Effective date: 17.09.2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our Platform. They allow us to recognize your browser, store certain information, and enhance your overall user experience. Cookies may be set directly by our Platform (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party service providers (“third-party cookies”).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
- Required for the proper functioning of the Platform.
- Enable basic features such as secure login, account authentication, session management, and payment processing.
- Without these cookies, our Platform may not operate correctly.
b) Analytical / Performance Cookies
- Collect information on how visitors use the Platform (e.g., most visited pages, time spent, error messages).
- Help us monitor performance and improve functionality.
- Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar.
c) Functional Cookies
- Remember user preferences and choices (e.g., language, region, saved login details).
- Provide personalized features and smoother navigation.
d) Advertising / Targeting Cookies
- Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you, both on our Platform and on third-party sites.
- Limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.
e) Security Cookies
- Help identify and prevent security risks.
- Used to authenticate users and protect data from unauthorized access.
f) Social Media Cookies
- Enable users to share content directly via social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
- These platforms may use cookies for their own analytics and targeting purposes.
3. Managing Cookies
- On your first visit, you will be asked to provide consent for the use of non-essential cookies.
- You may manage or disable cookies at any time in your browser settings.
- Please note: disabling essential cookies may result in limited functionality of the Platform
4. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third parties who may set cookies on your device when you use our Platform. These include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media services. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our business practices. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
6. Contact
For cookie-related queries: contact@hiresquad.uk
