Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2025

Introduction

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.ernestgordonrecruitment.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

Your consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies. By clicking “Accept All,” you consent to our use of all cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. By clicking “Reject All,” only necessary cookies will be used. You can also customize your cookie preferences by clicking “Customize Settings.”

You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting the cookies on your browser or device, or by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. However, if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience all features of our website.

Cookies we use

Based on our website scan, we use the following cookies:

Necessary/Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeExpiry
CookieControlErnest Gordon RecruitmentStores your cookie consent preferences320 days

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeExpiry
DVGoogleUsed for site functionality33 days

Analytics/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeExpiry
NIDGoogleStores preferences and information for Google services297 days

Marketing/Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeExpiry
_GRECAPTCHAGoogleUsed by Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam100 days
AECGoogleUsed for advertising effectiveness and security62 days
SOCSGoogleUsed for social media integration or tracking58 days

Third-party cookies

Our website uses several third-party services that may set cookies on your device. We do not have control over the operation of these cookies. The third-party providers include:

Google Services

We use various Google services on our website, including Google reCAPTCHA to protect our forms from spam, Google Analytics to analyze website traffic, and other Google tools that may place cookies on your device.

You can learn more about how Google uses cookies at: Google Privacy Policy.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookie Management

Our Cookie Consent Tool

Our website uses a Cookie Control tool that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can access this at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website respects Do Not Track signals.

Log Files

We use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements, and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

Information Sharing

We may share aggregated demographic information with our clients. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person.

International Data Transfers

Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which we operate in order to enable us to use the information in accordance with this policy. The data that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside the UK/European Economic Area (“EEA”). By submitting your personal data, you agree to this transfer, storing, or processing. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on our Homepage so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.

If at any point we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time it was collected, we will notify users by way of an email. Users will have a choice as to whether or not we use their information in this different manner.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@ernestgordon.com

Complaints

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited tries to meet the highest standards when collecting and using personal information. We take any complaints we receive about this very seriously. We encourage people to bring it to our attention if they think that our collection or use of information is unfair, misleading, or inappropriate.

If you wish to complain about this policy or any of the procedures set out in it, please contact: privacy@ernestgordon.com