Cookie policy
Last updated 9 November 2026 · Draft for launch. Highlighted items are placeholders to be filled before the site goes live.
In short. This site sets no advertising cookies and does not track you across other sites. Google Analytics cookies are set only if you click "Accept analytics"; if you reject, or do nothing, none are set. The site also uses one small browser setting to remember whether you chose "I'm hiring" or "I'm thinking of moving", and our hosting and booking providers may set strictly necessary security cookies.
1. What cookies and similar technologies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. "Local storage" is a similar browser feature that holds a setting on your device without sending it anywhere. The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) require your consent for anything stored on your device unless it is strictly necessary for a service you asked for.
2. What this site uses
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
as-mode (local storage) | aaronsonsearch.com | Remembers whether you chose the hiring or moving view so the page opens the same way next time. Stays on your device; never sent to us. | Functional, strictly necessary for the view you asked for | Until you clear your browser data |
__cf_bm, cf_clearance (confirm at launch) | Cloudflare | Distinguishes people from automated traffic and protects the site from attack. | Strictly necessary, security | Up to 30 minutes / up to 1 year |
as-consent (local storage) | aaronsonsearch.com | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics, so we do not ask again on every visit. Stays on your device. | Strictly necessary, records your choice | Until you clear your browser data |
_ga, _ga_946HTJCJKK | Google Analytics (Google) | Counts visits and shows which pages are used, so we can improve the site. Set ONLY if you click "Accept analytics". IP addresses are not stored by Google Analytics 4. | Analytics, needs your consent | Up to 2 years |
| Microsoft Bookings cookies (when the booking calendar goes live) | Microsoft | Needed for the booking calendar to work when you choose to open it. Set only on that page. | Strictly necessary for the booking you asked for | Session |
Apart from Google Analytics with your consent, we do not use Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Hotjar or any other analytics or advertising technology. Our web fonts are hosted on our own site, so your browser does not contact Google or any other font service.
3. Managing cookies
On your first visit a banner asks whether you accept analytics cookies. "Reject" is as easy as "Accept", and the site works the same either way. You can change your mind at any time with the "Cookie settings" link at the foot of the home page; if you withdraw consent we delete the analytics cookies. You can also clear or block storage in your browser settings. Guidance for common browsers: aboutcookies.org.uk.
4. Changes
If we ever add anything that needs consent, we will ask for it first and update this page. See also our privacy notice.