Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 November 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
This website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.
Which laws apply?
Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). These laws require us to:
- Tell you what cookies we use and why
- Get your consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Make it easy for you to withdraw consent
- Provide equal prominence for "Accept all" and "Reject all" options
Essential vs Non-Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Non-essential cookies include analytics, functional, and marketing cookies. These require your consent before we can set them. You can accept all, reject all, or choose specific categories.
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| next-themes | Kate Underwood HR | Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode) | Session | First-party |
| hr-quiz-answers hr-quiz-respondent hr-quiz-toggles | Kate Underwood HR | Stores your HR Health Check quiz progress | Session | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use these to improve our website and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga _ga_* _gid _gat | Google Analytics | Website analytics and performance measurement | 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), 1 minute (_gat) | Third-party |
| Various | ContentSquare | User behavior analytics and website optimization | 13 months | Third-party |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookies | ElevenLabs | AI chat widget functionality (only loaded if enabled) | Session | Third-party |
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use marketing cookies on our website.
Third-Party Tracking
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics - Website analytics. View Google's privacy policy
- ContentSquare - User behavior analytics. View ContentSquare's privacy policy
- ElevenLabs - AI chat widget (conditional). View ElevenLabs' privacy policy
How to Change or Withdraw Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of any page
- Using the cookie banner if it appears
- Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
Manage your cookie preferences now
Browser Controls: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may affect your ability to use our website.
Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site, or by clicking the "Cookie settings" link in the footer.
Your preferences are stored locally on your device and will be remembered for future visits. You can change your preferences at any time.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hello@kateunderwoodhr.co.uk
- Phone: 02382 025160
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.