Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 14, 2025
Welcome to Staffing Maker’s Cookie Policy. This policy explains how Staffing Maker uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, which offers 12 free tools (including Time Zone Converter, W2 Calculator, Resume Points Finder, VISA Lookup, AI Prompt Generator, Email Format Generator, Text Humanizer, Find USA Clients, Tax Term Calculator, and Currency Calculator), notes and resources (such as Resume Database, Bench Sales Notes, Recruitment Notes, Interview & Job Support, and Employee Forms & Resources), a resume submission feature for job seekers, and articles on US staffing. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our services.
Our goal is to be transparent about how we use cookies to enhance your experience while ensuring your privacy. This policy complements our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on data collection and usage.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide insights into how the site is used. We also use similar technologies, such as web beacons and pixel tags, which serve comparable purposes.
1.1 Purpose of Cookies
Cookies on Staffing Maker enable us to:
- Ensure our website and tools operate smoothly.
- Save your preferences, such as tool settings, for a personalized experience.
- Analyze how users interact with our services to improve functionality and content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies to support various aspects of our website. Below is a breakdown of the cookies we employ:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Functionality Cookies: Enable core features, such as maintaining settings in tools like the W2 Calculator or Time Zone Converter.
- Security Cookies: Protect our website and users by detecting suspicious activity.
Without these cookies, you may not be able to use certain features, such as saving inputs or navigating seamlessly.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized data about how you use our website, helping us understand user behavior and improve our services. They track:
- Which tools (e.g., VISA Lookup, AI Prompt Generator) are used most frequently.
- Popular pages, such as Recruitment Notes or US staffing articles.
- General navigation patterns, like time spent on the site or click paths.
This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
2.3 Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a tailored experience. For example:
- Storing your preferred currency in the Currency Calculator.
- Recalling your inputs in the Email Format Generator for future visits.
These cookies enhance convenience but are not essential for basic functionality.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to support the following purposes:
3.1 Enhancing User Experience
- Maintaining tool settings, so you don’t have to re-enter data (e.g., in the Tax Term Calculator).
- Ensuring seamless navigation across pages, such as from Bench Sales Notes to Resume Database.
- Optimizing load times and compatibility across devices and browsers.
3.2 Improving Services
- Analyzing which tools or resources are most popular to guide future development.
- Identifying technical issues, such as broken links or slow-loading pages.
- Tracking engagement with articles to create more relevant content for the US staffing community.
3.3 Security and Performance
- Monitoring for suspicious activity to protect our platform and users.
- Ensuring our website remains accessible and responsive under high traffic.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website. These include:
4.1 Analytics Providers
We work with trusted analytics platforms to collect anonymized data about site usage. These providers may place cookies to:
- Track visitor interactions, such as clicks on the Resume Points Finder or Interview Support resources.
- Generate reports on site performance and user demographics.
These cookies are controlled by the third party, and their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.
4.2 Hosting and Infrastructure Providers
Our hosting services may use cookies to ensure website stability and performance. These cookies do not collect personal information and are limited to technical operations.
We ensure that third-party providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use cookies only for the purposes we specify.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have control over how cookies are used on Staffing Maker. Here are your options:
5.1 Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
You can adjust your browser settings to:
- Block all cookies, though this may prevent essential features (e.g., saving inputs in the AI Prompt Generator) from working.
- Allow only certain types of cookies, such as essential cookies.
- Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser.
- Clear existing cookies to reset preferences.
Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Check your browser’s help section for guidance.
5.2 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. We respect DNT signals where applicable, limiting non-essential tracking when this setting is enabled.
5.3 Opting Out of Analytics Cookies
You can opt out of analytics cookies by:
- Using browser extensions or tools that block tracking scripts.
- Visiting the opt-out pages of our analytics providers, if available (links may be found in their privacy policies).
Note that opting out may not affect essential cookies required for site functionality.
6. Cookie Retention
Cookies are retained only as long as necessary for their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser, used for temporary settings during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., up to 1 year) to remember preferences or track analytics.
- Analytics Cookies: May store anonymized data indefinitely to analyze long-term trends, but this data cannot identify you.
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings to reset retention periods.
7. International Data Transfers
Staffing Maker is operated from India and primarily serves users in the United States. Cookies and related data may be stored or processed in India, where data protection laws may differ from those in your region. By using our website, you consent to this transfer. We take steps to ensure compliance with applicable data protection standards.
8. Your Rights Regarding Cookies
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, such as:
- Access: Request details about the cookies we use and the data they collect.
- Objection: Object to the use of non-essential cookies, such as analytics cookies.
- Deletion: Request removal of cookie-related data, subject to technical limitations.
To exercise these rights, contact us at staffingmaker@gmail.com]. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically 30 days, and may require identity verification.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may:
- Notify users via email (if we have your contact information).
- Display a prominent notice on our website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out to us:
Email:staffingmaker@gmail.com
Website: Staffing Maker
We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your region.