What cookies we use, why, and how to control them
Short version: We use three types of cookies — essential (always on, needed for the site to work), analytics (Google Analytics, only with your consent), and marketing (Google Ads, only with your consent). You are in control.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences and understand how you use them. Some cookies are set directly by us; others are set by third-party services we use.
We also use localStorage (a similar browser storage mechanism) to store your cookie consent preferences. This is essential for remembering your choices.
We use cookies in three categories:
These are required for the site to function. They cannot be switched off.
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
ss_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask you every time | 1 year (localStorage) | ShiftStarters |
These cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" or enable analytics in your preferences. They help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique users. Used by Google Analytics to calculate visitor statistics. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX |
Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
Google Analytics data is anonymised — it does not identify you personally. Data includes pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, and approximate city-level location. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
These cookies are only set if you click "Accept All" or enable marketing cookies in your preferences. They are used to measure whether our Google Ads are effective.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au |
Google Ads conversion tracking — helps measure when someone clicks an ad and then applies for a job. | 90 days | Google Ads |
We use Google Ads conversion tracking only to understand how effective our adverts are — not to track you across other websites for targeting purposes. For more information, see How Google uses cookies in advertising.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the site works. Links to cookie settings for popular browsers:
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time, for example if we add new services or change how we use analytics. The date at the top shows when it was last updated.
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