Last Updated: February 2026
We use cookies to improve and customise your experience of our website. They help us to understand who our visitors are and how we can make our services better for them. Cookies are not harmful to you or your computer/device.
We are continuously making further improvements and changes to the ways we use cookies and we will keep this page updated. Please also refer to our Privacy Policy.
A cookie is a small text file placed by an online provider (such as ProfessionalMatch.co.uk) on the computer or other device of visitors to their website. The information the cookie contains is set by a website's server and it can be used to personalize the visitor's experience.
Cookies are designed to remember things that a visitor has done whilst on the website, such as pages they have visited or information they have submitted.
Cookies are not dangerous. They are not computer programs and cannot be used to circulate viruses. The cookies generated by our website cannot be used alone to identify you as an individual.
We use cookies in three categories:
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, session management, and security. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they are set automatically when you visit our site.
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour. This information helps us improve our site and your experience.
These cookies are used to track visitors across our site for the purpose of displaying relevant advertisements and measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
When you visit one of our sites, some or all of the following cookies may be set on your computer or device:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | ProfessionalMatch.co.uk | Maintains your session as you navigate through the site. Stores your form progress, preferences, and login state. | 30 days |
| AWSELB / AWSELBCORS | Amazon Web Services | Used for load balancing to route your requests to the same server for a consistent experience. | Session |
| cookie_consent | ProfessionalMatch.co.uk | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask you again on every visit. | 1 year |
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors to understand site usage and performance. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors. Used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
| _hj* | Hotjar | Used by Hotjar to track user interactions and generate heatmaps for site improvement. | Session to 1 year |
| _vis_opt_* | VWO (Visual Website Optimizer) | Used for A/B testing to determine which version of a page performs better. | 100 days |
| optimizelyEndUserId | Optimizely | Used for A/B testing to provide you with a consistent experience across page variations. | 6 months |
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance. | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores the last Facebook click identifier for conversion tracking. | 3 months |
| Various | Kochava | Used for mobile attribution and advertising campaign measurement. | Varies |
In addition to the cookies listed above, our advertising partners may deploy their own tracking cookies. These are managed through our pixels and scripts system and are subject to the consent preferences you set.
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences by category.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:
You can also manage cookies through your internet browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Note that if you block all cookies, some features of our site may not work correctly.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the following industry tools:
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Please visit our Privacy Rights page or contact us at support@ProfessionalMatch.co.uk for more information.
For more information about cookies and online privacy:
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@ProfessionalMatch.co.uk.