Cookie Policy — occupaid

1. About This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how occupaid Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://www.occupaid.co.uk (and any subdomains or related sites).

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to site owners.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you adjust your settings (see section 6 below). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies and Why Do We Use Them?

Cookies allow us to:

Make our website work properly (e.g. remember your preferences).
Understand how visitors use our site (analytics).
Improve your experience and deliver relevant content or job opportunities.
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Category	Description	Examples	Lawful Basis
Strictly Necessary	Essential for the website to function. Cannot be switched off.	Session cookies, security cookies, login/authentication	Legitimate interests / Contract
Performance / Analytics	Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. pages visited, time spent).	Google Analytics	Consent / Legitimate interests
Functionality	Remember your preferences to improve experience (e.g. language, saved searches).	Preference cookies	Consent
Targeting / Advertising	Track your browsing to deliver relevant ads or job alerts. May be set by third parties.	Advertising pixels, social media cookies	Consent

Specific Cookies (examples):

_ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics) — Performance — Expires: 2 years / 24 hours
session_id or similar — Strictly Necessary — Session duration

You can view a full list of cookies we use by accessing our cookie settings or contacting us.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies:

Google Analytics / Google services
Social media plugins (if used)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their policies for more information.

5. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g. 6 months to 2 years) or until you delete them.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

Our Cookie Banner — Click the cookie settings link (usually in the footer or banner) to accept, reject, or customise categories.
Browser Settings — You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Third-party tools — Sites like www.aboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.com provide further guidance.

Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using some features of our website (e.g. logging in or saving preferences).

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. We recommend checking this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: admin@occupaid.co.uk
Address: 65 London Wall, London, EC2M 5TU.

You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you have concerns:
Website: https://ico.org.uk