Cookies Policy for First Recruitment Ltd (UK)

Effective Date: 11^th February 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how First Recruitment Ltd (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our online services. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information about your browsing behaviour, and enhance your overall user experience.

Cookies can perform various functions, such as remembering your preferences, enabling you to navigate between pages, and tracking website traffic.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They allow you to move around the site and use its features, such as secure areas and forms.
  • Example: Cookies used for session management (e.g., keeping you logged in during your visit).
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This includes information about the pages you visit, how long you stay, and any errors you encounter. These cookies help us improve the performance of the website.
  • Example: Google Analytics cookies to analyse website traffic.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
  • Example: Remembering your language preference or region.
• Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising to you. They track your browsing behaviour across different websites and can be used to build a profile of your interests.
  • Example: Cookies used for remarketing ads or personalized job recommendations.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also allow third-party services to set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties may include:

• Analytics Services: Google Analytics or other tools that help us analyse website traffic and user behaviour.
• Advertising Networks: These networks use cookies to serve personalized ads to users based on their interests and behaviour across different sites.

These third parties have their own cookie policies, and you should review those for further information on how they use your data.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences and control which cookies are set on your device. Most web browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can usually find the cookie settings in the “Privacy” or “Settings” section of your browser.

To disable cookies in some popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to “Settings” → “Privacy and Security” → “Cookies and other site data” → Adjust your settings.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to “Options” → “Privacy & Security” → “Cookies and Site Data” → Adjust your settings.
• Safari: Go to “Preferences” → “Privacy” → “Cookies and website data” → Adjust your settings.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to “Settings” → “Cookies and site permissions” → “Manage and delete cookies” → Adjust your settings.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent certain features from working properly.

5. Consent to Cookies

When you visit our website for the first time, you will be asked to provide consent for us to use cookies. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences in your browser or using the cookie management tool on our website.

6. How Long We Keep Cookies

Cookies will remain on your device for varying periods, depending on the type of cookie. Some cookies are session-based, meaning they are deleted once you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies that stay on your device for a set period (e.g., 30 days).

You can delete these cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make 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 how we use cookies and protect your privacy.

8. Contact Us

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

First Recruitment Ltd (UK)
327A High Street

Slough

SL1 1TX

Email: info@first-recruitment.com
Phone: 01753 578888