COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 16 July 2026

1. About this policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Bauhaus Consultants Ltd, trading as Bauhaus Recruitment, uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.

Bauhaus Consultants Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 04876847.

In this policy, references to “Bauhaus”, “we”, “us” and “our” mean Bauhaus Consultants Ltd.

This policy explains:

• what cookies and similar technologies are;
• the types of cookies we use or may use;
• why we use them;
• when consent is required;
• how third parties may use cookies through our website; and
• how you can manage or withdraw your choices.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information more generally.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that websites place on a computer, mobile phone, tablet or other device when the website is visited.

Cookies can perform a variety of functions. For example, they may:

• enable a website to operate securely;
• maintain a user session;
• remember preferences;
• recognise a device;
• help users access registered areas;
• measure how a website is used;
• identify and correct technical problems; or
• support communications, embedded content or other website features.

Some cookies last only while a browser is open. These are commonly known as session cookies.

Other cookies remain on a device for a specified period or until they are deleted. These are commonly known as persistent cookies.

3. Similar technologies

We use the term “cookies” in this policy to include cookies and similar storage or access technologies where appropriate.

Similar technologies may include:

• pixels;
• tags;
• web beacons;
• local storage;
• session storage;
• software development kits;
• tracking links;
• device identifiers; and
• scripts that access or store information on a device.

The technologies used may change as our website and services develop.

4. First-party and third-party cookies

A first-party cookie is set by or on behalf of the website being visited.

A third-party cookie is set by another organisation whose technology, content or service is used through the website.

For example, third-party cookies may be associated with:

• embedded videos;
• analytics services;
• applicant tracking or candidate-registration systems;
• website security services;
• social-media content; or
• other externally provided website functions.

Third parties may process information collected through their technologies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie information.

5. When we ask for consent

We may use cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation, security or delivery of the website without obtaining consent where the law permits this.

We will ask for consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies where consent is legally required.

This may include cookies used for:

• website analytics;
• measuring visitor behaviour;
• personalisation;
• embedded third-party content;
• advertising or marketing;
• cross-site tracking; or
• other non-essential functions.

Non-essential cookies should not be activated before the required consent has been obtained.

You may accept or reject non-essential cookies through the cookie banner or preference controls provided on the website.

Refusing non-essential cookies should not prevent access to the ordinary public content of the website, although some optional features may not operate as intended.

6. Cookies and technologies used on our website

The exact cookies and technologies used may change as our website, candidate systems and third-party services are updated.

We currently use or may use the following categories of cookies and similar technologies.

6.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These support the essential operation, security and functionality of the website.

They may be used to:

• create and maintain a website or candidate-account session;
• enable registration, login, applications and CV submissions;
• protect the website against automated or malicious traffic;
• process forms;
• remember cookie choices; and
• support other essential website functions.

These may include session identifiers such as PHPSESSID and security technologies used by third-party services.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where permitted by law.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies through browser settings may cause parts of the website, including registration, login, application or form functions, to stop working.

6.2 Functional cookies

Functional cookies support optional website features or improve how content is displayed or used.

They may be used to:

• remember display or device settings;
• store screen-resolution information;
• support embedded content;
• remember user preferences;
• retain information during a website journey; and
• provide enhanced website functionality.

A screen-resolution cookie may be used to help the website display correctly on different devices.

Where functional cookies are not strictly necessary, we will obtain consent before using them.

6.3 Vimeo video cookies

Some pages may contain videos hosted by Vimeo.

The Vimeo player may set cookies or use similar technologies when a visitor chooses to play a video. These may be used to:

• deliver the video;
• maintain player functionality;
• protect against automated or malicious traffic;
• remember player settings; or
• collect information about use of the video.

Vimeo may process information in accordance with its own privacy and cookie information.

Where Vimeo cookies are not strictly necessary, they will be subject to the applicable cookie-consent controls.

6.4 Analytics and statistics cookies

We may use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the website and to improve its content, performance and navigation.

Analytics information may include:

• pages viewed;
• time spent on the website;
• links selected;
• device and browser information;
• approximate location;
• how a visitor reached the website; and
• technical errors or general usage patterns.

Google Analytics is not currently confirmed as active on the website but may be introduced as part of future website development.

Analytics and statistics cookies will not be activated before the required consent has been obtained.

6.5 Marketing and advertising cookies

We may introduce marketing or advertising technologies in the future to:

• measure the effectiveness of campaigns;
• understand whether someone has responded to advertising;
• limit how often an advert is shown;
• build audience information;
• personalise advertising; or
• track activity across websites or services.

