Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how URecruit Global ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://urecruitglobal.com.

We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use data relating to you. This policy provides you with clear information about the cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Help you navigate between pages efficiently
• Remember information you have entered or choices you have made
• Provide you with targeted content or advertising
• Allow us to analyse how our website is used and improve our services

Cookies cannot:

• Access your personal files or other data on your device
• Carry viruses or install malware on your device
• Access data from other websites you visit

3. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We comply with UK data protection law, including:

• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003
• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Data Protection Act 2018

Regulatory Framework

UK data protection law provides certain exemptions for cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website or services. We ensure our cookie practices comply with current PECR regulations and ICO guidance.

Consent Requirements

Under PECR, we must:

• Obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device
• Provide clear information about what cookies will be set and what they will do
• Give you the opportunity to accept or reject different types of cookies
• Make it as easy to reject cookies as it is to accept them

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise our cookies into four main types:

Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms.

Examples:

• Session management for admin dashboard access
• Security cookies (CSRF protection)
• Load balancing for optimal server performance

Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on site, and traffic sources.

Purpose:

• Track page views and user journeys
• Understand traffic sources and referral patterns
• Measure website performance and identify areas for improvement
• Monitor bounce rates and user engagement

Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

• Job search filters and preferences
• Language preference settings (if multi-language support is added)
• Cookie consent preferences
• User interface customisations

Marketing Cookies (Consent Required - If Applicable)

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and marketing communications.

Current Use:

• EmailOctopus newsletter tracking (when embedded)
• Future advertising and retargeting capabilities (if implemented)

5. Detailed Cookie Information

6. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics 4

• Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behaviour insights
• Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, referral sources
• Privacy: We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses
• Data Processing Agreement: We have a Data Processing Agreement with Google

Supabase

• Purpose: Database hosting and user authentication
• Data Collected: Essential session and authentication data
• Location: EU-hosted data centres for GDPR compliance

EmailOctopus (When Used)

• Purpose: Newsletter delivery and email campaign tracking
• Data Collected: Email engagement statistics (opens, clicks)
• Location: EU-based service provider

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

General Cookie Inquiries

Data Protection Officer

Email: info@urecruitglobal.com (marked "Data Protection Officer")

ICO Complaints

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can complain to the UK's supervisory authority:

Response Times

• Cookie-related inquiries: Within 5 business days
• Data protection requests: Within 1 month (as required by UK GDPR)
• Urgent cookie issues: Within 24 hours during business hours