Cookie Policy | Local Hire Portal

Our Approach to Cookies and Your Privacy

At Local Hire Portal, protecting your privacy and earning your trust are core to everything we do. To offer you a secure, smooth, and tailored online journey, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. This policy outlines the various types of cookies we employ covering functionality, performance, and personalization and explains the role they play in enhancing your experience. We believe in being open about our data usage. You'll also find information on how to control or turn off cookies using your browser settings, empowering you to manage your online preferences with confidence and clarity.

Understanding Cookies and Tracking Tools

Cookies are small files saved to your browser or device when you visit a website. They enhance your browsing experience by remembering preferences, improving functionality, and collecting analytics to guide website improvements.

Session Cookies: These temporary files exist only while your browser is open. They're designed to assist with page navigation and adjust content in real time based on your actions. Once you close your browser, they’re automatically deleted.
Persistent Cookies: Persistent cookies remain on your device even after your browsing session ends. They store useful details like your login info and preferred settings, helping speed up and personalize future visits.
Web Beacons: Often embedded invisibly in web pages or emails, web beacons (or clear GIFs) help track your activity. Unlike cookies, they don’t save data on your device but allow backend systems to monitor engagement.
Flash Cookies: Also known as Local Shared Objects, these are used to retain settings related to multimedia elements, such as video playback position or sound preferences, ensuring smoother experiences.
Pixels: Tiny code snippets embedded in content or emails, pixels track user interactions such as email opens or page visits, helping us evaluate performance and improve user experience.

How Cookies Improve Your Experience

Cookies play a vital role in enhancing how you interact with our website. They help us monitor site activity, deliver consistent performance, and maintain security. Here’s how each type contributes:

Performance Cookies: These track how users navigate our site identifying popular pages, frequent clicks, and overall behaviour. This insight helps us make meaningful improvements and streamline your experience.
Functionality Cookies: These store your chosen settings like preferred language, layout, or region so each visit is more personalized and user-friendly.
Security Cookies: These are essential for identifying suspicious behaviour or unauthorized access attempts. They help safeguard your information and keep the website environment secure.

Understanding the Origin of Our Cookies

To provide a seamless and personalized browsing experience, we use a combination of cookie types based on their source:

First-Party Cookies: These are created and managed directly by our website. They store information such as the pages you’ve visited, or actions taken, helping us tailor content and navigation for your session.
Third-Party Cookies: These are set by trusted external services, like analytics providers or media platforms. They monitor user interactions with site features and help us improve functionality, engagement, and performance insights.

Why We Use Cookies on Our Website

Cookies help us deliver a smooth and customized experience on our site. Here’s how they function:

Essential Features: These cookies are necessary for core operations such as navigating pages, filling out forms, and accessing secure areas. Without them, the site won’t function properly.
Performance Monitoring: Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. They help us understand which pages are most engaging and identify areas for improvement.
Personalization: By remembering your preferences and past actions, these cookies allow us to personalize your experience such as displaying content based on your previous visits.

Managing Your Cookie Settings

You have full control over cookie usage via your browser settings. While you can block or delete cookies at any time, please note that doing so may affect the site’s performance, and certain functions may not work as intended.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to align with changes in regulations, technology, or internal practices. Please revisit this page to stay informed. Continued use of our website means you accept the updated terms.

If you have any questions or feedback regarding this policy, feel free to contact us at:
Email: admin@localhireportal.com.