These technologies will only be used where they are present on the website and the legally required consent has been obtained.

6.6 Cookie information and changes

Cookie names, providers and expiry periods may change when our website, candidate platform, embedded content or consent-management technology is updated.

The website’s cookie banner or preference controls should provide the most current available information about the categories of cookies in use.

We will review this Cookie Policy when material changes are made to the website or its tracking technologies.

7. Candidate registration, applications and third-party platforms

Some website functions, including:

• candidate registration;
• account login;
• vacancy applications;
• CV submission;
• job alerts;
• form processing; or
• communications,

may be provided or supported by third-party technology platforms.

Those platforms may use cookies that are necessary to:

• maintain a secure session;
• authenticate a user;
• process an application;
• prevent fraud;
• retain information during a form submission; or
• provide another service requested by the user.

Where those cookies are strictly necessary for the requested function, consent may not be required.

Where the platform uses analytics, personalisation, marketing or other optional cookies, those cookies should be subject to the appropriate consent controls.

Information about how personal information is handled through those services is provided in our Privacy Policy and, where applicable, the provider’s own privacy information.

8. Embedded content and external services

Some pages may include content or services provided by another organisation, such as:

• videos;
• maps;
• social-media posts;
• sharing tools;
• application forms;
• booking tools; or
• other embedded services.

The relevant provider may place cookies or collect information when the content is loaded or used.

Where those cookies are not strictly necessary, the content or associated cookies should remain blocked until the appropriate consent has been provided.

When you use an independently operated service, the provider’s own terms, privacy notice and cookie information may also apply.

9. Email measurement technologies

Emails sent by us may contain links or technical features that allow us or our communications provider to understand whether:

• an email was delivered;
• an email was opened;
• a link was selected; or
• a recipient interacted with a communication.

We may use this information to:

• assess the effectiveness of recruitment or business communications;
• understand which information is useful;
• maintain accurate communication records;
• improve future communications; and
• manage marketing preferences.

Where this involves direct marketing or tracking that requires consent, we will seek the required consent or rely on another legally permitted approach.

You may object to direct marketing at any time by:

• using an unsubscribe option where provided;
• informing the person who contacted you; or
• contacting us using the details in section 15.Managing cookie preferences

10. Managing cookie preferences

You can manage non-essential cookie preferences through the cookie banner or preference controls displayed on the website.

The controls should allow you to:

• accept optional cookies;
• reject optional cookies; and
• review the available cookie categories.

You may change or withdraw consent at any time.

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before consent was withdrawn.

Where the website does not display the preference controls automatically, they may be accessible through a cookie-settings link, the Cookie Policy page or the website footer.

11. Browser and device settings

Most browsers allow users to view, delete or block cookies.

The available controls depend on the browser and device used. They can usually be found within privacy, security or website-data settings.

Browser settings may allow you to:

• delete existing cookies;
• block all cookies;
• block third-party cookies;
• receive a warning before cookies are stored; or
• permit cookies only for selected websites.

Blocking all cookies may affect necessary website functions, including candidate registration, login, applications and form submission.

Deleting cookies may also remove a previously saved consent preference, meaning that the cookie banner may be displayed again.

12. Do Not Track and similar signals

Some browsers or devices may send a “Do Not Track”, Global Privacy Control or similar preference signal.

There is not necessarily a single uniform technical or legal response to all such signals.

We will apply the choices made through our own cookie-consent controls and will consider recognised browser or device signals where required by applicable law and supported by our website technology.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• the cookies and technologies used;
• the website or candidate platform;
• our analytics and communications services;
• our suppliers;
• legal requirements; or
• regulatory guidance.

The date of the latest revision is shown at the top of the policy.

Where a change materially affects the use of non-essential cookies, we may ask users to make or confirm their cookie choices again.

14. Privacy and data protection

Some information collected through cookies or similar technologies may be personal information.

Further details about:

• the information we collect;
• the purposes and lawful bases for using it;
• the organisations with which it may be shared;
• international transfers;
• retention;
• data protection rights; and
• how to make a complaint

are provided in our Privacy Policy.

15. Contacting us

Questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies and similar technologies should be directed to:

Privacy and Data Protection Contact
Bauhaus Consultants Ltd trading as Bauhaus Recruitment
Registered in England and Wales
Company number: 04876847

Tatton House
20 Tipping Street
Altrincham
WA14 2EZ

Telephone: 0161 923 9050
Email: enquiries@bauhausrecruitment.com