Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
✅ Short version: IQMela uses only strictly necessary session cookies. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any analytics that profile you across websites.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember information about your visit, such as your login session or preferences.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __clerk_session | Authentication and session management (Clerk) | Essential | Session |
| user_role | Stores your active platform role to avoid re-reading from session on every page | Essential | Session |
| __vercel_* | Vercel edge network routing (infrastructure, not tracking) | Essential | Session |
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, IQMela uses browser localStorage for:
- Temporary interview room state (camera/microphone preferences)
- UI preferences such as sidebar state
This data is stored only on your device, never transmitted to our servers, and cleared when you clear your browser data.
4. What We Do NOT Use
- Third-party advertising or retargeting cookies
- Cross-site tracking pixels
- Analytics cookies that profile individual users (e.g. Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
- Social media tracking cookies
- Any form of fingerprinting technology
5. Your Choices
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using the platform.
Since we only use strictly necessary cookies, a cookie consent banner is not required under most data protection regulations. If you are in a jurisdiction that requires consent for all cookies, contact us at legal@iqmela.com.
6. Changes to This Policy
We will update this policy if we introduce new cookies. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.