Cookies & Tracking Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how users interact with content.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (stored for a longer period)
• First-party cookies (set by LOT)
• Third-party cookies (set by trusted service providers)

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

A. Enable Platform Functionality

• Keep users logged in
• Save user preferences
• Support page navigation and secure access

These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled.

B. Improve User Experience

• Remember filters, saved preferences, or settings
• Show relevant opportunities based on user behavior
• Reduce load times and errors

C. Analytics & Performance

We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Platform.

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on Platform
• Links clicked
• Device and browser type
• Aggregate usage patterns

These analytics are powered by our own first-party, self-built tracking system — not third-party analytics vendors. Data is tied to an anonymous device and session identifier stored in your browser's local storage (not a cookie), and is only linked to your account if you are logged in.

All analytics data is anonymized where possible.

D. Email & Marketing Tracking

If you subscribe to our newsletters:

• Email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, SendGrid) may use tracking pixels to measure open rates and link clicks
• We use this information to improve communication and content relevance

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or third-party marketing.

Essential Cookies

Purpose: Required for core Platform functions. Examples: Login sessions, security tokens, access control.

Functional Cookies

Purpose: Improve user experience. Examples: Save preferences, region settings.

Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Understand usage and improve Platform performance. Examples: First-party page views, clicks, and impressions (stored via browser local storage, not cookies).

Email Tracking Pixels

Purpose: Measure newsletter engagement. Examples: Open rate, link click tracking.

We do not use cookies that collect sensitive personal information.

Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies
• Delete cookies
• Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Instructions for major browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block All Cookies (optional)
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality, including login, saving opportunities, or personalized features.

Trusted third-party services may set cookies when you use the Platform, including:

• Vercel (hosting optimization)
• Mailchimp / SendGrid (email engagement tracking)

We ensure these providers meet high privacy and security standards.

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. The Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals because industry standards remain inconsistent.

We may update this Cookies & Tracking Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Technology
• Laws and regulations
• Platform functionality

Updates will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or your privacy rights, contact: