What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies – stored for a set period or until deleted.

Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties providing services to us (“third-party cookies”).

How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website operates correctly and securely

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Support the delivery and improvement of our services

We do not use cookies to collect unnecessary personal data, and we do not sell personal data.

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to protected areas. These cookies do not require consent under PECR.

Performance and analytics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This information is used to improve website performance and user experience. These cookies are only used where consent has been provided.

Functionality cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as preferences or settings) to provide a more personalised experience. These cookies are only used where consent has been provided.

Marketing cookies (if used): These cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of our communications or to deliver relevant content. We only use marketing cookies where you have provided consent, and you can withdraw consent at any time.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support our website functionality, analytics, or service improvement.

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

We require third parties to handle personal data lawfully and securely.

Cookie consent and control

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality, marketing) will only be set if you provide consent.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings tool on our website (if available).

How to manage cookies

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device

• Block cookies

• Delete cookies

• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

For more information, please refer to your browser’s help section.

Retention of cookies

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their type:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are deleted manually

Specific retention periods vary depending on the cookie and provider.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Joanna Stroud, Data Protection Officer
dataprivacy@stroudresourcing.co.uk
Stroud Resourcing, Wizu | East Coast House, 25 Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DH