Cookie Policy
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1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Verify Recruits Ltd ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and platform. It is published in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and supports our obligations under the UK GDPR.
We aim to be transparent about the technologies we use and to give you control over the non-essential cookies we set.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Similar technologies we may use include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which work in comparable ways. References to "cookies" in this policy cover all these technologies unless stated otherwise.
3. Categories of cookies we use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable core features such as secure log-in, session management, and form protection. Without them, parts of the platform would not work.
Preference cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your display theme) to improve your experience. They are not essential and are only set with your consent.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They collect aggregated, anonymised data about pages visited and features used. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
Marketing cookies
These cookies track visitors across websites to measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns. We only use marketing cookies where you have opted in.
4. Cookies we use
The table below lists the cookies used on the Verify Recruits website and platform.
| Category | Name | Lifetime | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | vr_session | Session | Authenticates logged-in users and keeps you signed in. | First-party |
| Essential | vr_csrf | Session | Prevents cross-site request forgery on form submissions. | First-party |
| Essential | cookie_consent | 6 months | Remembers your cookie preferences so the banner does not reappear. | First-party |
| Preference | vr_theme | 12 months | Remembers your light or dark display preference. | First-party |
| Analytics | vr_anon_id | 24 months | Assigns an anonymous identifier to understand how visitors use the site. | First-party |
| Analytics | _ga | 24 months | Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregate traffic reporting (if enabled). | Third-party (Google) |
| Marketing | vr_ref | 30 days | Records the referral source when you arrive from a partner campaign. | First-party |
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party providers when you visit our site. For example, if we enable Google Analytics, Google may set cookies to measure traffic. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.
We do not allow third parties to use cookies for advertising on our site without your explicit consent.
6. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner that lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in a preference cookie and remembered for six months. You can change your mind at any time by using the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. The links below explain how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Disabling essential cookies will affect the functionality of the platform. Disabling analytics or preference cookies will not prevent you from using the site.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
- Company: Verify Recruits Ltd
- Email: privacy@[verify-recruits].com
- Address: [Registered office address, United Kingdom]