Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how LanceGuru ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the LanceGuru freelancing marketplace, websites and applications (collectively, the "Platform"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use the Platform with cookies enabled, or by accepting cookies through our consent banner where required, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the Platform. We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels and local storage, which we refer to collectively as "cookies" in this Policy.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services we use for analytics, payments or other functionality (third-party cookies).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the Platform to function, enabling core features such as signing in, maintaining your session and processing secure transactions. These cannot be switched off in our systems.

Preference cookies remember choices you make, such as language or region, while analytics cookies help us understand how the Platform is used so we can improve it, and marketing cookies help us measure campaigns and show relevant content.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to keep you signed in securely, remember your settings, protect against fraud and abuse, measure the performance of the Platform, and understand which features are most useful so we can continue to improve your experience.

Where we use cookies that are not strictly necessary, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through the controls described below.

5. How Long Cookies Last

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The lifespan of each cookie depends on its purpose.

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers, which we encourage you to review.

6. Managing Your Cookies

You can manage non-essential cookies through our cookie consent controls where available, and you can adjust or block cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers let you view, delete and restrict cookies, and refuse cookies from specific sites.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform — for example, you may not be able to stay signed in or complete a transaction if strictly necessary cookies are blocked.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please reach out through our contact page or email privacy@lanceguru.com. We are happy to help you understand and control how cookies are used on the Platform.