Cookies policy

wherewework uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on wherewework.com to make the platform work, to understand how it is used, and, with your consent, to show relevant content and advertising. This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them.

This policy applies to all users of wherewework.com worldwide and should be read alongside our Data Processing Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, and to gather information about how the site is used. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage objects, these work in comparable ways and are covered by this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They enable core features such as account login, session management, security, and navigation. Without them, the platform cannot work properly.

These cookies are always active. They do not require your consent.

Session authentication and login persistence
Security tokens and CSRF protection
Load balancing and platform stability
Remembering your cookie consent preferences

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.

Language and region preferences
Saved job searches and filters
Recently viewed employer profiles

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with wherewework.com so we can improve the platform. Data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

Google Analytics 4: measures page views, sessions, user flows, and engagement. Google Signals is disabled; no User-ID tracking; no personally identifiable information is sent in events.
Internal analytics: platform-level tracking of feature usage and content engagement

2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

With your consent, we use marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertising and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners.

Facebook Pixel: tracks conversions and supports retargeting on Meta platforms
Google Ads (_gcl_au): measures the effectiveness of advertising campaigns via Google
TikTok Pixel: measures campaign performance on TikTok

Marketing cookies are inactive by default. They are only activated if you give your explicit consent via our cookie banner.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on wherewework.com are set by third-party services that we use to deliver platform features or measure performance. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you have concerns about how they process your data.

Third-party providers currently used on the platform include Google (Analytics, Ads), Meta (Facebook Pixel), and TikTok.

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit wherewework.com, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your choices at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer of the site.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies
Set your browser to alert you when cookies are set

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will affect the platform's functionality and may prevent you from logging in or using certain features. For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help section.

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific third-party tracking using the following tools:

Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Ads personalisation settings: https://adssettings.google.com
Meta ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
TikTok ad settings: accessible through the TikTok app or website
Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: https://optout.aboutads.info

5. Cookie Retention Periods

The length of time a cookie remains on your device varies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period, typically between 30 days and 2 years depending on the cookie's purpose. You can see specific retention periods for each cookie in our cookie settings panel.

6. Legal Basis

We use strictly necessary cookies on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating the platform. All other cookies are only activated with your explicit consent, which you can give, refuse, or withdraw at any time via the cookie banner or settings panel. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. We will notify registered users of material changes. The current version is always available at wherewework.com.