Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy (UK)

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how RecruitBlock (“RecruitBlock”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at recruitblock.io (the “Site”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies, which remain for a set period or until deleted

• First-party cookies, set by our Site

• Third-party cookies, set by services we use (for example, analytics or embedded video)

We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this policy.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Strictly necessary cookies
   These are essential to operate the Site and provide core functionality, such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies do not require your consent.

2. Analytics and performance cookies
   These help us understand how visitors use the Site, which pages perform best, and how we can improve the experience. We only place these cookies where required after you provide consent through our cookie preference tools.

3. Functionality cookies
   These remember your preferences and choices (for example language or region settings, where applicable). Depending on the implementation, these may require consent.

4. Marketing cookies (if used)
   These are used to measure and improve marketing effectiveness, and in some cases to show more relevant advertising. If we use marketing cookies, they will only be set where required after you provide consent.

Legal basis and consent (UK)

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must obtain consent for non-essential cookies. Under UK GDPR, we also need a lawful basis to process personal data collected via cookies.

• Strictly necessary cookies: used because they are required for the Site to function

• Analytics, functionality and marketing cookies: used where required on the basis of your consent, which you can withdraw or change at any time

Cookies we use

The cookies used on our Site may change over time as we improve services, add features, or change providers. We aim to keep this information current.

Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. GA4 can set cookies such as:

Note: The exact cookie names and lifetimes can vary depending on configuration and updates from Google.

Embedded video (Vimeo)

Where we embed video content (for example via Vimeo), Vimeo may set cookies or use similar technologies to deliver the content, remember preferences, and measure performance. These cookies may be treated as non-essential depending on how the embed is configured, and will be subject to your cookie preferences where required.

Strictly necessary cookies

We use cookies that are required for the Site to operate securely and reliably. These may include cookies used for:

• security and fraud prevention

• load balancing and performance

• cookie preference storage (so your choices are remembered)

Because these cookies are essential, they cannot be switched off using our cookie controls. You can still block them via your browser settings, but this may cause parts of the Site not to work properly.

How to control cookies

You can control cookies in the following ways:

1) Cookie preferences on our Site
You can set or update your preferences at any time using our cookie banner or cookie settings tool (where available). This allows you to accept or reject non-essential categories of cookies.

2) Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to:

• view cookies stored on your device

• delete cookies

• block cookies from specific sites or block cookies entirely

Blocking all cookies may affect how the Site functions.

3) Device controls
On mobile devices, you may also be able to control tracking through your device settings.

International data transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example, standard contractual clauses or other recognised mechanisms), where required.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. We recommend checking this page periodically.

Last updated: 6 January 2026

Contact us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact RecruitBlock via our website contact page.

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