Wind Talent – Cookie Policy

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Wind Talent (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and support our recruitment and marketing activities. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period
• First‑party cookies — set by our website
• Third‑party cookies — set by external services (e.g., Google, Meta)

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Security and authentication
• Form submissions
• Page navigation
• Cookie consent management

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. Examples include:

• Google Analytics
• Server logs
• Heatmaps or behaviour tracking tools

Data collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on site
• Device type
• Browser type
• General location (non‑identifiable)

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These remember your preferences, such as:

• Form field memory
• Language settings
• Saved job searches

2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These support our recruitment and marketing activities, including:

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel
• LinkedIn Insight Tag
• Google Ads remarketing

They help us:

• Measure campaign performance
• Show relevant job ads
• Build anonymous audience groups

We do not use cookies to identify you personally.

3. Third‑Party Cookies We Use

We may use cookies from:

• Google Analytics
• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
• LinkedIn
• Cloudflare
• Elementor
• Rank Math
• Job board integrations
• CRM/ATS platforms

These providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non‑essential cookies
• Manage preferences

You can also change your settings at any time by:

• Adjusting your browser settings
• Clearing cookies
• Using “Do Not Track” features

If you disable certain cookies, some website features may not function correctly.

5. How Long Cookies Last

Cookie duration varies depending on type:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: remain for days, months, or years

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser.

6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in:

• Technology
• Legal requirements
• Our cookie usage

The latest version will always be available on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact:

Wind Talent Email: [add email] Website: https://windtalent.scot