Cookie Policy
Last updated: 28/11/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how PSM Recruitment Ltd
(“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our
website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit
a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences and
provide information to the website owner.
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| Type | What they do | Examples of use |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies |
Required for the website to function and to enable core features such as security, network management and accessibility. |
Remembering form submissions during a session, enabling secure log-in areas, or helping us manage traffic on the site. |
| Performance / analytics cookies |
Collect information about how visitors use our website so we can measure and improve performance. |
Counting visits to pages, seeing which links are clicked, and identifying pages that may be slow or confusing. |
| Functionality cookies |
Allow the website to remember choices you make and provide more personalised features. |
Remembering your language preferences or details you have previously entered to make forms quicker to complete. |
| Targeting / advertising cookies |
Used (where in place) to deliver adverts that are more relevant to you and your interests, or to limit how often you see an advert. |
Showing you job alerts or recruitment services that match your interests across our own website or third party platforms. |
Not all of the above categories will necessarily be in use at all times.
The cookies actually used may change as we update or improve our site.
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First-party cookies are set by PSM Recruitment Ltd
and are used to run and improve our website.
Third-party cookies are set by other organisations
(for example, analytics providers or social media platforms) to help
us understand how our website is used or to allow you to share
content.
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When you first visit our website, you may see a banner or pop-up
asking you to accept or manage cookies. By continuing to browse the
site or by clicking “Accept” you agree to the use of cookies as
described in this policy, except where you have chosen to disable them
through your browser settings or our consent tools (if available).
You can usually choose to accept only essential cookies and decline
non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies). Your
preferences can be changed at any time by adjusting your browser
settings or, where provided, through our cookie management tool.
Cookies we typically use
The table below shows examples of the kinds of cookies that may be used on
our website. The exact cookies in use may vary over time.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Typical expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Example: PHPSESSID] | Maintains a user’s session across page requests. | Strictly necessary | Session (until browser is closed) |
| [Example: _ga] |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users and gather statistics about site usage. |
Performance / analytics (third-party) | Up to 2 years |
| [Example: cookie_consent_status] | Stores your cookie preferences so the banner does not keep appearing. | Functionality | Up to 1 year |
Note: Replace the example cookie names above with the actual cookies in use
on your website if required.
Managing cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.
You can usually:
- See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from all or selected sites
- Set your browser to delete cookies when you close it
If you block or delete certain cookies, some features of our website may
not work properly and your experience may be affected.
Cookies and personal data
Some cookies, particularly analytics or advertising cookies, may collect
information that could be considered personal data (for example, an IP
address). Where this is the case, we will handle that data in line with our
Privacy Policy and applicable data protection law.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies,
please contact:
PSM Recruitment Ltd
24a St Radigunds Rd, Dover, CT17 0JY, United Kingdom
Email: info@psmrecruitment.co.uk
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be
posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you
to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
This Cookie Policy is provided for general information only and does not
constitute legal advice. You may wish to seek independent legal guidance
to ensure it meets your specific regulatory requirements.
