Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Corporates & Professionals CIC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website and job board platform.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more broadly.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:

• Function properly
• Improve user experience
• Analyse how the site is used

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies (set by us)
• Third-party cookies (set by external providers)

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and job board platform. They enable core functionality such as:

• Account login and authentication (provided via Memberstack)
• Session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Platform navigation

These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies (Consent-Based)

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. This may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• User journeys and interactions
• General location data derived from IP address

We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.

Marketing Cookies (Consent-Based)

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy will be updated and your consent requested via the cookie banner before any such cookies are set.

Personalization Cookies (Consent-Based)

With your consent, these cookies may be used to remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience on the platform.

Job Board and Platform Usage

As part of operating our job board, cookies may be used to:

• Maintain user sessions for employers and candidates
• Enable secure access to accounts
• Support job applications and account activity
• Monitor platform performance and stability

These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the platform.

Legal Basis for Cookies

• Cookies related to account access and authentication are used on the basis of contractual necessity. We cannot provide our account-based services to you without them.
• Cookies related to platform security and fraud prevention are used based on our legitimate interests in operating a secure and functional platform.
• Analytics, marketing, and personalization cookies are used only with your consent, in accordance with UK GDPR and PECR.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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 preferences

You can also:

• Adjust your browser settings
• Delete stored cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.If you believe your data protection rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk).

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as our analytics provider (Google Analytics 4). These providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. We do not control third-party cookies directly. Please refer to their policies for further information.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period

Analytics cookies may remain for up to 24 months, depending on configuration.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

Corporates & Professionals CIC
3rd Floor, 45 Albemarle Street
Mayfair, London W1S 4JL

Email: info@corporatesandprofessionals.com