Cookie Policy

Last updated: 21 May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how SkillScan AI ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit skillscan.uk.

1. 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 gather analytics about how the site is used.

2. Categories of cookies we use

Strictly necessary

Required to operate the site — for authentication via Clerk, storing your interview session, and securing the application. The site cannot function without these.

Analytics

We use PostHog to understand how the product is used (event analytics and session recordings of UI interactions). Data is processed in the EU. You can opt out via the cookie banner.

Marketing

Google Ads conversion tracking is loaded only after you accept marketing cookies in the banner. It is disabled by default.

3. Third parties we share data with

• Clerk — authentication ( privacy policy)
• PostHog — product analytics and session recording ( privacy policy)
• Stripe — payments ( privacy policy)
• Google Ads — marketing conversion tracking (only with consent)

4. Managing your preferences

You can change or revoke your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom-left of the page. You can also clear cookies directly through your browser settings.

5. Data retention

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies (analytics, consent state) expire after up to 13 months.

6. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email m.kornyev@skillscan.uk.