This Cookies Policy explains how Dovetail Recruitment Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website (dovetailrecruitment.co.uk). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle any personal data we collect.
By “cookies” in this policy we mean cookies and other technologies that store or read information on your device, such as pixels, tags, local storage and similar tools.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit. They let the site recognise your device, remember your preferences and understand how the site is being used. Cookies do not, on their own, identify you by name.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies – set by us, on our domain.
- Third-party cookies – set by another organisation whose services we use (for example, Google for analytics).
- Session cookies – temporary, deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
2. How the law applies
Our use of cookies is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, together with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
In most cases we will ask for your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. You give consent by making a choice in our cookie banner when you first visit the site. You do not have to accept non-essential cookies, and you can change your choice at any time (see section 6).
Some cookies do not require your consent — for example those that are strictly necessary to make the site work, and certain cookies used solely to measure and improve the site or to remember display preferences. Where we rely on these limited exceptions, we still tell you about them here and give you a simple way to opt out.
3. Strictly necessary cookies (always on)
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in to the Candidate or Client area, submitting a form, or recording your cookie preferences. The site cannot work properly without them, so we do not need your consent to use them.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
dovetailrecruitment.co.uk | Maintains your session as you move between pages | Session |
wordpress_[hash] / wordpress_logged_in_[hash] |
dovetailrecruitment.co.uk | Keeps you signed in to the Candidate / Client area | Session |
wp-settings-* |
dovetailrecruitment.co.uk | Remembers admin/account display settings | 1 year |
[consent_cookie] |
dovetailrecruitment.co.uk | Stores your cookie consent choices so we don’t ask again | 6–12 months |
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management / security (protects forms and login) | 30 minutes |
4. Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site — for example which pages are most popular and how people move through the site — so we can improve it. The information is aggregated and used to give us an overview of site usage; it is not used to build a personal profile of you.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
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Google Analytics | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
You can opt out of these at any time using our cookie settings, or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Functional cookies
Where you have given consent, we may use functional cookies that remember choices you make (such as preferences on the vacancy search) to give you a more tailored experience.
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies on this website.
6. How to manage or withdraw your consent
You are in control of non-essential cookies:
- On this site: open the cookie settings via the “Cookie preferences” link in the site footer (or the cookie banner) to change or withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.
- In your browser: most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Doing so may affect how parts of the site work — for example you may need to re-enter information or you may lose access to the Candidate/Client area.
- General guidance: for help managing cookies across all the sites you visit, see www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies will stop core parts of the site from working.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in the law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to check back periodically.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Dovetail Recruitment Ltd
42 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DN
Email: hello@dovetailrecruitment.co.uk
Telephone: 01202 424824
Registered in England, company number 6604821.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk.
Last updated: June 2026