Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 24, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
HeadcountHQ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our service, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and network management.
- Authentication Cookies: We use cookies to verify your identity when you log in and keep you signed in during your session.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences and display settings.
- Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate through our service.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us improve the performance and functionality of our service by collecting information about how you use it.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. We use session cookies to maintain your login session and ensure you can navigate our service securely.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by HeadcountHQ directly. They are used for authentication, session management, and to improve your user experience.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf. These include:
- Supabase: Our authentication and database provider uses cookies to manage your login sessions securely.
- Stripe: Our payment processor uses cookies to process subscription payments securely.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our service, track page views, and measure user engagement. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Cookie Categories
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Authentication, security, and core functionality | Session / Up to 1 year |
| Preferences | Remember your settings and choices | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Understand usage patterns and improve our service | Up to 2 years |
| Performance | Monitor and improve website performance | Up to 1 year |
5. Managing Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually or all at once
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed instructions on managing cookies, please refer to your browser's help documentation:
Important: Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our service. Essential cookies are required for the service to function properly, and blocking them may prevent you from logging in or using core features.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers incorporate a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our service currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.
7. Updates 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.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@headcounthq.com
- Website: Contact Form
9. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find the following resources helpful:
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.