Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Vetted Limited trading as Checkatrade Careers ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our careers website. This policy complies with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Governing Law: This website is governed by UK law. Regardless of where you are accessing this website from, UK privacy and cookie regulations apply to your use of our services.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
Under UK law, we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission where required by law.
Legal basis for cookie use
We use cookies in accordance with UK law, specifically:
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Governs the use of cookies and similar technologies
- UK Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the processing of personal data collected through cookies
- Legitimate interests: We rely on legitimate interests for essential cookies required for website functionality and security
How we use cookies
We categorize our cookies according to UK regulatory guidance:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services. Under UK law, we do not need your consent for these cookies.
- Authentication Cookie (auth): Essential for maintaining your login session when accessing the careers portal. Expires after 7 days. Contains: session identifier (no personal data).
- Session Management: Temporary cookies that maintain your session state as you navigate the website. These expire when you close your browser.
- Security Cookies: Used to detect breaches of security and protect user data.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, in a way that does not directly identify anyone. We use this information to improve how our website works:
- Cloudflare Analytics: Cloudflare provides security, performance optimization, and anonymous analytics for our website infrastructure. These cookies help protect against malicious attacks and improve site performance.
- Next.js Performance: Our website framework may collect anonymous performance metrics to optimize loading times and user experience.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (improving website performance and security for all users)
Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We have ensured these comply with UK data protection standards:
- Cloudflare: Provides security, performance optimization, and analytics. Cloudflare processes data in accordance with UK data protection law and has appropriate safeguards in place.
Data retention: Varies by service, typically 30 days for analytics - Video Platforms (YouTube/Vimeo): When you view embedded videos, these platforms may set cookies. We use privacy-enhanced mode where available to minimize data collection.
You can manage these cookies through your YouTube/Vimeo account settings
Your rights under UK law
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights regarding cookies:
- Right to information: You have the right to know what cookies we use (covered in this policy)
- Right to refuse: You can refuse non-essential cookies through your browser settings
- Right to withdraw consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time
- Right of access: You can request information about data collected through cookies
- Right to erasure: You can request deletion of data collected through cookies (subject to legitimate interests)
Managing cookies
Browser Settings
Under UK law, you have the right to control cookies. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies that are already stored
- Block cookies from being stored
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Be notified when cookies are being sent
Important: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our careers website and prevent you from accessing certain features, including the ability to apply for positions.
Browser Help Links
Industry Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org
International transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process cookie data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure:
- Appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK data protection law
- The country has an adequacy decision from the UK government, or
- We have standard contractual clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms in place
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable UK law. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through our website.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.
Contact us and complaints
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, this Cookie Policy, or wish to exercise your rights under UK data protection law, please contact us:
Email: privacy@checkatrade.com
Post: Data Privacy Team, Checkatrade, Building 2000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3EN
Regulatory Authority
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk