Cookie Policy
Last updated: 11 June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how OptimiseMyCV (optimisemycv.com) (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website optimisemycv.com(the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By using our Site, you agree to the use of essential cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your browser settings to reject cookies or stop using our Site. Note that, because the cookies we use are strictly necessary, rejecting them may prevent you from signing in or completing a purchase.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to keep them secure, and to remember certain information about your session. Similar technologies include local storage (browser storage such as HTML5 localStorage that stores data on your device), web beacons or pixels, software development kits (SDKs), and device fingerprinting techniques. For simplicity, this Cookie Policy uses the term “cookies” to refer to cookies and the similar technologies that we actually use.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for one reason only: to provide and secure the core functionality of the Site. Specifically, cookies allow us to authenticate you, keep you signed in, protect the security of your session, remember your cookie preference, and let our payment provider process your payments. We do not use analytics, performance, advertising, marketing, social media, or other non-essential or tracking cookies, and we do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or to track you across other websites.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as signing in, securing your session, setting your cookie preference, or making a payment. You cannot opt out of essential cookies; if you block them through your browser, parts of the Site will not work.
| Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication and session management (keeps you signed in) | OptimiseMyCV (first-party) | Essential | Session | Legitimate interest (site functionality) |
| Security (protects and secures your session) | OptimiseMyCV (first-party) | Essential | Session | Legitimate interest (security) |
| Secure payment processing during checkout | Paddle | Essential | Session / short-lived | Necessary for performance of a contract |
| Remembers your cookie-consent choice (stored in local storage) | OptimiseMyCV (first-party) | Essential | Persistent | Legitimate interest (consent management) |
We do not use any analytics, advertising, marketing, social-media, or functional (preference-tracking) cookies. As a result, there are no non-essential cookies for you to opt out of.
5. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by our Site (the domain you are visiting) and can only be read by our Site. We use first-party cookies for authentication, security, and remembering your cookie preference. Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. The only third party that may set a cookie in connection with our Site is Paddle, our Merchant of Record, during the secure checkout process, so that your payment can be completed.
6. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser; we use them for authentication, security, and payment. Persistent cookies (or the equivalent local-storage entry) remain on your device after you close your browser; we use a single persistent entry to remember your cookie-consent choice so we do not ask you again.
7. How to Manage Cookies
7.1 On Our Site
Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, we do not load any non-essential or tracking technologies that would require consent, and there is nothing for you to disable on our Site. The cookie notice you see on your first visit simply informs you of our use of essential cookies.
7.2 Browser Settings
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, delete cookies after each session, or be notified when a cookie is set. Instructions for popular browsers:
Please note: if you block or delete our essential cookies, some features of the Site will not function properly — in particular, you may not be able to sign in or to complete a payment.
8. Your Rights and Choices
8.1 EU / UK (GDPR and ePrivacy)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the cookies we use are limited to those that are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested. Under the ePrivacy rules, strictly necessary cookies do not require your prior consent. You retain the right to request access to, or deletion of, any personal information we hold about you, as described in our Privacy Policy, and you may delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8.2 California (CCPA / CPRA)
We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral or targeted advertising, and we do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Accordingly, there is no “sale” or “sharing” of personal information through cookies for you to opt out of. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right.
9. Cookies and Children
Our Site is intended for users aged 18 and over and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
10. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page, and, where the changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to bring them to your attention. Your continued use of the Site after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us by email at support@optimisemycv.com.
Questions? Contact support@optimisemycv.com.