Cookies Policy

Last updated: 24 February 2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Safe Places for Children UK (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.internationalrecruitment.org (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser); or

  • Persistent cookies (stored on your device for a set period).

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They may include cookies that:

  • Enable page navigation

  • Ensure website security

  • Prevent fraud

  • Maintain core website functionality

  • These cookies do not require your consent under UK law.

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which sets certain essential cookies to ensure the Website functions correctly.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests.

Analytics and Performance Cookies (If Enabled)

We may use analytics tools to help us understand how visitors interact with our website so that we can improve performance and usability.

This may include:

  • Squarespace Analytics

  • Google Analytics (if enabled)

These cookies collect aggregated information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Browser and device type

These cookies are only placed with your consent.

Legal basis: Consent.

Embedded Content Cookies (If Applicable)

If we embed content from third-party platforms (such as videos or social media feeds), those services may set cookies.

Examples include:

  • YouTube

  • Instagram

We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

Legal basis: Consent.

How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies (including analytics and embedded content cookies) are not placed unless you provide consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time using the cookie settings available on the Website.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may:

·       Delete cookies

·       Block cookies

·       Receive notifications before cookies are placed

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For guidance, see your browser documentation:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Updates will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:

Safe Places for Children UK

Email: dpo@safeplacesforchildren.co.uk

Address: First Floor, Triad House, Mountbatten Court, Worrall Street, Congleton, Cheshire, United Kingdom, CW12 1DT