Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Fertility Talent a trading name of Stroud Resourcing Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Business Development & Professional Contacts Privacy Notice.
Cookies are used in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how the site is used.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Persistent cookies (stored for a set period or until deleted)
Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties providing services to us (third-party cookies).
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website operates correctly and securely
Improve website performance and user experience
Understand how visitors use our website
Test and improve website functionality and content
Support the delivery and improvement of our services
We do not use cookies to collect unnecessary personal data, and we do not sell personal data.
4. Types of cookies we use
4.1 Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website.
These cookies do not require consent under PECR.
4.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited, how long users spend on pages, and how users navigate the site.
We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect aggregated usage data.
These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
4.3 User behaviour and experience cookies
These cookies allow us to analyse how users interact with our website through tools such as Hotjar, which may include heatmaps, click tracking, and session recordings (anonymised where possible).
These cookies help us improve usability and user experience.
These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
4.4 Testing and optimisation cookies
We may use tools such as AB Tasty to test different versions of pages and content to improve website performance and user experience.
These cookies may be used to assign users to different test variations.
These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
4.5 Marketing and third-party cookies
We may use cookies placed by third-party services such as embedded content or review widgets (for example, Trustpilot, where used).
These cookies may track interaction with embedded content or measure engagement.
These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers who support analytics, testing, and website functionality.
These providers include:
Google (Google Analytics)
Hotjar
AB Tasty
Trustpilot (where embedded)
These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We require all third parties to handle personal data lawfully and securely.
6. Cookie consent and control
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, behaviour tracking, and testing cookies) are not set unless you provide consent via our cookie banner.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings tool on our website.
7. How to manage cookies
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device
Block cookies
Delete cookies
Set preferences for certain websites
Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
For more information, please refer to your browser’s help section.
8. Retention of cookies
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their type:
Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or are deleted manually
Specific retention periods vary depending on the cookie and provider.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, technical, or operational requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Joanna Stroud, Data Protection Officer
dataprivacy@stroudresourcing.co.uk
Stroud Resourcing, Wizu | East Coast House, 25 Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DH