Cookie Policy
Draft — pending legal review
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Energy Recruitment Hub uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. This page is a draft pending legal review.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Examples:
- Authentication cookies (keep you logged in)
- Security cookies (Cloudflare Turnstile on registration and contact)
- Session cookies (maintain your session state)
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.
Examples:
- Google Analytics 4, if the operator has configured a measurement ID
- Self-hosted Umami analytics, if enabled
- Optional error reporting (Sentry), if enabled
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Job search filters and saved searches
- Recently viewed jobs
- Layout and display preferences
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Authentication: To keep you logged in to your account
- Security: To detect and prevent security threats and fraud
- Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
- Analytics: To understand how you use our website, if analytics tools are enabled
- Performance: To monitor and improve website performance
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services used by the application may set their own cookies or similar technologies when those services are actually used. Advertising pixels and social-media platform login (LinkedIn, Facebook, or Indeed) are not implemented. The list below describes technologies the code can use; whether they run on a given deployment depends on operator configuration.
Third-Party Services We Use
Google Analytics (optional)
If a Google Analytics measurement ID is configured for this deployment, Google Analytics may collect usage data. This is environment-dependent and is not claimed to be active on every environment.
Umami (optional)
If Umami is configured, it may collect first-party behavioural events. This is environment-dependent.
Stripe
Recruiter payments use Stripe Checkout and the Customer Portal. Stripe may set cookies needed to complete a payment securely. Energy Recruitment Hub does not store full card numbers.
Cloudflare Turnstile
Bot protection on registration and the contact form may cause Cloudflare to set cookies needed to complete the challenge.
Google sign-in
If you choose Google sign-in, Google may set cookies as part of its OAuth flow. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Indeed login are not implemented.
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Alert you when a website tries to set a cookie
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: If GA is enabled, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly without cookies enabled, particularly those that require you to be logged in.
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session state while you browse our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Their duration varies based on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years. They help us remember your preferences between visits.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Until a legally approved version is published, this page remains marked as a draft pending legal review.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about cookies, use the Contact form or email info@erh1.co.uk for general enquiries.
Product: Energy Recruitment Hub
Legal entity and registered office: to be confirmed by the operator.