Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how TalentPilot Inc. ("TalentPilot," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at talentpilotai.com (the "Site") and our AI-driven talent intelligence platform (the "Platform"), and how you can control your cookie preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional detail about how we collect, use, and protect personal information generally.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website or use a web application. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide functionality, and to generate information about user behavior that helps website operators improve their services.
Cookies set by the website operator you are visiting are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website — such as analytics tools, advertising platforms, and social media features.
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as web beacons (also called "pixels" or "tracking pixels"), which are small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand user behavior; local storage, which is a browser-based data store used to maintain session state and user preferences; and session storage, which is similar to local storage but clears automatically when a browser session ends.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several important purposes:
- To make our Site and Platform work: Essential cookies enable core functionality including user authentication, session management, security protection, and basic navigation. Without these cookies, the Site and Platform cannot function properly.
- To remember your preferences: Preference cookies store settings you have chosen, such as your language preference, display settings, or cookie consent choice, so you do not need to re-enter them on every visit.
- To analyze how our services are used: Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our Site and Platform, including which pages are visited, how long users spend on pages, where traffic comes from, and what actions users take. This information helps us identify improvement opportunities.
- To personalize your experience: Functionality cookies enable us to provide enhanced features and personalization, such as remembering which features of the Platform you have used most frequently to surface them more prominently.
- To measure marketing effectiveness: Marketing cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our advertising and content marketing activities by tracking whether visitors from specific campaigns go on to request demos or sign up for accounts.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site and Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting privacy preferences. Examples include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session while you are logged into the Platform | Session |
| csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preference (stored in localStorage) | Persistent |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site and Platform. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized. We use this data to understand traffic patterns, identify popular content, and improve user experience. We use these cookies only with your consent.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga (Google Analytics) | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a random ID; tracks session and page data | 2 years |
| _ga_* (Google Analytics 4) | Maintains session state for GA4 event tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users in GA4; used to throttle request rate | 24 hours |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. We use these cookies only with your consent.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| tp_prefs | Stores your Platform display preferences and settings | 1 year |
| intercom-session-* (Intercom) | Customer support chat functionality; identifies returning visitors to maintain conversation history | 1 week |
3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits and are used to show you more relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. We use these cookies only with your consent.
| Cookie / Technology | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp (Facebook Pixel) | Measures effectiveness of Facebook advertising campaigns | 3 months |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | Measures conversions from LinkedIn ad campaigns and enables LinkedIn retargeting | 90 days |
| hs_* (HubSpot) | Tracks marketing interactions and form submissions for CRM purposes | 13 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. When you accept cookies on our Site, you consent to third-party cookies being set as described in this policy. Third-party cookie providers each have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Intercom: Intercom Privacy Policy
- HubSpot: HubSpot Privacy Policy
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn Privacy Policy
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies or manage your preferences. Your consent choice is stored locally and will be remembered on subsequent visits. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site and revisiting the page, or by contacting us at privacy@talentpilotai.com.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View the cookies stored by your browser and delete them individually or in bulk
- Block cookies from all websites or from specific websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a website attempts to set a cookie
- Enable a "Do Not Track" signal (note: this site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals)
Browser-specific instructions for managing cookies:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and Platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without preventing the Platform from functioning properly.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Additional opt-out options for interest-based advertising are available through the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.
6. Cookies and Your Privacy
Cookie data is treated as personal information where it can identify or reasonably be linked to an individual. Our handling of all personal information, including information collected through cookies, is governed by our Privacy Policy. We do not sell cookie data to third parties, and we do not use analytics cookie data to make automated decisions about individuals.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, the technologies we use, or applicable legal requirements. We will post the updated policy with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
TalentPilot Inc.
Privacy Team
New York, NY
Email: privacy@talentpilotai.com