Cookie Policy
Placing People Direct Ltd.
Last updated: 3rd November 2026
1. About this policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Placing People Direct Ltd (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on placingpeopledirect.co.uk (the “Website”), why we use them and how visitors can manage their preferences.
Please read this policy alongside our Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal information.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences and, where permitted, collect information about how visitoris interact with website content.
We may also use related technologies, including browser storage and scripts, that store or access information on your device.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that generally expire when your browsing session ends.
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
- First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by services provided by other organisations.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes.
| Category | Purpose | Consent |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary and functional | Support essential website functions, remember consent choices and maintain website functionality. | Strictly necessary technologies may be used without consent where a legal exemption applies. |
| Statistics and analytics | Help us understand website visits, page views and visitor interactions so we can improve our services. | Optional analytics cookies are used with your consent. |
| Preferences | Remember optional settings or preferences that improve your experience. | Consent is requested where required. |
| Marketing | Support advertising or marketing measurement if such technologies are introduced or enabled. | Consent is required before optional marketing technologies are used. |
We do not currently use the Click to Chat plugin’s Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager or Meta Pixel tracking integrations.
4. Cookies used on this Website
The following cookies have been identified through testing of our live website.
4.1 Cookie consent and website functionality
We use Complianz to manage cookie preferences and the WP Consent API to communicate those preferences to compatible WordPress services.
| Cookie or technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cmplz_banner-status | Complianz | Records whether the cookie banner has been dismissed. | 12 months |
cmplz_consented_services | Complianz | Records consent choices for individual services. | 12 months |
cmplz_functional | Complianz | Records functional cookie preferences. | 12 months |
cmplz_preferences | Complianz | Records consent for preference-related technologies. | 12 months |
cmplz_statistics | Complianz | Records consent for statistics cookies. | 12 months |
cmplz_marketing | Complianz | Records consent for marketing cookies. | 12 months |
cmplz_policy_id | Complianz | Identifies the version of the cookie consent policy. | 12 months |
wp_consent_functional | WP Consent API | Communicates functional consent preferences to compatible services | 1 month |
wp_consent_preferences | WP Consent API | Communicates preference consent settings. | 1 month |
wp_consent_statistics | WP Consent API | Communicates statistics consent settings. | 1 month |
wp_consent_marketing | WP Consent API | Communicates marketing consent settings. | 1 month |
wp_consent_statistics-anonymous | WP Consent API | Communicates the anonymous statistics consent category. | 1 month |
These cookies support the management and communication of visitors’ consent preferences.
4.2 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4, implemented through Google Site Kit, to understand how visitors use our Website and identify opportunities to improve its performance and accessibility.
Where consent is granted, Google Analytics may collect information about page views, website interactions, approximate geographical location, device characteristics and how visitors reach the Website.
The following cookies were identified during testing after statistics consent was accepted.
| Cookie or technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors for statistical reporting. | 13 months |
_ga_BD89CQ9N9Q | Google Analytics | Maintains session information for our Google Analytics 4 property. | 13 months |
These cookies were not observed during our tests where optional cookies were rejected.
Google Analytics may also use consent-aware measurement technologies that do not rely on conventional analytics cookies. Our consent settings are intended to control the use of optional analytics storage.
For further information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
4.3 Jotform registration forms
These forms may load content from Jotform-controlled domains, including form.jotform.com, eu.jotform.com and associated widget services.
During testing of our registration page with optional cookies rejected, no cookies were observed under the three Jotform domains examined.
Jotform may use additional technologies depending on the form, browser configuration and services involved. Information entered into a form is handled in accordance with the applicable privacy information.
For further information, see Jotform’s Privacy Policy.
4.4 WhatsApp contact functionality
Our Website provides a WhatsApp contact option through the Click to Chat plugin.
This allows visitors to initiate a conversation with Placing People Direct using WhatsApp.
The plugin’s Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Meta Pixel tracking integrations are disabled.
When visitors choose to open WhatsApp, they leave or interact with a service outside our Website. WhatsApp may process information in accordance with its own privacy and cookie policies.
For further information, see WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy.
5. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or reject optional cookies and manage your preferences.
You can use the Website’s Manage Consent control to review, change or withdraw your choices at any time.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please be aware that restricting certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Continuing to browse the Website does not constitute consent to optional cookies.
6. Third-party services and external websites
Some Website features are provided through third-party services, including Google Analytics, Jotform and WhatsApp.
These services may operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.
Links to external websites are provided for convenience. Once you leave our Website, the privacy and cookie practices of the external website will apply.
We review the cookies and similar technologies used on our Website when services are introduced, removed or updated.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our Website, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements.
The date at the beginning of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
8. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies and similar technologies, please contact:
Placing People Direct Ltd
Email: info@placingpeopledirect.co.uk
Website: placingpeopledirect.co.uk