Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Hire Newcomers Canada (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be “session” cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our platform:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to your actions, such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting privacy preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sb-access-token | User authentication session | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Session refresh for authentication | 7 days |
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| csrf-token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| va | Vercel Analytics — anonymous page view tracking | Session |
| va-id | Vercel Analytics — anonymous visitor identification | 1 year |
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the platform to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Stores your language preference (English/French) | 1 year |
| theme | Stores your display theme preference | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that we use. These services include:
- Supabase: Authentication cookies for secure login sessions.
- Stripe:Fraud prevention cookies set during the checkout process. Stripe's cookie policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy.
- Vercel Analytics: Privacy-focused, anonymous analytics. No personally identifiable information is collected.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of the platform.
- Cookie consent: When you first visit our platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
Here are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Hire Newcomers Canada
Email: hello@hirenewcomerscanada.ca
Website: hirenewcomerscanada.ca