Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 2026
Talentapy, S.A.P.I. de C.V. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform (collectively, the "Services") to improve your experience, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, track your activity, and provide certain features.
Types of Cookies:
- 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 by Talentapy directly
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the Services to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Purpose:
- Enable you to log in and access your account
- Remember your session and preferences
- Provide security and prevent fraud
- Enable core platform features (assessments, profile management)
Provider: Talentapy (first-party)
Examples:
- Session authentication tokens
- Security tokens (CSRF protection)
- Platform functionality preferences
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services so we can improve the platform.
Purpose:
- Measure website traffic and usage patterns
- Understand which features are most used
- Identify technical issues and improve performance
- Optimize user experience
Provider: Google Analytics
What they collect:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type and device information
- General location (city/country level)
- How you found our website (referral source)
Data retention: Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months
Opt-out: You can opt out of analytics cookies using our cookie settings or the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
3. Advertising and Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertisements and measure ad campaign effectiveness.
Purpose:
- Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Measure ad performance and campaign effectiveness
- Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly
- Understand which marketing channels are most effective
Providers:
- Google Ads
- LinkedIn Ads
- Facebook Ads (Meta Pixel)
- Microsoft Advertising
What they collect:
- Pages you visit on our website
- Ads you click on
- Actions you take after seeing ads
- Device and browser information
- General demographic information
Data retention: Varies by provider (typically 90-180 days)
Opt-out: You can opt out of advertising cookies using our cookie settings or through:
Important for Users Under 18:
- We do not serve advertising cookies to users we know are under 18 years old
- If you are accessing Talentapy through your educational institution as a minor, advertising cookies are disabled
4. Performance and Security Cookies
These cookies help us ensure the Services are fast, secure, and available.
Purpose:
- Load balancing and performance optimization
- DDoS protection and security monitoring
- Content delivery and caching
Provider: Cloudflare
What they collect:
- Basic connection information (IP address, browser)
- Traffic patterns and threat detection data
- Performance metrics
Data retention: Security logs retained for up to 30 days
Note: These cookies are essential for security and cannot be disabled while using our Services.
Special Considerations for Minors
For users ages 13-17 accessing Talentapy through educational institutions:
- Essential cookies only: By default, only essential cookies are enabled
- No advertising cookies: Marketing and advertising cookies are automatically disabled
- Analytics opt-in required: Analytics cookies require explicit consent
- Parental control: Parents/guardians can contact us at privacy@talentapy.com to manage cookie preferences for their child
We do not use cookies to:
- Track minors for marketing purposes
- Create advertising profiles of minors
- Sell minor data to third parties
Cookie Summary Table
| Cookie Category | Provider | Purpose | Required? | Duration | Opt-out Available? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Talentapy | Login, security, core functions | Yes | Session or 30 days | No |
| Analytics | Google Analytics | Usage statistics, platform improvement | No | 26 months | Yes |
| Advertising | Google Ads | Show relevant ads | No | 90-180 days | Yes |
| Advertising | LinkedIn Ads | Show relevant ads | No | 90-180 days | Yes |
| Advertising | Facebook/Meta | Show relevant ads | No | 90-180 days | Yes |
| Advertising | Microsoft Advertising | Show relevant ads | No | 90-180 days | Yes |
| Performance/Security | Cloudflare | DDoS protection, CDN | Yes* | Session or 30 days | No |
* Required for security but not strictly "essential" for basic functionality
How to Control Cookies
You have several options to control or disable cookies:
1. Cookie Consent Settings
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject optional cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
- Customize your preferences (choose which types of cookies to allow)
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website
- Going to your account settings (if logged in)
- Contacting us at privacy@talentapy.com
2. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Receive alerts when cookies are being set
How to manage cookies in common browsers:
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using core features of the Services.
3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also use industry opt-out tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies:
Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Small transparent images embedded in emails or web pages to track:
- Whether you opened an email
- Whether you clicked on links in emails
- Which pages you viewed
Used in:
- Marketing emails (if you opted in)
- Assessment completion confirmations
- Platform notifications
Control: You can disable image loading in your email client or unsubscribe from marketing emails.
Local Storage
HTML5 local storage stores data in your browser for offline functionality and performance.
Used for:
- Saving your preferences
- Caching data for faster loading
- Offline assessment capabilities
Control: You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect the following information:
Personal Data:
- Email address (if you're logged in)
- Account ID and username
- Profile preferences
Technical Data:
- IP address
- Device type and operating system
- Browser type and version
- Screen resolution
- Language preference
Usage Data:
- Pages visited
- Links clicked
- Time spent on pages
- Search queries within the platform
- Features used
Marketing Data (if opted in):
- Ads clicked
- Marketing campaign source
- Conversion events (e.g., account creation, assessment completion)
International Data Transfers
Some of our cookie providers (Google, Facebook, Microsoft, LinkedIn) may transfer your data to countries outside of your residence, including the United States.
Safeguards:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for GDPR compliance
- Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
- Adequate data protection measures
For more information, see our Privacy Notice.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding data collected through cookies:
GDPR (European Union):
- Right to access your data
- Right to delete your data
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
CCPA (California):
- Right to know what data is collected
- Right to delete your data
- Right to opt out of "sale" (we don't sell data)
LFPDPPP (Mexico):
- Right to access (ARCO rights: Access, Rectification, Cancellation, Opposition)
- Right to limit use of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@talentapy.com.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Effective Date" at the top
- Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on our website
- Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance
Previous versions: Available upon request at legal@talentapy.com
Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own cookie policies that we do not control. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies:
Email: privacy@talentapy.com
Website: https://talentapy.com/privacy
Cookie Consent Language by Jurisdiction
For EU Visitors
We use cookies and similar technologies on our website. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others help us improve your experience and show you relevant content.
You have the right to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject optional cookies
- Choose which cookies to allow
By clicking "Accept All Cookies," you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time.
For California Visitors
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are necessary for functionality, while others are used for analytics and advertising.
Your rights under CCPA:
- You can opt out of advertising cookies
- We do not "sell" personal information as defined by CCPA
- You can request deletion of data collected through cookies
For Mexico Visitors
Este sitio web utiliza cookies y tecnologías similares. Algunas cookies son necesarias para el funcionamiento, mientras que otras se usan para análisis y publicidad.
Tus derechos bajo la LFPDPPP:
- Puedes rechazar cookies opcionales
- Puedes ejercer tus derechos ARCO (Acceso, Rectificación, Cancelación, Oposición)
- Puedes limitar el uso de tus datos
Last Updated: March 2026
Version: 1.0
By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.