1. Introduction
BusyBeeWork uses cookies and similar technologies on busybeework.com. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them and how you can control them.
This Cookies Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. By continuing to use BusyBeeWork, you may be asked to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies depending on the cookie tools available on the website.
Simple summary: Some cookies are necessary for BusyBeeWork to function. Other cookies may help us understand website usage, improve performance or support optional features.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as login sessions, preferences, language settings or browsing behaviour.
Cookies can be temporary, meaning they disappear when you close your browser, or persistent, meaning they remain on your device for a set period unless you delete them.
Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels, tags, scripts and device identifiers.
3. How BusyBeeWork Uses Cookies
BusyBeeWork may use cookies to:
- keep the website working correctly;
- allow users to log in and manage accounts;
- remember basic preferences and settings;
- protect the platform from spam, abuse and security risks;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- improve website speed, layout and user experience;
- support job search, provider browsing and marketplace features;
- measure the performance of pages, content and platform features;
- support optional marketing or analytics tools, where enabled.
4. Types of Cookies We May Use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to work. They may support login sessions, account security, form submissions, website navigation and basic platform functions.
Preference cookies
These cookies help remember your preferences, such as selected country, language, display settings or saved choices.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use BusyBeeWork, which pages are visited, how users interact with content and where improvements may be needed.
Performance cookies
These cookies help us monitor website performance, loading times, errors and general technical behaviour.
Marketing cookies
If used, marketing cookies may help deliver relevant content, measure campaigns or support advertising activity. These cookies should only be used where legally permitted and, where required, with your consent.
5. Cookie Categories
The table below explains the main categories of cookies that may be used on BusyBeeWork.
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for login, security, page navigation, forms and core website functions. | No, these are necessary. |
| Preferences | Remember settings such as country selection, language or display preferences. | May depend on local requirements. |
| Analytics | Help us understand website traffic, user behaviour and page performance. | Usually yes, where required by law. |
| Performance | Help detect errors, speed issues and technical problems. | May depend on the tool used. |
| Marketing | Support advertising, remarketing or campaign measurement if such tools are enabled. | Yes, where required by law. |
6. Third-Party Cookies
BusyBeeWork may use third-party tools or services that place cookies or similar technologies on your device. These may include hosting tools, analytics platforms, payment processors, security tools, embedded content providers or marketing services.
Third-party cookies are controlled by the relevant third-party provider. Their use is subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Examples of third-party services that websites commonly use include analytics tools, payment gateways, spam protection, map tools, video embeds or social media integrations. BusyBeeWork will aim to use these tools responsibly and in line with applicable privacy requirements.
7. Cookie Consent
Where required by law, BusyBeeWork will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Essential cookies may be used without consent because they are necessary for the website and platform to function.
If a cookie banner or consent tool is available on BusyBeeWork, you can use it to accept, reject or manage cookie categories.
Important: Refusing non-essential cookies should not prevent you from accessing the basic website, but some optional features, analytics or personalised functions may not work as intended.
8. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- see what cookies are stored on your device;
- delete all or selected cookies;
- block cookies from specific websites;
- block third-party cookies;
- clear cookies when closing the browser;
- receive alerts before cookies are stored.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of BusyBeeWork, especially account login, forms, job posting, provider browsing and security features.
Browser controls
Cookie settings are usually found in your browser’s privacy, security or site settings area. The exact location depends on the browser and device you use.
9. How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- Third-party cookies follow the retention periods set by the relevant third-party provider.
BusyBeeWork aims to keep cookies only for as long as reasonably necessary for their intended purpose.
10. Cookies and Security
Some cookies help protect BusyBeeWork from fraud, spam, unauthorised access and other security risks.
Security cookies may be used to identify suspicious behaviour, protect forms, maintain secure sessions and reduce abuse of the platform.
11. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect information that can be considered personal data, such as IP address, device identifiers, browsing behaviour or account session information.
Where cookie data is personal data, it will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
12. Updates to This Cookies Policy
BusyBeeWork may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, platform features, cookies used, legal requirements or business operations.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookies Policy, privacy matters or how BusyBeeWork uses cookies, please contact us using the details below.
6911BD Pannerden
Netherlands