Data Protection & Compliance GDPR · ePrivacy Compliant
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: March 9, 2026
Last Updated: March 9, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the content.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for three purposes:
Essential Cookies — Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot protection and security | 30 minutes |
| XSRF-TOKEN | elevatingbrands.net | Form security (CSRF protection) | Session |
Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our website. Activated only with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies — Used to track interactions for CRM and communication purposes. Activated only with your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __hstc | HubSpot | Tracks visitor identity across sessions | 13 months |
| hubspotutk | HubSpot | Identifies visitors for CRM | 13 months |
| __hssc | HubSpot | Tracks session count and duration | 30 minutes |
| __hssrc | HubSpot | Determines if visitor has restarted browser | Session |
| messagesUtk | HubSpot | Tracks chat widget interactions | 13 months |
Managing Your Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies — enables analytics and marketing cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies — only essential cookies remain active
- Customize — choose which categories to enable
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.
Browser-Level Controls
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are set
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all sites
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies. For more information about how these providers handle your data:
- Google: Google Privacy Policy
- HubSpot: HubSpot Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies or when regulations change. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@elevatingbrands.net