Cookie Management and Analytics

Take control of how Tabbio uses cookies and analytics to personalize and improve your professional networking experience.

Understanding Cookies on Tabbio

Essential Cookies

Always Active - Required for basic functionality:

• Authentication: Keeps you logged in securely
• Session Management: Maintains your active session
• Security: Protects against malicious attacks
• Preferences: Remembers your language and display settings

Analytics Cookies

Optional - Help us improve the platform:

• Usage Tracking: Anonymous data on feature usage
• Performance Monitoring: Page load times and errors
• Feature Analytics: Which tools are most valuable to users
• A/B Testing: Compare different interface versions

Third-Party Cookies

Limited Use - From integrated services:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior (anonymized)
• Firebase: Performance monitoring and crash reporting
• Intercom: Customer support chat functionality
• Stripe: Payment processing for premium features

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser-Level Controls

Chrome/Edge/Safari:

1. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security
2. Select Site Settings > Cookies
3. Choose your preference level
4. Add exceptions for tabbio.com if needed

Firefox:

1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Under Cookies and Site Data
3. Select Manage Permissions
4. Configure settings for tabbio.com

Tabbio Cookie Settings

Access your preferences:

1. Go to Account Settings > Privacy
2. Navigate to Cookie Preferences
3. Toggle categories on/off:
   • ✅ Essential (cannot be disabled)
   • 🔄 Analytics (optional)
   • 🔄 Third-Party (optional)
4. Click Save Preferences

Analytics and Data Collection

What We Track (When Enabled)

Page Analytics:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Click patterns and user journeys
• Search queries within the platform
• Feature usage frequency

Performance Data:

• Page load times
• Error reports and crash logs
• Browser compatibility issues
• Device and connection information

Professional Insights (Anonymized):

• Industry trends and skill demands
• Job market analytics
• Profile optimization effectiveness
• Application success patterns

What We Don't Track

Private Information:

• ❌ Personal messages or conversations
• ❌ Specific salary information
• ❌ Private contact details
• ❌ Confidential work experiences

Behavioral Privacy:

• ❌ Activity outside Tabbio
• ❌ Cross-device tracking without consent
• ❌ Personal browsing habits
• ❌ Social media activity

Data Processing and Storage

Analytics Data Lifecycle

Collection:

• Collected only with your consent
• Anonymized within 24 hours
• Aggregated with other users' data
• Used for platform improvements

Storage:

• Stored securely in encrypted databases
• Automatically deleted after 26 months
• Backed up following security protocols
• Access restricted to authorized personnel

Usage:

• Product development insights
• Performance optimization
• Security monitoring
• Market research (anonymized)

Opting Out of Analytics

Complete Opt-Out

Disable all tracking:

1. Account Settings > Privacy
2. Turn off "Analytics and Improvement"
3. Clear existing cookies in your browser
4. Restart your session

Browser-Level Blocking:

• Install privacy extensions (uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger)
• Enable "Do Not Track" in browser settings
• Use incognito/private browsing mode
• Block third-party cookies entirely

Selective Control

Choose what to allow:

• ✅ Keep essential cookies for functionality
• ❌ Block analytics cookies
• ✅ Allow performance monitoring
• ❌ Block third-party integrations

Understanding Your Data Rights

Access Your Analytics Data

What we collect about you:

1. Request data export via ahmed@tabbio.com
2. Receive report within 30 days
3. Includes all analytics data tied to your account
4. Formatted in readable JSON/CSV format

Delete Analytics Data

Remove your footprint:

• Contact ahmed@tabbio.com with deletion request
• Analytics data deleted within 30 days
• Account functionality remains intact
• Future analytics collection respects your preferences

Impact on Your Experience

With Analytics Enabled

Enhanced Experience:

• Personalized feature recommendations
• Improved search and discovery
• Better performance optimization
• Tailored content suggestions
• Market insights and salary data

With Analytics Disabled

Core Functionality Preserved:

• All essential features work normally
• Profile and job search fully functional
• Messaging and networking unchanged
• Premium features remain available
• No reduction in security or privacy

Potential Limitations:

• Less personalized recommendations
• Reduced insight into market trends
• Slower performance improvements
• Generic content suggestions

Mobile App Considerations

iOS App Tracking

Control through iOS:

1. Settings > Privacy & Security
2. Select Tracking
3. Find Tabbio in the list
4. Toggle tracking permission

In-App Controls:

• Same cookie preferences as web version
• Sync across all your devices
• Manage from any platform

Android App Tracking

Google Play Services:

1. Settings > Google > Ads
2. Reset advertising ID if desired
3. Opt out of personalized ads

Best Practices for Privacy

Recommended Settings

For Maximum Privacy:

• ❌ Disable analytics cookies
• ❌ Block third-party cookies
• ✅ Keep essential cookies only
• ✅ Enable "Do Not Track"

For Enhanced Experience:

• ✅ Enable analytics (helps improve platform)
• ❌ Limit third-party cookies
• ✅ Allow performance monitoring
• 🔄 Review settings quarterly

Regular Maintenance

Monthly Checklist:

• [ ] Review cookie preferences
• [ ] Clear unnecessary stored data
• [ ] Check browser privacy settings
• [ ] Update privacy extensions

Quarterly Review:

• [ ] Assess data collection value
• [ ] Update preferences based on usage
• [ ] Review third-party integrations
• [ ] Consider privacy setting changes

Technical Implementation

How Tabbio Respects Your Choices

Consent Management:

• Settings checked before each analytics call
• Real-time preference updates
• Graceful degradation when tracking disabled
• No penalty for opting out

Data Minimization:

• Collect only necessary analytics data
• Automatic data expiration
• Regular purging of old information
• Anonymization wherever possible

Getting Help

Cookie Issues

Contact Support:

• Email: ahmed@tabbio.com
• Include browser version and specific issues
• Describe desired privacy level
• We'll help optimize your settings

Privacy Concerns

We're Here to Help:

• Explain any data collection practices
• Help configure optimal privacy settings
• Provide transparency reports
• Address any concerns promptly

Your privacy matters to us. These controls give you complete authority over how Tabbio uses analytics while ensuring you still get the best possible professional networking experience.

Next Steps

• Understand AI features and data
• Learn about data privacy rights
• Control your contact information