Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 4, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
SkillSeek uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze website usage, and deliver personalized content. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by external services).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against security threats
- Load balancing: Distribute traffic across servers
Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not require consent under GDPR.
3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Track page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
- Cookies: _ga, _gid, _gat
- Duration: Up to 2 years
- Provider: Google LLC
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out through cookie settings).
3.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Google Ads
- Purpose: Deliver targeted ads and track conversions
- Cookies: _gcl_au, IDE, test_cookie
- Duration: Up to 1 year
Facebook Pixel
- Purpose: Track conversions and build targeted audiences
- Cookies: _fbp, fr
- Duration: Up to 90 days
LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Purpose: Track professional audience engagement
- Cookies: li_gc, bcookie, lidc
- Duration: Up to 2 years
Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out through cookie settings).
3.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced functionality.
- Language preferences
- Region selection
- Cookie consent choices
- Form auto-fill data (non-sensitive)
Legal basis: Legitimate interest to provide personalized experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please review the third-party privacy policies for more information:
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
6. Your Cookie Consent Choices
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that gives you control over which cookies we use. You have two options:
"Accept All" - Full Experience
- Enables all cookies including analytics and marketing
- Allows us to improve your experience through personalization
- Helps us understand how you use our website
- Enables targeted advertising and remarketing
"Essential Only" - Privacy-Focused
- Only strictly necessary cookies are enabled
- No analytics or tracking cookies
- No marketing or advertising cookies
- Website functionality maintained but without personalization
Your choice is stored in a cookie called skillseek_cookie_consent for 365 days. You can change your preference at any time through your browser settings or by clearing this cookie.
6.2 Consent Cookie Details
skillseek_cookie_consent
- Purpose: Store your cookie consent preference
- Type: Strictly necessary (functional)
- Values: "all" (Accept All) or "essential" (Essential Only)
- Duration: 365 days
- Legal basis: Necessary to comply with GDPR consent requirements
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Set exceptions for specific websites
Learn how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
7.2 Opt-Out Tools
You can also use these opt-out tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
- Network Advertising Initiative
7.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features. However, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
8. Impact of Blocking Cookies
Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:
- You may need to re-enter information
- Some features may not work properly
- Personalized content will be limited
- We won't be able to recognize your device
9. Changes to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us: