Excel Communications (HRD) Ltd (“Excel Communications”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to improve your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device and store information about your preferences or actions.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.
• Third-party cookies – set by other organisations (for example, Google Analytics or LinkedIn) to provide services such as analytics or advertising.

2. Types of cookies we use 

We use the following categories of cookies: 

• Strictly necessary cookies 
  These are essential for the website to function (e.g. security, page navigation). You cannot disable these through our cookie tool. 
• Performance and analytics cookies 
  These help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. which pages are most popular) so we can improve our services. 
• Functional cookies 
  These remember your preferences (e.g. language settings) to provide a better experience. 
• Marketing and advertising cookies 
  These are set by third parties (such as LinkedIn, HubSpot, or Google Ads) to track visitors across websites and deliver relevant advertising. 

3. Third-party cookies we use 

Our website may use services such as: 

• Google Analytics – to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. 
• LinkedIn Insight Tag – for campaign reporting and personalised ads. 
• HubSpot (if in use) – for CRM and marketing automation. 

These providers may set their own cookies. We recommend checking their privacy and cookie policies for details. 

4. How to manage cookies 

You can control cookies in several ways: 

• Cookie banner – when you first visit our site, you can choose which categories of cookies you accept. 
• Browser settings – you can block or delete cookies through your browser (see “Help” in your browser menu). 
• Opt-out tools – you can opt out of tracking by advertising networks via www.youronlinechoices.com/uk. 

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. 

5. Updates to this policy 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page.