Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how 1stWorkforce may use cookies and similar technologies on our website, why they may be used, and how you can manage your choices.
What cookies are
Small files or similar technologies that can store or access information on your device.
Essential technologies
Some technologies may be needed for security, core site functions, and services you request.
You have choices
Where consent is required, you can choose whether to allow non-essential technologies and change your choice later.
The list may change
Website tools can change, so cookie details may be updated when services or technologies change.
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What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that a website can place on your device. Similar technologies can also store information on, or access information from, a device. These technologies can include local storage, scripts, pixels, tags, and other storage or access technologies.
They can be used for different purposes, such as making a website work, remembering preferences, understanding how people use a website, improving services, or supporting advertising and measurement.
How 1stWorkforce May Use Cookies
Depending on the features and services active on our website, we may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Keep the website secure and support essential technical functions.
- Remember choices or preferences where a feature requires this.
- Understand how visitors use the website and identify areas that may need improvement.
- Measure website performance and the effectiveness of content or campaigns where appropriate.
- Support embedded content or services provided by third parties.
- Support advertising or marketing measurement where these technologies are used and legally permitted.
Categories of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary
EssentialThese technologies support core website functions, security, network management, or a service you specifically request.
Analytics and Statistics
MeasurementThese technologies can help us understand website use, performance, visitor journeys, and areas that may need improvement.
Functionality and Preferences
ExperienceThese technologies can remember settings or preferences and support enhanced website functionality.
Marketing and Advertising
OptionalThese technologies can be used to measure campaigns, support advertising, or understand interactions across websites and services.
Third-Party Content
ExternalEmbedded maps, videos, social media, or other external tools may set or access technologies when those services are used.
Consent and Your Choices
Where the law requires consent, non-essential cookies or similar technologies should not be used until you have made a valid choice. Consent should be based on clear information and a genuine positive action.
Some technologies may be used without consent where a legal exemption applies. This can include technologies that are strictly necessary for a requested service and, where the legal conditions are met, certain low-risk uses permitted by current UK rules.
Cookie Categories and Typical Use
The exact cookie names, providers, and lifetimes depend on the website tools and services that are active at a particular time. The table below explains the categories that may apply.
| Category | Typical purpose | Typical duration | Consent position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Security, core site functions, session management, and services you request. | Session or limited duration depending on the function. | Consent is generally not required where the legal exemption applies. |
| Analytics and Statistics | Understanding website use, performance, and improvement. | Session or persistent, depending on the tool. | Consent may be required unless a valid legal exemption applies. |
| Functionality | Remembering settings and providing enhanced features. | Usually persistent for a limited period. | Consent may be required unless a valid legal exemption applies. |
| Marketing and Advertising | Advertising, campaign measurement, profiling, or tracking across services. | Often persistent. | Consent is normally required where these technologies fall within the consent rules. |
| Third-Party Content | Supporting embedded media, maps, social media, or external services. | Set by the relevant provider. | Depends on the purpose and whether a legal exemption applies. |
Where a cookie preference tool or consent manager is available on the website, it should provide the most current information about the technologies and categories available through that tool.
Third-Party Cookies and Services
Some website features may be provided by third parties, such as analytics providers, embedded media services, maps, social media platforms, security services, or other technology suppliers.
These providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies when their services are active. Their use of information may also be governed by their own privacy and cookie information.
We aim to configure third-party technologies in a way that reflects the consent and legal requirements that apply to their purpose.
How to Manage Your Cookie Choices
Change your preferences
Where a cookie preference centre or consent banner is available on the website, use it to review and change your choices for optional technologies.
Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through browser settings. The exact steps depend on the browser and device you use.
Blocking all cookies may affect the operation of some website features. Deleting cookies may also remove saved preferences, which means you may need to make those choices again.
Cookies and Personal Information
Some cookies or similar technologies may involve the use of information that can identify, relate to, or be associated with an individual or device. Where personal information is processed, our Privacy Policy explains more about how we use personal information, our lawful bases, sharing, retention, security, and your data protection rights.
Read our Privacy PolicyChanges to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website, technologies, suppliers, or legal requirements change. The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have a question about this Cookie Policy or how cookies and similar technologies are used on the 1stWorkforce website, please contact us.