Cookie Policy

Trusted Education Recruitment

Effective Date: April 2026
Version: 1.0

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Trusted Education Recruitment Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We comply with:

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

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website.

They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical insights.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.

They enable core functionality such as:

  • Page navigation
  • Security
  • Form submissions

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (consent not required under PECR)

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Traffic sources

Example tools may include:

  • Google Analytics

Legal basis: Consent

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as:

  • Form inputs
  • User settings

Legal basis: Consent

3.4 Targeting / Marketing Cookies (if applicable)

These cookies track browsing behaviour to deliver relevant advertising.

We will only use these if implemented and with your explicit consent.

Legal basis: Consent

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies.

You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage your preferences

Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies

Browser help pages:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Safari

Cookie Banner / Preferences Tool

You can update your preferences at any time via:
[Insert “Cookie Settings” link if available]

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google)
  • Embedded content (e.g., videos or maps)

These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

7. Data Collected via Cookies

Cookies may collect the following data:

  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Usage behaviour

Where this data can identify an individual, it is treated as personal data under UK GDPR.

8. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for varying durations:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: remain for a defined period or until deleted

We ensure retention periods are proportionate and justified.

9. International Transfers

Where cookies involve third-party providers outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Adequacy decisions
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies:

Trusted Education Recruitment
Email: contact@trustededucationrecruitment.co.uk
Phone: 07766 009 729