Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Sproutern ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website sproutern.com. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies help websites remember your preferences, login status, and other information about your visit.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted or until they reach their expiration date
• Session Cookies: Are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining your session. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Authentication Cookies

These cookies help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your login information. They keep you logged in as you navigate through different pages and allow us to provide personalized features.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about how you use our site, which pages you visit, and any errors you encounter. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide you with a more personalized experience. They remember choices you make (such as language, region, or theme) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

3.5 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party companies that may set cookies on your device when you visit our website. We do not control these cookies and recommend you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies.

Third-Party Services We Use:

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To Provide Our Services: Essential cookies enable core functionality like user authentication, application processing, and secure access to your account
• To Improve User Experience: Preference cookies remember your settings and choices to provide a personalized experience
• To Analyze Performance: Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our site so we can improve it
• To Ensure Security: Security cookies help us detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• To Provide Relevant Content: We use cookies to show you relevant internship opportunities and content based on your profile and preferences

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Only accept first-party cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set
• Delete cookies after you close your browser

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

7. Cookie Retention Period

Different cookies have different retention periods:

8. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies:

• Right to be Informed: You have the right to know what cookies are being used and why
• Right to Consent: You have the right to give or withhold consent for non-essential cookies
• Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting cookies from your browser
• Right to Access: You can request information about the data collected via cookies

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Material changes to this policy will be communicated through:

• A notice on our website homepage
• Email notification to registered users
• An updated timestamp on this page

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: