What cookies and similar technologies are
This cookie policy explains how Ampense (ampense.com), a specialist recruitment and executive search agency serving the US energy and utilities sector, uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It sets out what these technologies are, the categories of cookies this site may use, how consent would work if optional cookies are introduced, and how you can control cookies through your own browser settings at any time. It should be read alongside our privacy policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information more broadly.
Because we work with confidential candidate and client information every day, we treat website data with the same care. This policy is written in plain language so you can understand our approach without a technical or legal background. If anything here is unclear, the contact details at the end of this page will reach us directly.
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They allow the site to recognize your browser, keep pages working as expected, remember choices you have made, and give the site operator a picture of how visitors use its pages. Some cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting, and these are usually described as first-party cookies. Others may be set by third parties whose services support the site, such as analytics providers, and these are described as third-party cookies.
Related technologies, including pixels, tags, web beacons, and local storage, can serve comparable purposes. A pixel, for example, is a tiny image file that signals when a page has loaded, while local storage keeps information in your browser rather than in a separate cookie file. For simplicity, this policy refers to all of them as cookies. Cookies also differ in how long they last. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Cookies do not usually identify you by name on their own. Information collected through cookies, such as an online identifier or an IP address, can sometimes be combined with other data in a way that makes it personal information under applicable data privacy laws. Where that happens, the way we process it is governed by the safeguards described in our privacy policy.
The categories of cookies this website may use
A recruitment website like ours relies on a limited set of cookie categories, each serving a distinct purpose. The categories below describe the types of cookies this website may use in general terms, so you can make an informed decision about which ones to allow. We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, and we do not sell information collected through this website.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They support core operations such as page navigation, form submission, load balancing, and security protections against misuse of our contact forms. Because the site cannot operate properly without them, strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent, although you can still block them through your browser settings.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies would help us understand how visitors interact with the website by recording aggregated information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, which links are clicked, and how they arrived at the site. No analytics cookies are active on this website today. If we introduce them, we will ask for your consent before they are set.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies are a category that some websites use to remember visitor choices. This website does not set functional cookies today. If any are introduced, they will be described here and used only with your consent, and you will be able to decline them without losing access to core features such as reading content or submitting an inquiry.
Cookie consent and how it works
This website currently sets no cookies of its own and shows no cookie banner. If analytics or other optional cookies are introduced, we will ask for your consent before they are set, and you will be able to accept or decline them. Strictly necessary cookies would operate regardless, because the site depends on them.
If consent is requested in the future, you will be able to change your decision at any time. Withdrawing consent stops future use of the affected cookies, but it does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before you changed your settings.
How to control cookies through your browser
Your control over cookies extends beyond any tool on our website. Every major browser, including Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and the mobile browsers on iOS and Android, allows you to view, block, or delete cookies through its settings. You can usually configure your browser to reject all cookies, to accept only certain types, to clear cookies when you close the browser, or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Private or incognito browsing modes typically discard cookies at the end of the session.
It is worth knowing that blocking all cookies may affect how the site behaves. Pages or forms may not work as intended if strictly necessary cookies are disabled. Blocking only optional categories, such as analytics cookies, will not normally interfere with your ability to browse the site or contact us.
Because each browser handles cookie settings differently, the most reliable approach is to consult the help or settings section of the browser you use. Browser-level control operates independently of any consent tool we may provide, so the final decision about what is stored on your device always rests with you.
How this cookie policy relates to our privacy policy
This cookie policy covers one part of a broader data protection picture. Cookies are a method of collection. Our privacy policy explains what happens to the information collected, including personal information you provide directly, such as a resume, contact details, or an inquiry about a search assignment. The two documents work together, and neither should be read in isolation.
Where cookie data can be linked to an identifiable individual, we treat it with the same care as any other personal information handled in the course of our recruitment work. Discretion is fundamental to a business built on confidential candidate and client relationships in the energy and utilities sector, where a candidate's interest in a role is often sensitive. Our approach to website data reflects that standard. We aim to meet our legal obligations while keeping this policy straightforward to read, because clear communication about data practices is part of maintaining the trust our work depends on.
Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, developments in data protection regulation, or adjustments to how the website operates. Any updates will be published on this page, and the revised policy takes effect when posted. We encourage you to review this page periodically so you remain informed about how cookies are used and what options you have.
Where changes are significant, we may draw them to your attention more prominently, so you have a fresh opportunity to review your preferences. Continuing to use the website after an updated policy has been posted means the revised terms apply from that point onward, subject to your consent settings.
How to contact us
If you have questions about this cookie policy, about how cookies are used on ampense.com, or about privacy more generally, we welcome your inquiry. You can contact Ampense by phone at +1 888-202-9809 or by email at contact@ampense.com. We will respond promptly and explain your choices in practical terms.
To discuss this policy or any data privacy question, contact Ampense at +1 888-202-9809 or contact@ampense.com.