Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies?

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

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on LeaveHub, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.

1. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

Security & Authentication

Keep you logged in and protect your account from unauthorized access

Remember Preferences

Store your settings like language, theme, and display preferences

Analytics & Performance

Understand how you use our platform to improve features and user experience

Essential Functionality

Enable core features like form submission and session management

2. Types of Cookies We Use

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2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, you would not be able to use LeaveHub.

Authentication: Keep you logged in and verify your identity
Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks
Session Management: Maintain your session state while using the platform
Load Balancing: Route your requests to the correct server

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers.

Preferences: Remember your language, theme, and display settings
UI State: Save your sidebar collapsed/expanded state and other UI preferences
Notifications: Remember your notification preferences and dismissed messages

2.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Usage Analytics: Track which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
Performance Monitoring: Identify slow-loading pages and technical issues
Feature Usage: Understand which features are most popular to prioritize improvements

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may set cookies on our behalf. These partners help us deliver and improve our Service.

Clerk (Authentication)

Handles user authentication and session management

View Clerk's Privacy Policy →

Google Analytics (Optional)

Provides website analytics and usage insights

View Google's Privacy Policy →

Vercel (Hosting & Performance)

Hosts our platform and monitors performance

View Vercel's Privacy Policy →

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how:

Important Note

Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from using certain features of LeaveHub. The platform requires authentication cookies to function properly. Disabling functional or performance cookies will not affect core functionality but may reduce your user experience.

Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using these tools:

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies expire when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like maintaining your login session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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

7. Contact Us

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

LeaveHub (Pty) Ltd
Email: privacy@leavehub.co.za
Phone: +27 21 123 4567
Address: 123 Business District, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa