Cookie Policy
- Effective Date: 01-05-2026
- Last Updated: 01-05-2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how HireHub (“HireHub”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on:
- www.hirehub.cloud
- app.hirehub.cloud
- Any related subdomains or services (collectively, the “Platform”)
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
HireHub complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stored for a set period or until deleted
First-party cookies – set by HireHub
Third-party cookies – set by external service providers
Cookies do not typically identify you personally, but may be linked to other information we hold about you.
3. How We Use Cookies
HireHub uses cookies to:
- Enable essential platform functionality
- Secure user authentication and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Prevent fraud and unauthorised access
- Analyse website performance and usage
- Improve user experience
- Support advertising or marketing activities (where applicable and consented)
4. Types of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled.
They are used to:
- Enable secure login sessions
- Maintain account state
- Support MFA authentication
- Process forms and payments
- Protect against fraudulent activity
Legal basis: Legitimate interests and contractual necessity.
4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous or pseudonymised data about how users interact with the Platform.
They help us:
- Understand website traffic
- Identify popular pages
- Monitor technical performance
- Improve platform functionality
Examples may include analytics tools such as Google Analytics (if implemented).
These cookies are only placed with your consent.
Legal basis: Consent.
4.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember user preferences, such as:
- Language settings
- Login preferences
- Saved form data
These enhance usability but are not strictly required.
Legal basis: Consent (where required).
4.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)
Where HireHub provides advertising services or runs marketing campaigns, cookies may be used to:
- Measure campaign effectiveness
- Deliver targeted advertising
- Track conversions
These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
HireHub works with third-party providers who may set cookies through our Platform, including:
- Payment processors
- Identity verification providers
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Analytics services
- Security and fraud prevention tools
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. HireHub does not control third-party cookie practices.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage cookie preferences
You may change your preferences at any time via the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link available on our website.
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for platform functionality.
7. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block certain cookie types
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
8. Cookie Retention
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period depending on purpose
- Analytics cookies: typically retained for up to 24 months unless deleted
Retention periods may vary depending on the specific service provider.
9. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may process personal data such as IP addresses or device identifiers.
Where cookies process personal data:
- Processing is conducted in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- Appropriate technical and organisational safeguards are applied
- Data is not sold to third parties
10. International Transfers
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Registered Office: HireHub Digital Service Ltd, 142b Station Road, London, England, E4 6AN