1.1 Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2.1 Big Picture HR uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. We use different types of cookies for different purposes, and you can control which cookies you accept through our cookie consent banner.
3.1 These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | PHP session management for admin area authentication | Session (deleted when browser closes) | Essential |
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
3.2 Data Collected: Session identifier only
3.3 Third Party: No
3.4 Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)
3.5 These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on the site, and any error messages encountered.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_[ID] | Used to persist session state | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Analytics |
3.6 Data Collected:
3.7 Third Party: Yes (Google)
3.8 Legal Basis: Consent
3.9 Privacy Policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
3.10 We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent.
4.1 When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
4.2 You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
5.1 When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics may set cookies on your device. Google is an independent data controller for this data. For more information about how Google processes data, please see:
6.1 You can control cookies through your browser settings:
6.2 Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6.3 For Google Analytics specifically, you can:
7.1 Essential Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (session cookies) or after 1 year (consent preferences)
7.2 Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 26 months
7.3 Consent Preferences: Stored locally on your device until you clear them or change preferences
8.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:
9.1 If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle cookies, please contact us:
Company: Big Picture HR
Contact Person: Victoria Norris
Address: United Kingdom
Email: hello@bigpicturehr.com
9.2 If you remain unhappy with how we've used cookies after raising a complaint with us, you can raise your concerns with the ICO at the following address:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House,
Water Lane,
Wilmslow,
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
The ICO Helpline number is 0303 123 1113
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
Last updated: September 2025