Cookie policy

COOKIES ARE FILES THAT STORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOU USE THIS SITE.   THIS DOCUMENT TELLS YOU ABOUT HOW WE USE COOKIES: PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE SITE.

1. By using our site you accept these terms

Your access to and use of this website is subject to the terms of this policy, our Terms of Business and any other legal notices and statements contained on this website.  By using and browsing our website, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with this policy. If you do not consent, you must disable cookies or refrain from using the site.

2. Where to find terms that may apply to you

This Cookies Policy should be read with the following documents that will all apply to you. Click on the links below to go straight to more information on each area:

2.1. Our Website Terms of Use.

2.2. Our Privacy Policy.

2.3. This Cookies Policy. 

2.4. Our Terms and Conditions.

3. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file stored on your computer that helps the browser to improve your experience of a particular website. The first time you visit a site which uses cookies, a cookie is downloaded to your device. This can contain a variety of anonymous information to improve your visit on the site, such as language preferences. The next time you use that website, your browser checks for a stored cookie and sends the information in it back to the website to tailor the content appropriately (for example, displaying the UK version of the site).

For more general information about cookies visit: All About Cookies.org. There is also a useful video about cookies on Google's website.

4. How we use Cookies

4.1. We use a variety of cookies to perform different functions, from remembering you are logged into a particular online service to tracking your usage of our websites. In the case of tracking, we use this information to enhance the usability and performance of our websites and online services and no personally-identifiable information is recorded.  An up to date list of the cookies we use can be obtained from our Compliance Team

4.2. All Cookies used by, and on our website are used in accordance with current Cookie Law

4.3. Before Cookies are placed on your computer or device, you will be shown a pop-up requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent, you are enabling us to provide the best possible experience and service to you. You may if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of our site may not function fully or as intended

4.4. In addition to the controls that we provide, you can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all Cookies or only third-party Cookies.

4.5. You can choose to delete Cookies on your computer or device at any time, however, you may lose any information that enables you to access HF’s site more quickly and efficiently including but not limited to, login and personalisation settings.

5. Third-Party Content

We occasionally provide content through third parties who may implement cookies of their own. This includes trusted third-party content providers.  We recommend you set your browser to not accept third-party cookies if you do not wish to have these third-party services place cookies on your device. Third-party Cookies are not integral to the functioning of the HF website and your use and experience of our site will not be impaired by refusing consent to them.

 5.1. When you log in to the Services via LinkedIn, LinkedIn sets tracking, authentication and analytics cookies in order to identify you, initiate your request to log in to our Services and to track your use of the Services.

You can learn more about the cookies LinkedIn sets when you use our Services at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

Last updated: 05/05/2020