Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ELJO ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies, including the Meta Pixel, to recognize you when you visit our website at https://eljo.ai. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.
- First-party cookies are cookies set by the website owner (us).
- Third-party cookies are cookies set by parties other than the website owner (e.g., Google, Meta).
We also use Local Storage, which is a similar technology that allows a website to store larger amounts of data in your browser. We use this primarily to keep you logged in and to save your work (like your "Story Bank" drafts) before it is synced to our database.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging in or filling in forms.
| Provider | Name / Key | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Firebase | firebase:authUser:... | Authentication. Used to securely identify you and keep you logged in as you navigate between pages. Without this, you would have to log in on every single page load. |
| ELJO | next-auth.session-token | Session Management. (If applicable) Ensures secure session handling for our Next.js application framework. |
| Vercel | _vercel_jwt | Security & Access. Used by our hosting provider to manage access and prevent DDoS attacks. |
3.2 Functionality & Storage
We use Local Storage to provide a smoother user experience. This allows the application to feel instant and responsive.
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
| eljo_user_preferences | Stores simple UI settings (e.g., if you collapsed a sidebar). |
| firebase:firestore_cache | Caches your Resume and Story Bank data locally so the app works even if your internet connection flickers. |
3.3 Analytics & Performance
We use third-party analytics tools to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies track information such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit.
| Provider | Name / Key | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel | _vercel_insights | Performance. Measures page load speeds (Core Web Vitals) to ensure the site runs smoothly. |
| Google Analytics | _ga | Identification. Used to distinguish unique users. Persists for 2 years. |
| Google Analytics | _ga_CONTAINER-ID | Session State. Used to persist session state across pages. Persists for 2 years. |
3.4 Targeting & Advertising
We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising. This helps us show you relevant ELJO ads on social media.
| Provider | Name / Key | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook) | _fbp | Advertising. Used to deliver relevant ads and measure performance. (3 months) |
| Meta (Facebook) | _fbc | Attribution. Helps us know if you clicked an ad to get here. (3 months) |
4. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights via our Cookie Consent Banner or your browser controls.
Browser Controls: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, but your access to some functionality and areas of our website (specifically the Login and Dashboard) may be restricted or broken.
To learn more about how to manage cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
5. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at contact@eljo.ai.