Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
📌Quick Summary
We use cookies to improve your experience, understand how you use our site, and show relevant ads. You have full control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Settings.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ApplyNowly ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on ApplyNowly (the "Site"). This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Contact Information:
- Company: ApplyNowly
- Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Email: info@applynowly.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use the site
- Deliver personalized content and ads
- Improve site performance and security
By Duration
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Remain until expiration or manual deletion
By Source
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by ApplyNowly
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external services (Google, etc.)
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for four main purposes. Here's a detailed breakdown of each category:
3.1 Necessary Cookies
Essential for the Site to function properly. These cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
session_id | ApplyNowly | Session | User authentication |
csrf_token | ApplyNowly | Session | Security protection |
load_balancer | Vercel | Session | Server routing |
Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for contract performance and do not require consent under PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our Site to improve performance and user experience.
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about:
- Pages visited and time spent
- Traffic sources (search engines, social media, direct)
- User demographics (age, location, interests)
- Device and browser information
| Cookie Name | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
_ga | 2 years | Distinguishes unique users |
_gid | 24 hours | Distinguishes unique users |
_gat | 1 minute | Limits request rate |
Your Choice: You can opt out by:
- • Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
3.3 Advertising Cookies
Deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness.
We use Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to:
- Display relevant job opportunities and career-related ads
- Measure ad performance and engagement
- Limit ad frequency (frequency capping)
- Prevent fraudulent clicks
| Cookie Name | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__gads | Google AdSense | 13 months |
IDE | DoubleClick | 13 months |
NID | 6 months |
✅ Personalized Ads (if you consent):
- • Tailored to your interests
- • Based on browsing history
- • May include remarketing
❌ Non-Personalized (if you decline):
- • You still see ads (same amount)
- • Contextual only
- • No behavioral tracking
Manage Ad Preferences:
3.4 Functionality Cookies
Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.
These cookies enable:
- Language preferences
- Location settings
- Saved searches
- Display preferences
| Cookie | Duration |
|---|---|
user_location | 30 days |
language | 1 year |
view_mode | 90 days |
4. Cookie Consent
In accordance with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), we provide:
✓Meaningful Consent
- • Clear cookie banner on first visit
- • Ability to customize preferences
- • Explicit consent for non-essential cookies
✓Transparency
- • Explanation of which cookies we use
- • Why we use them
- • Who we share data with
✓Easy Withdrawal
- • Adjust preferences at any time
- • Contact us to withdraw consent
✓Consent Recording
- • Timestamp recorded
- • Documented choices
- • Audit-ready records
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Through Our Cookie Settings
- View all active cookies
- Enable/disable cookie categories
- See detailed descriptions
- Apply changes immediately
5.2 Through Browser Settings
All browsers allow cookie management:
🌐 Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
🦊 Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
🧭 Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
📱 Mobile
Check browser privacy settings
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience:
Necessary (Cannot Be Disabled)
Site may not function properly, unable to log in
Analytics
No impact on browsing, but we cannot improve based on usage data
Advertising
You still see ads (same amount), but less relevant; may repeat
Functionality
You must re-enter preferences on each visit
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy:
ApplyNowly
123 Main Street, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2, Canada
Email: info@applynowly.com
We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days.
Your privacy matters to us. Manage your cookie preferences at any time.