Cookie Policy
Last updated: 29 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They help the website remember information about your visit — for example, keeping you signed in between page loads. Jobnest uses HTTP cookies (sent in request headers) and localStorage (client-side only) for different purposes explained below.
2. Cookies We Set
The following table lists every cookie set by Jobnest or its authentication provider (Supabase). The <ref> placeholder in cookie names is a short identifier for your Supabase project — it looks like a random alphanumeric string.
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sb-<ref>-auth-token | Stores your Supabase authentication session JWT. Required to keep you signed in. | Essential | 1 hour (auto-refreshed via refresh token up to 7 or 30 days depending on remember-me choice) | Supabase (@supabase/ssr) |
sb-<ref>-auth-token-code-verifier | PKCE code verifier for the OAuth sign-in flow (Google / GitHub). Deleted after use. | Essential | Session (deleted immediately after OAuth callback) | Supabase (@supabase/ssr) |
sb_rm | Remembers whether you selected "Stay signed in for 30 days". Controls session expiry and the cross-tab sign-out behaviour. | Preference | 7 days (remember-me off) or 30 days (remember-me on) | Jobnest (/auth/callback, server action) |
3. localStorage We Use
In addition to cookies, we use localStorage for one entry. Unlike cookies, localStorage values are never sent to our servers — they exist only in your browser.
| Key | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
jobnest_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice ("all" or "essential"). Prevents the banner from showing again. | Persistent (until manually cleared) | Jobnest (CookieBanner component) |
4. Cookies We Do NOT Set
Jobnest does not set any of the following:
- Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude)
- Advertising / tracking cookies (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag)
- Third-party social cookies (e.g., Facebook Like button, Twitter widgets)
- Cross-site tracking identifiers of any kind
If this ever changes — for example, if we add an analytics product — we will update this policy, add the cookies to the table above, and ask for your explicit consent before setting them.
5. Cookie Types Explained
- EssentialEssential / Strictly Necessary
- Required for the website to function. Without them you cannot sign in or stay signed in. These are set based on your contract with us to provide the service (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)) and cannot be disabled without losing access to Jobnest.
- PreferencePreference / Functionality
- Remember choices you make to improve your experience (e.g., remember-me duration). These can be declined by choosing “Essential only” in the cookie banner, though this may reduce convenience (you will be signed out more frequently).
- AnalyticsAnalytics / Performance
- Not currently used. We collect no analytics cookies. This category is listed for completeness.
6. Managing & Deleting Cookies
You have several options to control cookies:
- Cookie banner:Choose “Essential only” or “Accept all” via the banner at the bottom of the page on first visit. Change your preference at any time by clearing the
jobnest_cookie_consentkey from your browser's localStorage (DevTools → Application → Local Storage). - Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will break sign-in functionality. Instructions for common browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari.
- Sign out: Signing out removes your session cookies immediately.
- Account deletion: Deleting your Jobnest account triggers full data removal including session cookies.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Jobnest loads fonts from Google Fonts via the fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com domains. Google may set its own cookies when these requests are made. We use display:swap and rel=preconnect to minimise font requests; we do not include any Google Analytics script. Consult Google's Cookie Policy for details on font-related cookies. No other third-party domains set cookies on Jobnest pages.
8. Changes to This Policy
We will update this Cookie Policy when new cookies are added or existing cookies change. The “Last updated” date at the top of the page will reflect the most recent revision. If we add any non-essential cookies, we will re-show the consent banner.
9. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Please use our contact page. See also our Privacy Policy for the full picture of how we handle your personal data.