Cookie Policy

HUMANBRIDGE COOKIE POLICY

Effective Date: [01/08/2026]

Last Updated: [01/08/2026]

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how HumanBridge CIC ("HumanBridge", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on the HumanBridge website and web application.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this Policy, subject to your consent where required by law.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites:

• remember your preferences;
• improve security;
• analyse website performance;
• provide a better user experience.

Cookies cannot directly identify you but may be linked to your account where necessary for the operation of our Services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of HumanBridge.

Examples include:

• user authentication;
• account login;
• security protection;
• fraud prevention;
• session management;
• load balancing.

These cookies cannot be disabled because the website cannot function correctly without them.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, including:

• language selection;
• accessibility settings;
• interface preferences;
• remembered login (where selected);
• notification preferences.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use HumanBridge.

Examples include:

• page views;
• navigation paths;
• session duration;
• device types;
• browser versions;
• feature usage.

Analytics data is aggregated wherever possible and used solely to improve our Services.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us:

• improve loading speed;
• identify technical issues;
• optimise infrastructure;
• improve reliability.

Security Cookies

Security cookies help detect:

• suspicious logins;
• fraudulent activity;
• malicious traffic;
• repeated failed authentication attempts;
• denial-of-service attacks.

These cookies are essential to protect both users and HumanBridge.

4. Third-Party Cookies

HumanBridge may use trusted third-party providers, including:

• Google Analytics (or an equivalent privacy-focused analytics provider)
• Google Sign-In
• Apple Sign In
• Cloud hosting providers
• Error monitoring services
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Each provider processes data under its own privacy policy.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

• view stored cookies;
• delete cookies;
• block cookies;
• receive notifications before cookies are stored;
• limit third-party cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of HumanBridge.

6. Cookie Consent

Where required by law, HumanBridge will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may:

• accept all cookies;
• reject non-essential cookies;
• customise your cookie preferences;
• change your preferences at any time through the Cookie Settings panel.

Your consent choices will be recorded in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

7. Retention Period

Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Typical retention periods include:

Actual retention periods may vary depending on technical or legal requirements.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• withdraw your cookie consent at any time;
• delete cookies stored on your device;
• object to non-essential processing;
• request further information about our use of cookies.

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact:

privacy@humanbridge.uk

9. Changes to this Policy

HumanBridge may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Where significant changes are made, we will notify users through our website or application.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

10. Contact

HumanBridge CIC

Website: https://humanbridge.uk

Email: privacy@humanbridge.uk

United Kingdom

Related Documents

This Policy should be read together with:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms & Conditions
• Data Retention Policy
• Account & Data Deletion Policy