Cookie & Interactive Tracking Policy
Last modified: July 26, 2026
1. What Are Cookies & Web Beacons?
Cookies are small alphanumeric files downloaded to your device when visiting YTCareer.com. Consistent with major Indian job boards (Naukri.com, foundit.in, apna.co), we use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to analyze traffic, authenticate dashboards, and serve targeted job recommendations based on your professional interests.
2. Specific Cookie Audit Directory
The following directory lists the cookies and tracking pixels deployed on our website, their classification, their operational purpose, and their retention duration:
| Cookie Name / Pixel | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Strictly Necessary | Maintains authenticated job seeker and recruiter dashboard session states. | Session |
| cookie_consent | Preference Settings | Records candidate/recruiter options on our cookie consent banner. | 1 Year |
| theme_pref | Preference Settings | Saves interface dark/light mode preference selections. | 1 Year |
| Google Ads Pixel | Marketing & Analytics | Measures conversion rates of recruiter subscription signups and job postings. | 90 Days |
| Meta Custom Pixel | Targeted Advertising | Delivers personalized job alert updates and relevant corporate openings to users on social channels. | 180 Days |
3. Third-Party Programmatic Advertising & Retargeting
We work with programmatic networks (such as Google AdSense, DoubleClick, and LinkedIn Insight Tags) to show relevant job advertisements and career options. These third parties deploy tracking scripts to collect non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) about your interests. You can configure your preferences or opt out of personalized third-party marketing by visiting the DAA Consumer Choice Page.
4. Step-by-Step Browser Opt-Out Settings
You can reject cookies through your web browser configuration menu. Select your browser below to read instruction guides:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Third-party cookies > Block third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Settings > Safari > Advanced > Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies & Site Permissions > Block third-party cookies.
5. Response to Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
YTCareer.com does not change its server-side analytics, session logging, or database query tracking protocols in response to Do Not Track (DNT) signals sent by web browsers, as there is currently no industry-wide standard for recognizing DNT headers.
6. Manage Cookie Consent Settings
You can clear your cookie consent choice and re-display the consent banner overlay by clicking the button below: