Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, and settings) over time. We also use similar technologies including: • Local Storage — browser-side storage for session tokens and preferences • Session Storage — temporary storage cleared when you close the browser • Pixel tags / web beacons — tiny image files that help us track page visits and email open rates

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active) These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. | Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |--------|---------|----------| | nokhba_session | Maintains your logged-in session | Session | | nokhba_token | JWT authentication token | 7 days | | csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | | nokhba_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months | Analytics & Performance Cookies (Consent Required) Help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve it. | Cookie | Provider | Purpose | |--------|----------|---------| | _ph_session | PostHog | Session-level analytics | | _ph_distinct_id | PostHog | Anonymous user identification | Marketing & Targeting Cookies (Consent Required) Used to show relevant job recommendations and career content. | Cookie | Provider | Purpose | |--------|----------|---------| | _fbp | Meta Pixel | Conversion tracking for job ads | | _gcl_au | Google | Conversion tracking | Preference Cookies (Consent Required) Remember your settings to personalise your experience. | Cookie | Purpose | Duration | |--------|---------|----------| | nokhba_theme | Light/dark mode preference | 12 months | | nokhba_locale | Language and region preference | 12 months |

Some features of our platform use third-party services that may set their own cookies: • Stripe — payment processing (PCI DSS certified) • Google OAuth — single sign-on authentication • LinkedIn OAuth — single sign-on authentication • PostHog — product analytics (data anonymised before transmission) We do not control third-party cookies. Refer to each provider's privacy policy for details.

You have several ways to manage your cookie preferences: Nokhba Cookie Banner When you first visit the platform, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can: • Accept All — enable all cookie categories • Reject Non-Essential — disable everything except strictly necessary cookies • Manage Preferences — toggle individual cookie categories You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer. Browser Controls You can also control cookies through your browser settings: • Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies • Safari: Preferences > Privacy • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security • Edge: Settings > Cookies & Site Permissions Note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly. Opt-Out Tools • Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout • Meta (Facebook): facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads

Under the UAE Personal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021), cookies that process personal data require valid consent where that processing is not strictly necessary. Our consent mechanism: • Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous • You can withdraw consent at any time without detriment • We record and store your consent preferences with a timestamp • We do not use cookie walls (gating content behind mandatory consent)

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced with a new consent prompt. The "Last Updated" date reflects the most recent revision.

For questions about our use of cookies: Email: [email protected] Address: Nicso Technology LLC-FZ · Meydan Free Zone, Dubai, UAE