🍪 Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 28, 2025
Last Updated: May 28, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Top10HRVoices (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website(s), including https://top10hrvoices.com, its subdomains (e.g., cyprus.top10hrvoices.com), and any third-party services integrated therein (collectively, the “Site”).By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time (see Section 6).1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing session and allow websites to remember your preferences, actions, or login sessions.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies (expire when browser is closed)
Persistent cookies (remain until deleted or expire)_
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on the Site:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for core functionality, including:
Load balancing and server security (e.g., Cloudflare, Carrd host)
Navigation between sections or microsites
CAPTCHA or spam protection (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA if added)
Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymized data on how visitors interact with the Site, helping us improve structure, UX, and content. We may use:Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Carrd native metrics
Typeform analytics (form completions, time on page)
Zapier webhook logs
No personally identifiable data is stored without explicit user consent.c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to:
Remember preferred contact method (e.g., LinkedIn vs. Email)
Pre-fill embedded submission forms (e.g., newsletter, interest form)
Localize content based on language or country subdomain (future use)
Disabling these may impact the personalized experience.d) Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
These are set by platforms we use to distribute or promote content. They may track your behavior across other websites for ad targeting or performance attribution.May include:
LinkedIn tracking cookies
Facebook/X pixels (future)
Embedded YouTube/Vimeo (if used for video bios or promos)
Affiliate link tracking (future sponsors)
We do not currently run targeted ads, but these may be activated with clear consent in the future.
_3. Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies
We integrate with trusted services that may place their own cookies:
Service -> Purpose
Carrd -> Hosting infrastructure and page routing
Typeform -> Submission of contributor forms
Zapier -> Form automation (e.g., diagnostic tools)
Google Fonts -> Site typography rendering
LinkedIn Embed -> Displaying public profiles or posts
Google reCAPTCHA -> Form protection (if used)
Google Analytics -> Site performance analysisWe are not responsible for the cookie practices of these third parties. Please review their individual policies._4. How We Use Cookie-Collected Data
We use data from cookies to:
- Monitor traffic and visitor patterns
- Improve site speed, layout, and engagement
- Measure conversion (e.g., form submitted vs. page views)
- Analyze newsletter engagement
- Attribute referral traffic (e.g., LinkedIn post → submission)We never use cookies to:
-Sell data to third parties
-Profile individual users without consent
-Track behavior across unrelated websites_5. Legal Basis Under GDPR
We process cookie-related data under the following lawful bases:
Type of Cookie -> Legal Basis
Strictly Necessary -> Legitimate Interest
Analytics & Performance -> User Consent
Functional -> User Consent
Marketing & Third-Party -> Explicit User ConsentYou may withdraw or update your consent at any time._6. Cookie Management & Consent
You can:
- Use the cookie banner (coming June 2025) to accept/reject specific categories
- Clear cookies from your browser settings
- Install browser extensions like
- Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin
Note: If you disable all cookies, some features of our Site may not function correctly._7. Retention Period
Cookies will be stored on your device for varying periods:
Type -> Duration
Session Cookies -> Until browser is closed
Analytics Cookies -> 14–26 months (standard GA4 settings)
Preference Cookies -> Up to 12 months
Marketing Cookies -> Up to 180 days (if implemented)
_8. Future Changes to This Policy
As we expand platform features (e.g., logins, event registration, voting, payments), we may introduce new cookies.We will:
- Update this policy
- Update cookie banner
- Offer renewed consent choice
- Check this page regularly or subscribe to our newsletter for updates._9. Contact
For any concerns or inquiries:
📧 [email protected]
📍 Limassol, Cyprus
🌍 https://top10hrvoices.com