VeriTalent Cookie Policy

Related Documents

• VeriTalent Terms & Conditions
• VeriTalent Privacy Policy
• VeriTalent AI Transparency & Automated Decision Disclosure

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website or use an online service.

Cookies help websites and applications recognise your device, remember your preferences, improve security and understand how services are used.

For simplicity, this Policy uses the term "cookies" to include similar technologies such as:

• Local storage
• Session storage
• Web beacons
• Pixels
• Software Development Kits (SDKs)
• Device identifiers
• Similar technologies used to support Platform functionality

3. Why We Use Cookies

VeriTalent uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate and secure the Platform
• Authenticate users
• Maintain secure login sessions
• Remember user preferences
• Improve Platform performance and reliability
• Analyse Platform usage
• Detect fraud, abuse and suspicious activity
• Support verification workflows
• Support AI-powered Platform functionality
• Improve user experience

3.1 Not for Advertising Profiles

Cookies are used to help deliver a secure and reliable Platform and are not intended to build advertising profiles of our users.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot generally be disabled through our systems.

They help us:

• Authenticate users
• Maintain secure sessions
• Protect user accounts
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Process requests
• Deliver core Platform functionality

4.1.1 Impact if Disabled

Without these cookies, certain VeriTalent services may not function properly.

4.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve its performance and usability.

Information collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Features used
• Navigation patterns
• Session duration
• Error reports
• Device characteristics
• Performance metrics

4.2.1 De-identification

Where reasonably practicable, analytics information is aggregated or de-identified before analysis.

4.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience across the Platform. Examples include:

• Preferred language
• Region
• Dashboard settings
• Accessibility preferences
• Notification preferences
• User interface customisation

4.3.1 Non-Essential

These cookies enhance your experience but are not essential for basic Platform functionality.

4.4 Security Cookies

Security cookies help protect both users and the Platform. They may be used to:

• Detect suspicious activity
• Prevent unauthorised access
• Support identity verification
• Protect AI services
• Secure verification workflows
• Protect user accounts
• Maintain Platform integrity

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

To maintain user trust and privacy:

• We do not use cookies for third-party behavioural advertising.
• We do not use cookies to create advertising profiles.
• We do not sell, rent or trade cookie-related information.
• We do not permit third parties to use VeriTalent cookies for unrelated advertising purposes.

6. Third-Party Services

VeriTalent may use trusted third-party providers to support Platform operations. These providers may include:

• Cloud infrastructure providers
• Security and fraud prevention providers
• Analytics providers
• Performance monitoring providers
• Identity verification providers
• Payment service providers

6.1 Provider Obligations

These providers process information only on our behalf, for authorised purposes and in accordance with appropriate contractual, security and confidentiality obligations.

7. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser or device settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block future cookies
• Configure cookie preferences

7.1 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the availability or functionality of some VeriTalent services.

8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Where required by applicable law, VeriTalent relies on one or more of the following legal bases for the use of cookies:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests in providing secure, reliable and efficient Platform services

8.1 Withdrawing Consent

Where consent is required, you may withdraw or modify your cookie preferences in accordance with applicable law.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in applicable law
• Platform enhancements
• Security improvements
• Operational requirements
• Technology developments

9.1 Notice of Changes

Where appropriate, we will notify users of material changes through the Platform or by other reasonable means.

The updated version will become effective on the published Effective Date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Adsoft Online Ltd

Website: https://veritalent.com

Email: hello@veritalent.com