Last Updated: [15 Octobre 2026]

1. Introduction

Welcome to Shughly, an online recruitment platform designed to connect job seekers with employers and companies across the Gulf region.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, access your account, search for jobs, manage company profiles, or use our recruitment services.

This policy describes the types of cookies we may use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing activity, allowing us to improve functionality, security, and the overall user experience.

We may also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, and local storage, where applicable.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We may use cookies for the following purposes.

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning and security of our website. They enable core features that you request when using our services.

They may be used to:

  • Allow users to log in and maintain authenticated sessions.
  • Protect accounts and help prevent unauthorized access.
  • Enable candidates and employers to access their respective dashboards.
  • Support form submissions and essential website functionality.
  • Maintain security settings and help detect suspicious activity.
  • Ensure the website operates reliably across different devices.

Strictly necessary cookies generally do not require consent where applicable law permits their use without consent.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help us remember your preferences and provide a more personalized browsing experience.

They may be used to remember:

  • Your preferred language and display settings.
  • Certain browsing preferences.
  • Previously selected website options.
  • Other settings designed to improve usability.

Disabling these cookies may affect certain website features or require you to re-enter your preferences.

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

We may use analytics cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our services.

These technologies may help us identify:

  • The most frequently visited pages.
  • How users navigate job listings and company profiles.
  • The performance of search and filtering features.
  • Technical errors and website performance issues.
  • General traffic patterns and the effectiveness of website improvements.

We use this information to evaluate performance and improve the platform. Where required, analytics technologies will only be activated after you provide the appropriate consent.

3.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

If advertising or marketing technologies are enabled on our website, we may use cookies to measure advertising performance, understand campaign effectiveness, or display relevant advertisements.

These technologies may be provided by third-party advertising partners and may involve the processing of online identifiers or browsing-related information.

Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before using non-essential advertising cookies.

The actual use of advertising cookies depends on the services and technologies enabled on our website.

4. Cookies Used for Candidates and Employers

As a recruitment platform, we provide services to job seekers, employers, and companies. Certain cookies may support the following features.

4.1 Candidates and Job Seekers

Cookies may help us:

  • Maintain your login session.
  • Allow you to access and manage your candidate profile.
  • Support profile updates and account settings.
  • Enable saved jobs and related preferences, where available.
  • Support job search and filtering functionality.
  • Facilitate access to recruitment features available through your account.

4.2 Employers and Companies

Cookies may help us:

  • Maintain secure access to employer accounts.
  • Enable access to company profiles and dashboards.
  • Support job posting and job listing management.
  • Facilitate recruitment-related account functions.
  • Maintain session security and authorized access to platform features.

Cookies do not independently grant users permissions beyond those assigned to their accounts.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may work with third-party service providers to support website functionality, security, analytics, advertising, and performance measurement.

Depending on the services enabled, these providers may include analytics platforms, advertising networks, security services, and technical service providers.

Third parties may use their own cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their respective privacy policies and settings.

We aim to ensure that third-party technologies are used in accordance with applicable legal requirements, including obtaining consent where necessary.

For more information about how third parties process information, please consult their respective privacy policies.

6. How Long Do Cookies Remain on Your Device?

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods, depending on their purpose and configuration.

  • Session cookies: Generally expire when you close your browser or when your browsing session ends.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
  • Third-party cookies: Their duration depends on the relevant provider and its configuration.

We aim to use retention periods appropriate to the purpose of each cookie and applicable legal requirements.

7. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent settings available on our website, where provided.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings, which may allow you to:

  • View stored cookies.
  • Delete existing cookies.
  • Block certain or all cookies.
  • Receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent some parts of the website from functioning correctly, including account login, dashboards, and certain recruitment features.

Deleting cookies does not necessarily delete personal information already stored in your account or our systems. Such information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Where available, you may change your cookie preferences at any time through the website’s cookie settings.

8. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies collect technical information or identifiers that may be associated with your browsing session or device. Depending on the circumstances, this information may constitute personal data under applicable privacy laws.

Where cookie-related information constitutes personal data, we process it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.

For further information about how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technologies, services, or applicable legal requirements.

Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Where required by law, we will obtain renewed consent before activating relevant cookies or technologies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us using the details below:

  • Email Address: Support@shughly.com
  • Contact Page: Contact Page

We take privacy-related inquiries seriously and aim to provide clear information about our use of cookies and similar technologies.