At the Heart of England Co-operative Society, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how we use cookies and similar technologies on our Careers page. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide analytical data to improve website performance.

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2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our Careers page for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website and enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and any encountered errors. This data helps us improve our website.

• Functional Cookies: These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and past interactions with our website.

• Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Occasionally, we may use cookies to display job opportunities and advertisements relevant to your interests.

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3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), to place cookies on your device to help us measure and analyse website traffic. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies.

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4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control and manage cookies in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to adjust settings to block or delete cookies. However, restricting cookies may affect the functionality of our Careers page.

• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our Careers page, you will be prompted to accept or customize your cookie preferences.

• Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party services provide opt-out mechanisms to disable tracking cookies.

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5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this page regularly for updates.