Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 30, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on https://www.akfpartners.com. You should read this policy to understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, and how to control your cookie preferences. For more on how we collect, store, and keep your personal data secure generally, see our Privacy Policy.
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our site. You can choose to enable or disable some or all cookie categories; disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of data — usually text files — placed on your computer, tablet, phone, or similar device when you use that device to access our site. As used in this Cookie Policy, “cookies” also refers to similar technologies such as pixel tags and web beacons. Cookies are stored on your device when the site is loaded in your browser. They enable our servers, and the third-party services described below, to recognize your browser, understand how and when you visit and use our site, and improve it over time.
How We Use Cookies
Our site uses cookies set by the following services:
- Google Tag Manager / Google Analytics — helps us understand how visitors interact with our site (pages visited, time on site, traffic sources) so we can improve it.
- HubSpot — powers our contact forms, blog, and email communications, and remembers your cookie consent choices. HubSpot cookies also support basic analytics about form and page engagement.
- YouTube — a small number of pages (such as our Scale Cube framework page) embed a YouTube video. If you play an embedded video, YouTube may set cookies to support playback and measure engagement.
We do not use MailChimp, Google Maps, Calendly, or Hotjar on this site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary
These cookies are essential for the site to function properly and to remember your cookie preferences. They do not track your browsing activity for advertising purposes.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| __hs_cookie_cat_pref | 6 months | Set by HubSpot to remember your cookie consent category preferences. |
| __hs_opt_out | 13 months | Set by HubSpot to remember that you opted out of non-essential cookies. |
| __hs_do_not_track | 13 months | Set by HubSpot when you indicate you do not want to be tracked. |
Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They are only set once you have consented to analytics cookies via the cookie banner.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | 2 years | Set by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors. |
| _ga_<container-id> | 2 years | Set by Google Analytics to persist session state for our specific analytics property. |
| __hstc | 2 years | Set by HubSpot to track visitor identity across sessions for analytics purposes. |
| hubspotutk | 1 year | Set by HubSpot to identify a visitor for form submissions and site analytics. |
| __hssc | 30 minutes | Set by HubSpot to track sessions on our site. |
| __hssrc | Session | Set by HubSpot to determine whether a new browser session has started. |
Functional (YouTube Embeds Only)
These cookies are set only if you play an embedded YouTube video on our site.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| YSC | Session | Set by YouTube to track views of embedded videos. |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 6 months | Set by YouTube to estimate bandwidth and determine the video player interface shown. |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | 6 months | Set by YouTube to store your cookie consent state for the YouTube domain. |
| yt-remote-* | Session / persistent | Set by YouTube to store video player preferences when you interact with an embedded player. |
Because Google Tag Manager can be updated independently of this page, the exact cookies set at any given time may vary slightly from this list. We review and update this policy when we change the tools configured on our site.
How Can I Control My Cookie Preferences?
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our site. In addition, most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. To find out more about managing and deleting cookies generally, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us at info@akfpartners.com or call us at (602) 324-3956.