Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 8, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Skilltrade ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform (collectively, the "Service"). This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use your personal information.
By using our Service, you consent to the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies and similar technologies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Service.
2. 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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by other websites that provide content on the page you are viewing (third-party cookies).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account management, and network management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service cannot function properly without them.
Examples of essential cookies we use:
- Authentication cookies that identify you when you log into our Service
- Session cookies that maintain your session state
- Security cookies that help prevent fraud and protect our Service
3.2 Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples of preference cookies we use:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme or display setting cookies
- Cookies that remember your previous settings and preferences
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our Service, which pages you visit, and any errors you might encounter. These cookies do not collect information that directly identifies you – all the information is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Examples of analytics cookies we use:
- Google Analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our Service
- Performance monitoring cookies to identify and fix technical issues
- Error logging cookies to help us improve the stability of our Service
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Examples of marketing cookies we may use:
- Social media sharing cookies
- Targeted advertising cookies
- Cookies that measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Service. These third parties may include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
- Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Payment processors
- Customer support service providers
These third parties may use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Service and other websites. This information may be used to provide measurement services, targeted ads, or to otherwise analyze user behavior.
5. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Service:
5.1 Web Beacons
Web beacons (also known as clear gifs, pixel tags, and single-pixel gifs) are small electronic files that permit us, for example, to count users who have visited certain pages and for other related statistics (for example, recording the popularity of certain content and verifying system and server integrity).
5.2 Local Storage
Local storage, such as HTML5 Local Storage and Local Shared Objects, are used to store content information and preferences. Various browsers may offer their own management tools for removing HTML5 local storage.
6. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
You can generally find how to manage cookies in your browser in the "help" section of your browser or by visiting the website of the browser developer.
Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Service. In particular, you may not be able to log in and access your account.
7. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Service, you may be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
By continuing to use our Service after you have consented to our use of cookies, you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Cookie Policy.
You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: