Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Barker HRS (“The Job Scout”) uses them, and your choices regarding cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar browser storage, such as local storage, can also remember preferences. These tools help websites remember your choices and understand how you interact with the site.
2. Cookie Categories
We use three categories of cookies:
- Necessary: Required for the website to function. Always active.
- Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use our site. Opt-in only.
- Marketing: Used for ad tracking and email marketing. Opt-in only.
3. Cookie Inventory
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preferences in local storage | 1 year | First-party |
| privacy-opt-out | Necessary | Stores your sale/share and non-essential tracking opt-out in local storage | Until cleared | First-party |
| __stripe_mid | Necessary | Fraud prevention during payment processing | 1 year | Stripe |
| __stripe_sid | Necessary | Payment session identifier | Session | Stripe |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years | |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state | 2 years | |
| TikTok Pixel cookies | Marketing | TikTok ad conversion tracking | 13 months | TikTok |
| EnCharge cookies | Marketing | Email marketing tracking | Variable | EnCharge |
4. How to Manage Cookies
On Our Website
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Manage Preferences” in our footer or clearing the “cookie-consent” item from your browser's local storage. If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we treat it as an opt-out of non-essential analytics and marketing tracking.
In Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling all cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Check the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
Barker HRS
Email: jobscout@barkerhrs.com