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Cookies Policy
Last updated: 9 March 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Handle Recruitment Limited (“Handle”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.handle.co.uk.
Our website is built using the SourceFlow recruitment platform, which may set session cookies required for job search functionality and candidate interactions. Cookies help our website function properly, improve user experience, and allow us to understand how visitors use the site.
For more information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website.
They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies may collect information such as:
- IP address
- browser type
- device information
- pages visited
- time spent on the website
- referring websites
Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us analyse usage or improve our services.
Cookies we use
The cookies used on this website fall into the following categories:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Performance and Analytics Cookies
- Functionality Cookies
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems.
They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or submitting forms.
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Expiry |
|
CookieConsent |
Handle / SourceFlow |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
3 months |
|
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SourceFlow |
Maintains your browsing session and ensures secure functionality |
Session |
|
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SourceFlow |
Stores interface display preferences within the website |
3 days |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve functionality and user experience.
The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Google Analytics
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Expiry |
|
_ga |
|
Distinguishes users for analytics reporting |
2 years |
|
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Used to maintain session state and track engagement |
2 years |
|
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Used to measure website usage and performance |
2 years |
Behavioural Analytics
These cookies help us understand how users interact with the website so we can improve performance and user experience.
|
Cookie |
Provider |
Purpose |
Expiry |
|
_dd_s |
Datadog |
Collects performance monitoring and user experience data |
1 year |
|
_lfa |
Leadfeeder / Dealfront |
Identifies business visitors to the website for analytics insights |
2 years |
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be given the option to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
You can update your preferences at any time using the cookie settings tool available on our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings by blocking or deleting cookies.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
For more information about cookies, visit:
https://ico.org.uk
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our website functionality.
Updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:
Handle Recruitment Limited
email: dataofficer@handle.co.uk
Website: www.handle.co.uk
