Cookies
Platform: GoUpTower (https://gouptower.com)
Privacy Contact: gdpr@gouptower.com
SECTION 1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
1.1. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when visiting website domains. They allow web applications to recognize user sessions, ensure secure authentication, and evaluate site traffic statistics.
SECTION 2. COMPREHENSIVE COOKIE INVENTORY
| Cookie Name | Provider / Origin | Purpose & Function | Type & Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | GoUpTower (First-Party) | Essential session cookie maintaining user login authentication, CSRF token security, and tab navigation state. | Session (Deleted on browser close). |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (Third-Party) | Tracks aggregated visitor traffic, session duration, page performance, and geographic stats. | Persistent (2 years). |
| copy-toast-state | GoUp Tower (First-Party) | Remembers share button clipboard notification state on job offer cards. | Session. |
SECTION 3. THIRD-PARTY SCRIPT INTEGRATIONS
3.1. Google Analytics: Integrated to analyze user interaction patterns. IP anonymization features are active.
3.2. Leaflet / OpenStreetMap: Used on the Interactive Training Providers Map section to render map tiles. No tracking cookies are placed by tile request endpoints.
SECTION 4. HOW TO CONTROL AND DISABLE COOKIES
4.1. Users can control, block, or delete cookies via their browser settings at any time:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.
4.2. Impact of Disabling Cookies: Disabling essential first-party cookies (PHPSESSID) will prevent login authentication and block access to the User Dashboard and offer view limits.