1. This Cookie Policy explains how Elavew uses cookies, pixels, web beacons, software development kits, local storage, tags, scripts, device identifiers and other similar storage and access technologies when users access or use the Services.

2. This Cookie Policy applies to cookies and similar technologies used by Elavew directly, by service providers acting on Elavew’s behalf, and, where applicable, by third parties whose content, tools, advertising, analytics, authentication or measurement services are integrated with the Services.

3. This Cookie Policy is governed by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended, including by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, and, where the use of cookies or similar technologies involves the processing of Personal Data, the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, as amended.

4. Elavew will obtain consent before storing or accessing information on a user's device through cookies or similar technologies where consent is required by law. Where an applicable legal exception permits storage or access without consent, Elavew will comply with the conditions of that exception. Where consent is relied upon, it must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous, and users must be able to withdraw it as easily as they gave it.

5. Elavew may use cookies or similar technologies without consent where an applicable legal exception permits this. This includes technologies that are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user and, where the relevant conditions are satisfied, technologies used solely for qualifying statistical purposes or to adapt the appearance or functionality of the Services to a user's preferences. Where the law requires a means of objecting, Elavew will provide a simple and free way to do so.

6. Elavew will not rely on pre-ticked boxes, default-on consent settings or continued browsing as consent. Where consent is required, users will be given clear and appropriately balanced options to accept, reject or manage the relevant technologies.

7. Elavew uses cookies to operate, secure, maintain and improve the Services, remember user preferences, authenticate users, support account access, provide job search functionality, maintain session integrity, process applications, support employer tools, measure usage and performance, identify errors, prevent fraud and misuse, and understand how the Services are used.

8. Elavew's current technologies are identified in the table below.

9. If Elavew introduces additional technologies, it will update this Cookie Policy and obtain consent where legally required.

10. If users block or delete strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Services may not function correctly. Users may be unable to log in, maintain a secure session, submit an application, save preferences, use account features, access employer tools or complete forms.

11. Cookies and similar technologies remain active for different periods depending on their purpose, configuration and provider. Cookie preference records may be stored for a reasonable period so that Elavew can remember user choices and demonstrate compliance.

12. Elavew records cookie preferences so that it can apply a user's selection.

13. Cookie Settings provides a simple and free way to review or change preferences and, where applicable, withdraw consent.

14. Elavew will update this Cookie Policy and the technology inventory before introducing a new technology or changing an existing technology's purpose, provider, duration or consent position.

15. The table below identifies the cookies and similar technologies currently used by Elavew, including their purpose, provider, category, consent position and duration. Users can access Cookie Settings at any time to review or change their preferences and, where applicable, withdraw consent.