential for maintaining and improving our service quality. We use:

• Google Analytics: To track website usage, page views, and user behavior. This is required for service functionality and quality assurance.
• Web Vitals: To measure performance metrics (Core Web Vitals) and ensure optimal service delivery.

Important: Analytics cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. By using ClientHunt, you consent to the use of these analytics cookies. If you do not accept analytics cookies, you will not be able to use our Service.

Note: While Google provides an opt-out browser add-on, using it may prevent you from accessing ClientHunt, as analytics cookies are required for service functionality.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your language preferences
• Storing tour completion status
• Saving your search preferences
• Maintaining your session state

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how the Service performs and identify areas for improvement:

• Page load times and performance metrics
• Error tracking and debugging
• Resource usage monitoring

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (see above)
• Paddle: For payment processing (if applicable)
• Cloud Providers: For infrastructure and CDN services

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

4. Managing Cookies

Cookies are required to use ClientHunt. By using our Service, you must accept our use of cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but please note that:

• Blocking cookies will prevent you from using the Service - Cookies are essential for authentication, session management, and service functionality
• Analytics cookies are required for service quality assurance and improvement
• Disabling cookies will result in the Service being unavailable to you
• You must accept cookies during registration to create an account

Important: If you do not accept cookies, you will not be able to access or use ClientHunt. Cookies are a fundamental requirement for the Service to function.

By registering for or using ClientHunt, you explicitly consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

4.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, blocking cookies will prevent you from using ClientHunt.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

4.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while using the Service.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They include:

• Authentication tokens (typically 30 days)
• User preferences (up to 1 year)
• Analytics data (up to 2 years)

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

4.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

While you can control cookies through your browser settings, please note that blocking cookies will prevent you from using ClientHunt:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Reminder: Blocking cookies will prevent you from accessing ClientHunt, as cookies are required for service functionality.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

5.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while using the Service.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They include:

• Authentication tokens (typically 30 days)
• User preferences (up to 1 year)
• Analytics data (up to 2 years)

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage: To store user preferences, tour progress, and search cache
• Session Storage: For temporary session data
• IndexedDB: For client-side data caching (if applicable)

You can clear these through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals, as cookies are required for the Service to function properly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

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