People Group Services Limited Company Number: 11570329

Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how People Group Services Ltd ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites, portals, and digital services (collectively referred to as the “Website”).

Cookies help us ensure our website functions properly, improve user experience, analyse traffic, and provide secure access to our platforms.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use personal data.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website.

They allow websites to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies

• Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

• Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and digital portals.

Without them, certain services cannot function properly.

Examples include:

• User authentication
• Security verification
• Session management
• Load balancing
• Fraud prevention

These cookies do not require user consent under UK law.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to measure and improve website performance.

They help us understand:

• Which pages are most visited
• How users navigate the site
• Error reporting
• Site performance

Typical tools may include:

• Website analytics services
• Diagnostic performance monitoring

These cookies are only activated with your consent.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as:

• Remembering login preferences
• Saving form progress
• User interface preferences

They may be set by us or by third-party services integrated into our website.

Security Cookies

Given the nature of our services — including payroll processing, identity verification, and compliance tools — we deploy cookies designed to support security features such as:

• fraud detection
• secure authentication
• system integrity checks
• account protection

These cookies help ensure that our systems remain secure for workers, agencies, and end-clients.

Cookies Used by Our Platforms

Our services may include digital platforms and portals operated by People Group Services Ltd, such as:

• client portals
• agency portals
• payroll and compliance platforms
• identity verification systems
• document upload systems

These systems may deploy cookies to:

• maintain secure login sessions
• track user actions for audit purposes
• prevent fraud and unauthorised access
• ensure system stability

These cookies are considered essential operational cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party service providers used by our website.

Examples may include:

• analytics providers
• hosting infrastructure
• security monitoring services
• embedded media services

These providers are contractually required to comply with applicable data protection laws.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• accept all cookies
• reject non-essential cookies
• customise your cookie preferences

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

• delete cookies
• block cookies
• restrict certain types of cookies

Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

Cookie Retention

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

• Session cookies: deleted when the browser closes
• Persistent cookies: retained for a defined period or until manually removed

Where possible, we minimise cookie retention periods to what is strictly necessary.

Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal data collected via cookies is processed in accordance with:

• UK GDPR
• Data Protection Act 2018
• applicable privacy legislation

For further information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• legal requirements
• technology
• our services

Any updates will be published on this page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact:

People Group Services Ltd
Data Protection Officer
Email: compliance@peoplegroupservices.com
Website: www.peoplegroupservices.com

Declaration

This Policy is approved by the Board of Directors of: People Group Services Limited Company Number: 11570329

Last updated: 9th March 2026