Cookie Policy
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They let the site remember your preferences and activity, either for a single visit (session cookies) or across repeat visits (persistent cookies). Some cookies are set directly by cornerstone-consulting.io (first-party); others are set by services we use to run and measure the site (third-party).
2. Categories of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary— required for the website to function, including remembering your cookie choices. These cannot be switched off and do not require consent.
- Functional / marketing— support our marketing and sales workflows (HubSpot). Set only with your consent.
We do not currently use analytics or advertising cookies on this website.
3. Cookies set on this site
Strictly necessary
| Cookie Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cornerstone_consent | Stores your cookie category choices, the time you made them, and the policy version, so we don't ask again and can honour your choice on return visits. | 12 months |
Functional / marketing — HubSpot
These cookies are only set if you consent to the Functional / Marketing category.
| Cookie Name | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __hstc | Main visitor-tracking cookie: domain, initial/last/current timestamp, session number. | 6 months |
| hubspotutk | Tracks visitor identity; passed to HubSpot on form submission and used to de-duplicate contacts. | 6 months |
| __hssc | Tracks sessions; determines whether session data in __hstc should update. | 30 minutes |
| __hssrc | Set whenever the session cookie changes; detects a browser restart. | Session |
| _hs_opt_out | Remembers a visitor’s opt-out preference so they are not asked to consent again. | 6 months |
| messagesUtk | Recognises visitors who use the chat widget and loads their conversation history. | Session |
4. Managing cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the link in the site footer, or the button below. Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies directly through their settings — see www.aboutcookies.org for general guidance.
5. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to info@cornerstone-consulting.io, the same address used for Data Subject Access Requests and other privacy rights requests. For full detail on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy & Cookies Notice.
Last updated: 30 July 2026.