1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Coaches Binder ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by IQ Recruiting LLC, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our service. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website and allows certain features to function properly.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

• Logging into your account
• Setting your privacy preferences
• Maintaining your session security
• Remembering your authentication status

Purpose: These cookies enable core functionality and security features.

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until expiration or deletion)

3.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features, such as:

• Your preferred language or region
• Your display preferences
• Your institution settings
• Features you've enabled or disabled

Purpose: To provide a more personalized experience and remember your preferences.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This includes:

• Which pages are visited most frequently
• How users navigate through the site
• How long users spend on pages
• Error messages encountered

Purpose: To improve website functionality and user experience.

Third-Party Services: We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics, which set their own cookies.

3.4 Security Cookies

These cookies are used to enhance security and prevent fraud, including:

• reCAPTCHA cookies (used by Google reCAPTCHA to verify you're not a bot)
• Session security tokens
• CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection tokens

Purpose: To protect against security threats and ensure the integrity of your account.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content. These include:

4.1 Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA to protect our registration and login forms from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA uses cookies to analyze your behavior and determine whether you're a human user or a bot. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

4.2 Analytics Services

We may use analytics services that set cookies to help us understand website usage. These services may include:

• Google Analytics
• Other analytics and monitoring tools

4.3 Payment Processors

When you make a payment, our payment processors may set cookies to process transactions securely and remember your payment preferences.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you're actively using the website.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences. These cookies typically last:

• Authentication cookies: Until you log out or the session expires
• Preference cookies: Up to 12 months
• Analytics cookies: Up to 24 months

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• See what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website. Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly.

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

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

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative: Visit www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Visit www.aboutads.info/choices/

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings as described above.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

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