Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy ("Policy") explains how Everest Work ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (https://www.everestwork.co.uk/) and what choices you have regarding their use.

We are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and ensuring that you have meaningful choices about the information collected on our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your device. They allow us to recognise you when you return to our website and remember information about your browsing activity and preferences.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which work in much the same way as cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and do not require your consent. They enable you to:

• Move around the website and use its features.
• Log into secure areas of our website (candidate accounts, client portals).
• Remember your login session.
• Process your job applications.
• Manage your privacy preferences.
• Detect and prevent fraud.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you experience errors. This data is aggregated and anonymised. We use this information to improve the functionality and performance of our website.

Consent Required: Yes

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences (e.g., saved searches, favourite job roles) and providing personalised content.

Consent Required: Yes

D. Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant job postings, measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, and track your interaction with our advertisements.

Consent Required: Yes

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third parties (such as Google, LinkedIn, and Facebook) to place cookies on our website to provide analytics, social media integration, and targeted advertising. Third parties are responsible for their own cookie policies.

5. How You Can Control Cookies

A. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a banner will appear allowing you to Accept All, Reject All, or Manage Preferences.

B. Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your web browser settings to delete or block cookies.

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Currently, our website does not respond to browser DNT signals as there is no universal standard, but you can manage preferences via our banner.

7. Data Retention

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a specified period (typically 1 month to 2 years).

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK GDPR requirements.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We recommend reviewing this Policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@everestwork.co.uk
• General Enquiries: info@everestwork.co.uk
• Privacy Enquiries: hr@everestwork.co.uk