Cookies Policy

Effective Date: Please refer to the "Effective Date" notice published on this page.

1. Introduction

Fratres ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Fratres platform, including the Fratres website at fratres.net and any country-specific Fratres websites (collectively, the "Platform").

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies and similar technologies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Please read this policy carefully. This Cookies Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, which you should also read.

By continuing to use the Platform, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with this policy and subject to any consent preferences you have set.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

Cookies can be:

Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted from your device when you close your browser;
Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them; and
First-party cookies — cookies set directly by the Fratres Platform;
Third-party cookies — cookies set by third-party services that operate content or features on the Platform.

Cookies serve a variety of purposes, including enabling website functionality, improving user experience, analysing how the Platform is used, and, where applicable, delivering relevant content.

3. Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, the Fratres Platform may use other tracking technologies, including:

Web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) — small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us understand how users interact with content;
Local storage — a browser feature that stores data locally on your device and functions similarly to cookies but with different storage characteristics;
Session storage — temporary browser-based storage that persists only for the duration of a session; and
Device fingerprinting techniques — methods that use device or browser characteristics to identify or distinguish users, where applicable.

References to "cookies" throughout this policy include these similar technologies unless stated otherwise.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function correctly and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting your preferences, or submitting forms.

Without these cookies, the Platform cannot operate properly, and certain features will not be available to you.

Examples of what strictly necessary cookies support:

User authentication and session management;
Security features and fraud prevention;
Load balancing and server performance; and
Access to secure areas of the Platform.

These cookies do not require your consent as they are essential to the operation of the Platform.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the Platform to provide enhanced features and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to the Platform.

Examples of what functional cookies support:

Remembering your login details and account preferences;
Storing your language or regional preferences;
Remembering search filters and settings you have applied; and
Enabling Platform features that depend on user preferences.

If you disable functional cookies, some features of the Platform may not work correctly or may not be available.

4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits to the Platform, understand how users navigate it, and identify which features are most used or where errors occur. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of the Platform.

Examples of what analytics cookies support:

Measuring traffic volumes and patterns across the Platform;
Identifying popular pages, features, and content;
Tracking user journeys through the Platform;
Diagnosing technical errors and performance issues; and
Informing decisions about new features and improvements.

Information collected through analytics cookies is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

4.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

Where applicable and subject to your consent, marketing or targeting cookies may be used to deliver content that is relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your activity across the Platform and, in some cases, across third-party websites.

Examples of what marketing cookies may support:

Presenting you with relevant job listings or recruitment content;
Limiting how frequently you see the same content or message;
Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns; and
Enabling Platform partners to deliver relevant advertising, where applicable.

We will only use marketing and targeting cookies with your express consent, where required by applicable law.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on the Fratres Platform are set by third-party providers. These third parties may include providers of analytics services, security monitoring, communications infrastructure, or other operational tools that support the Platform.

Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of those third parties. Fratres does not control the content or use of third-party cookies beyond what is necessary for the operation of the Platform.

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services whose cookies may be active on the Platform.

6. Cookie Consent

Where required by applicable law in your jurisdiction, we will ask for your consent before placing certain categories of cookies on your device — particularly functional, analytics, and marketing cookies.

You may be presented with a cookie consent banner or preference centre when you first visit the Platform, allowing you to:

Accept all cookies;
Reject non-essential cookies; or
Customise your preferences by category.

Your preferences will be stored and respected during your subsequent visits to the Platform. You can update or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the Platform.

Please note that strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and cannot be disabled through cookie preference tools, as they are essential to Platform operation.

7. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

7.1 Platform Cookie Settings

Where available, you can manage your cookie preferences through a cookie settings or preference centre tool provided on the Platform. This is the easiest and most direct way to manage your consent choices.

7.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View the cookies currently stored on your device;
Delete individual or all cookies;
Block cookies from specific websites;
Block all third-party cookies; or
Block all cookies entirely.

The steps for managing cookies vary between browsers. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. Common browsers include:

Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge
Opera

7.3 Opt-Out Tools

Certain analytics and advertising organisations offer industry opt-out tools that allow you to manage cookie preferences across participating services. You may wish to explore options available through relevant industry bodies in your region.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable or delete certain categories of cookies, please be aware that:

Some features of the Platform may not function correctly or may be unavailable;
Your preferences and settings may not be remembered between visits;
Your login session may not be maintained; and
The relevance of job recommendations and content personalisation may be reduced.

Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using the Platform altogether.

9. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect or be associated with personal information, such as your IP address, account details, or browsing behaviour on the Platform. Where cookies involve the processing of personal information, that processing is subject to our Privacy Policy.

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, and about the rights you may have in relation to your personal data.

10. Cookies in Emails and Communications

We may also use tracking technologies such as web beacons in emails and other communications we send to you. These may tell us whether you have opened a message, clicked on a link, or interacted with content we have sent.

You can manage your communication preferences through your account settings or by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails. Disabling images in your email client may also prevent some email tracking technologies from functioning.

11. Children and Cookies

The Fratres Platform is not intended for use by individuals below the applicable age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from minors.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a minor has used the Platform and consented to cookies, please contact us through the official contact channels on the Platform.

12. International Use

Fratres operates across 61+ countries. Cookie practices and legal requirements relating to cookies vary by jurisdiction. Where applicable law in your country requires specific disclosures, consent mechanisms, or opt-out options, we endeavour to comply with those requirements.

If you access the Platform from a jurisdiction with specific cookie regulations, the cookie consent experience you encounter may reflect those local requirements.

13. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, the services we provide, or applicable legal requirements.

When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Your continued use of the Platform after an updated Cookies Policy has been published constitutes your acknowledgement of the changes, subject to any consent requirements that may apply.

14. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us through the official contact channels provided on the Fratres Platform.

15. Effective Date

This Cookies Policy is effective as of the date published on this page. Please check back regularly for updates.