Cookie Policy
Note: This Cookie Policy is designed to work alongside the Lombard Tech Privacy Policy. It explains how and why cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on our digital properties (the "Site"), what choices you have, and how to manage your preferences.
1. About This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy describes how Lombard Tech Ltd ("Lombard Tech," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies (collectively, "cookies") when you visit, access, or interact with:
- • Our public website at www.lombardtech.com (and any sub‑domains) (the "Site")
- • Candidate, client, or event registration landing pages we host
- • Email communications that contain tracking pixels or similar technologies
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy which explains how we process personal data more broadly.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They may be set by the website owner ("first‑party cookies") or by third parties that provide services to the website ("third‑party cookies"). Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted). Related technologies include:
- • Pixels / Web Beacons: Tiny transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether content was viewed
- • Local Storage / HTML5 Storage: Browser‑based storage mechanisms that can hold larger amounts of data
- • JavaScript / Tag Libraries: Code that can collect device and usage information
- • SDKs / Mobile Identifiers: Software components in mobile apps performing similar functions
For simplicity, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies" in this Policy.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- • Strictly Necessary / Essential – Enable core functionality such as page navigation, session management, security, load balancing, and consent management. The Site cannot function properly without these.
- • Performance / Analytics – Help us understand how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time on page, navigation paths) so we can improve usability and content.
- • Functionality / Personalization – Remember choices you make, such as language, location, or saved form inputs.
- • Targeting / Advertising / Retargeting – Deliver relevant content, measure campaign effectiveness, and build audience segments. We use these only where legally permitted.
- • Security & Fraud Prevention – Detect suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and protect accounts.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Where local law requires consent for storing or accessing information on your device (for example, under the EU ePrivacy Directive as implemented in Member States, and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)), we will obtain your consent before setting non‑essential cookies (analytics, personalization, advertising). Essential cookies are deployed based on our legitimate interest in delivering a secure, functioning website.
In jurisdictions that recognize opt‑out rights for targeted advertising or sale/share of personal information (e.g., California), we honor those rights through the mechanisms described in Section 10 (Your Choices & Controls).
5. Categories of Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the cookie categories used across Lombard Tech digital properties:
| Category | Description | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for core site operations, security, consent logging. | No (essential) |
| Performance / Analytics | Measure traffic & usage; improve site performance. | Yes in EU/UK; opt‑out elsewhere as required |
| Functionality | Remember preferences and improve user experience. | Often requires consent in EU/UK unless strictly necessary |
| Targeting / Advertising | Build audiences, deliver or measure campaigns, retarget visitors on other sites. | Consent in EU/UK; opt‑out in U.S. states |
| Security / Anti‑Fraud | Detect bots, abuse, or unusual activity. | No (legitimate interest / essential) |
6. Cookie & Tracker Details
6.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| lt_session | Lombard Tech | Maintains logged‑in user session / form progress | Session |
| cookie_consent | Lombard Tech | Stores user cookie preferences (opt‑in/opt‑out) | 12 months |
6.2 Performance / Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Visitor analytics (unique ID, usage metrics) | 13 months |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24h stats | 24 hrs |
6.3 Targeting / Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking & ad campaign measurement | 90 days |
| UserMatchHistory | LinkedIn Ads | Ad analytics / retargeting | 30 days |
7. Managing Cookies
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie banner asking you to accept, reject, or customize cookies. Non‑essential cookies are set only after you provide consent (in applicable regions).
You can update your preferences at any time by selecting Cookie Settings (usually available via a persistent icon or link in the Site footer).
8. Your Choices & Controls
8.1 EU/EEA & UK
- • Consent required for non‑essential cookies; withdraw consent any time via Cookie Settings
- • Browser controls: You may block or delete cookies in your browser; essential cookies may be required for core functionality
8.2 California & Other U.S. States
- • If certain third‑party tags constitute a "sale" or "share" of personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising, you may opt out via our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in the Site footer
- • We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required. If we detect a valid GPC signal, we will treat it as an opt‑out from sale/share and targeted advertising cookies
9. Browser & Device Controls
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Instructions vary by browser; common paths include Settings > Privacy > Cookies or Site Data. Deleting or blocking cookies may impact Site functionality. Some browsers offer global opt‑out signals for tracking (e.g., GPC). Mobile operating systems may provide advertising ID resets or opt‑outs.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our cookie practices. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where required, re‑prompting for consent.
11. Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us:
Email: privacy@lombardtech.com
Postal: 71‑75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20 3807 3032
Effective Date: 16 July 2025
Last Updated: 16 July 2025