Cookie Policy.
Last Updated: April 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve your experience by remembering your preferences, speeding up site performance, and tailoring content to your interests.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly and securely
- Improve your browsing experience
- Understand how visitors interact with our site, so we can make it better
- Support marketing and outreach efforts
Cookies help us see what is working and what is not. They also help us ensure our site performs efficiently so clients can find what they need quickly, whether that is enquiring about a penetration test or learning about our services.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. Without them, core features such as page navigation and form submissions would not work. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how people use our site. They collect information anonymously—such as which pages are visited most often—so we can make improvements where needed.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and settings (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.
Targeting & Advertising Cookies
We may use these cookies to show relevant content on other platforms or to track how effective our campaigns are. They do not store personal data directly, but they do rely on identifying your browser and device.
4. Cookies We Use
| Cookie ID | Duration | Domain | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| __hs_opt_out | 13 months | leveragecyber.io | HubSpot sets this cookie to remember not to track the visitor when consent has been declined. |
| hubspotutk | 13 months | leveragecyber.io | HubSpot uses this cookie to keep track of visitor identity and session data for analytics purposes. |
| __hstc | 13 months | leveragecyber.io | HubSpot’s main tracking cookie. Contains the domain, initial timestamp, last timestamp, current timestamp, and session number. |
| __hssc | 30 minutes | leveragecyber.io | HubSpot sets this cookie to track sessions and determine if the session number in __hstc should be incremented. |
| __hssrc | Session | leveragecyber.io | HubSpot sets this cookie to determine if the visitor has restarted their browser. If set to 1, the visitor has restarted. |
| __cf_bm | 30 minutes | .hsforms.com | Cloudflare sets this cookie to distinguish between humans and bots, ensuring valid reporting on site usage. |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month | leveragecyber.io | Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. It stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognise unique visitors. |
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month | leveragecyber.io | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store and count page views. |
| _gid | 1 day | leveragecyber.io | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use the website and to create an analytics report of the site’s performance. |
| _gat | 1 minute | leveragecyber.io | Google Analytics sets this cookie to throttle the request rate, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or tools that help us deliver content and marketing. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend reviewing independently.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our site, you will be given the option to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can also change your preferences at any time via your browser settings. Here is how to manage cookies in most browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, particularly as our website evolves or new regulations come into effect. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, we will notify you.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at: hello@leveragecyber.io
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