Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2026-01-11

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Resential uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how we use it.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter information when you come back to the site.

3. Cookies We Use

Resential uses strictly necessary cookies only. These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled without severely affecting the usability of our service.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
resume_builder_user Unique identifier to track your resume session and allow you to continue where you left off. This cookie enables core functionality of our service. 1 year
laravel_session Laravel framework session cookie that maintains your application state as you navigate through the resume creation process. 120 minutes
XSRF-TOKEN Security cookie used to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. This protects you and our service from malicious attacks. Session (until browser closes)
cookie_consent Remembers that you have acknowledged our cookie notice, preventing it from appearing on every page visit. 1 year

4. What We Don't Use

Unlike many websites, we do NOT use:

  • Analytics Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other analytics tracking
  • Marketing Cookies: We do not track you across websites for advertising purposes
  • Third-Party Cookies: We do not allow third parties to set cookies on our website (except Stripe for payment processing, which uses its own session management)
  • Social Media Cookies: We do not embed social media widgets that track your activity

5. Managing Cookies

Browser Settings: You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish through your browser settings. However, please note that blocking or deleting our strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using Resential's service, as they are essential for core functionality.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Cookie Consent

Under EU law (ePrivacy Directive), strictly necessary cookies do not require explicit consent because they are essential for the website to function. By using Resential, you acknowledge that these cookies will be set. If you do not accept cookies, please do not use our service.

7. Payment Processing Cookies

When you proceed to payment, you will be redirected to Stripe's secure payment page. Stripe uses its own cookies for payment processing, fraud prevention, and security. These cookies are governed by Stripe's privacy policy and cookie policy:

Stripe Privacy Policy
Stripe Cookie Policy

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when the policy was last updated.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Eikenweg 21B, 1092BX Amsterdam, Netherlands

10. Learn More About Cookies

For more information about cookies and how they work, visit: