This Cookie Policy explains how Employment Conditions Abroad Limited (“ECA”) ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, www.eca.global (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small file containing a string of characters that is sent to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. When you visit the website again, the cookie allows that site to recognize your browser. Cookies help store user preferences, enhance security, and enable certain website functionalities. Cookies may be first-party cookies (set by us) or third-party cookies (set by external services such as Google, LinkedIn, and HubSpot). We also use similar tracking technologies like web beacons, pixels, and clear gifs to monitor how users interact with our emails and advertisements.

Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies – Necessary for our Website to function properly.
Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help us measure and analyse how visitors use our Website.
Functionality Cookies – Enable enhanced features, such as remembering user preferences.
Advertising & Remarketing Cookies – Allow us to serve personalized advertisements via Google Ads and LinkedIn Ads.
Social Media Cookies – Enable content sharing via social media platforms.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required to provide you with services and cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Provider	Expiration	Purpose
__cf_bm	HubSpot	30 minutes	Protects against bots and spam.
CookieScriptConsent	www.eca.global	1 month	Stores cookie consent preferences.
builderSessionId	www.eca.global	30 minutes	Tracks active user sessions.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us measure site performance and improve functionality.

Cookie Name	Provider	Expiration	Purpose
_ga	Google Analytics	2 years	Distinguishes users for analytics.
_gid	Google Analytics	24 hours	Tracks user behavior.
_gat	Google Analytics	1 minute	Throttles request rate.
__hstc	HubSpot	13 months	Main cookie for visitor tracking.
hubspotutk	HubSpot	13 months	Identifies visitors for marketing purposes.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Cookie Name	Provider	Expiration	Purpose
test_cookie	Google	15 minutes	Checks browser support for cookies.
lang	LinkedIn	End of session	Remembers user language preferences.

4. Advertising & Remarketing Cookies

We use these cookies to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.

Cookie Name	Provider	Expiration	Purpose
_gcl_au	Google Ads	3 months	Tracks conversions and remarketing.
IDE	Google	13 months	Used for Google Ads remarketing.
UserMatchHistory	LinkedIn	30 days	LinkedIn Ads remarketing.
_fbp	Facebook	3 months	Facebook tracking and retargeting.

5. Social Media Cookies

These cookies enable you to share content through social media platforms.

Cookie Name	Provider	Expiration	Purpose
li_gc	LinkedIn	2 years	Stores user consent for cookies.
lidc	LinkedIn	24 hours	Used for LinkedIn data center selection.

Managing Cookies & Opt-Out Options

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

a) Via Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will several ways:

b) Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser's settings page for instructions:

c) Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies

To opt out of targeted advertising, visit:

d) Industry Opt-Out Tools

For broader ad tracking control, you can use:

Your Online Choices (EU)
Network Advertising Initiative

Other Tracking Technologies (Web Beacons & Pixels)

We use tracking technologies such as web beacons, clear gifs, and pixels in our marketing emails and online ads. These technologies allow us to:

Track email open rates and link clicks.
Measure ad performance on Google & LinkedIn.
Optimize our website’s user experience.

You can disable email tracking by adjusting your email client settings to block images.

Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in cookies we use or for legal compliance. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.

For questions, please contact us here.