Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Modern Manuscripts ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform at modernmanuscripts.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making it easier to use and more useful.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Modern Manuscripts
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by our service providers (e.g., analytics tools)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
mm_session	Maintains your login session	Session
mm_auth	Authenticates your identity	30 days
mm_csrf	Security token to prevent attacks	Session
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. You can disable these, but some features may not work properly.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
mm_preferences	Stores your settings and preferences	1 year
mm_language	Remembers your language choice	1 year
mm_search_history	Remembers your recent job searches	90 days
mm_viewed_jobs	Tracks jobs you've viewed	30 days

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform so we can improve it.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles requests	1 minute
mm_analytics	Our internal analytics tracking	1 year

Analytics Data Collected:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Search terms used
• Jobs viewed and applied to (anonymized)
• Browser and device information
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Referral source (how you found us)

2.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track your activity to show you relevant advertisements. You can opt-out of these.

Service	Purpose	Duration
Google Ads	Shows relevant job advertisements	90 days
LinkedIn Insight	Tracks conversions from LinkedIn ads	180 days
Facebook Pixel	Tracks conversions from Facebook ads	180 days

3. Similar Technologies

3.1 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to:

• Save your profile draft before completion
• Remember which jobs you've applied to
• Cache data for faster loading
• Store user preferences

Storage Duration: Persistent until you clear browser data

3.2 Session Storage

We use session storage to:

• Maintain application state during your session
• Remember which job you wanted to view before creating a profile
• Track multi-step form progress

Storage Duration: Until you close your browser tab

3.3 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Small invisible images in emails and web pages that:

• Track email opens and clicks
• Measure campaign effectiveness
• Understand user engagement

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website analytics
• Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
• Google Fonts: Typography (no tracking)

Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• LinkedIn: Professional networking integration
• Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
• Twitter: Social sharing

4.3 Other Third Parties

• Cloudflare: Content delivery and security
• Stripe: Payment processing (if applicable)
• SendGrid/Mailchimp: Email delivery

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit Modern Manuscripts, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies
• Reject Optional: Allow only essential cookies
• Customize: Choose which cookie categories to allow

5.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer
• Accessing your account settings
• Clearing your browser cookies (see below)

5.3 Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close the browser
• Set exceptions for specific websites

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.4 Opt-Out of Marketing Cookies

Google Ads:

• Google Ad Settings
• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Industry Opt-Outs:

• Your Online Choices (EU)
• Network Advertising Initiative
• Digital Advertising Alliance

Mobile Advertising:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites not to track you. Currently, there is no universal standard for DNT signals, so we do not respond to them. However, you can control cookies through the methods described above.

7. Cookie Retention

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Short-term Cookies: 24 hours to 90 days
• Long-term Cookies: 1-2 years

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

8. Updates to Cookie Policy

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

• Changes in technology
• New cookies we use
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Changes to our platform

We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, through email or a notice on our platform.

9. Your Consent

By using Modern Manuscripts, you consent to the use of essential cookies. For non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing), you can:

• Give or withdraw consent through our cookie banner
• Change your preferences at any time
• Block cookies through your browser

Withdrawing consent: If you withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, we will stop collecting data through those cookies, but previously collected data may be retained as described in our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

11. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your personal data:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your data
• Terms of Service - Rules for using our platform

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