1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Tekwurx Limited ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website tekwurx.com
This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by external services (third-party cookies).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Support marketing and analytics activities
4. First-Party Cookies (HubSpot)
Our website is hosted on HubSpot, which uses cookies to provide core website functionality, analytics, and form handling.
These cookies help us understand website performance and manage user interactions such as forms and chat features.
Necessary Cookies
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Cookie Name
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Purpose
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Duration
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__cfruid
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Set by HubSpot’s CDN provider (Cloudflare) for rate limiting policies.
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Session
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__cfuvid
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Set by HubSpot’s CDN provider (Cloudflare) for rate limiting policies.
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Session
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__cf_bm
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Cloudflare bot protection cookie used to detect and mitigate bots.
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30 minutes
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__hs_opt_out
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Remembers that a visitor chose not to accept cookies so the banner isn’t shown again.
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6 months
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__hs_do_not_track
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Prevents the tracking code from sending information to HubSpot.
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6 months
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__hs_initial_opt_in
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Prevents the cookie banner from displaying repeatedly when browsing in strict mode.
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7 days
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__hs_cookie_cat_pref
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Records the cookie categories that a visitor consented to.
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6 months
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__hs_gpc_banner_dismiss
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Indicates the Global Privacy Control banner was dismissed.
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180 days
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__hs_notify_banner_dismiss
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Indicates the Notify consent banner has been dismissed.
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180 days
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hs_ab_test
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Ensures visitors consistently see the same A/B test page variation.
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Session
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hs-messages-is-open
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Tracks whether the chat widget is open and controls reopening behaviour after inactivity.
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30 minutes
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hs-messages-hide-welcome-message
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Prevents the chat widget welcome message from reappearing after dismissal.
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1 day
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__hsmem
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Identifies a logged-in membership user on HubSpot-hosted sites using encrypted data.
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7 days
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hs-membership-csrf
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Security cookie ensuring membership logins cannot be forged (CSRF protection).
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Session
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hs-membership-logout-referer
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Stores the referring URL when a user logs out of a HubSpot-hosted site.
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1 hour
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hs.superstore.laboratory.<id>
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Stores offline cache of user cohorts for HubSpot product experiments.
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Typically ~48 hours
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<id>_key
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Allows returning access to password-protected pages without re-entering the password.
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14 days
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Analytics Cookies
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Cookie Name
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Purpose
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Duration
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__hmpl
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Stores metadata about HubSpot tracking events during a user's journey.
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Session or local storage (variable)
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hublytics_events_53
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Temporarily stores HubSpot tracking events before they are sent over the network.
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Session or local storage (variable)
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__hstc
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Main visitor tracking cookie storing visit timestamps and session numbers.
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6 months
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hubspotutk
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Stores a unique visitor identifier used when submitting HubSpot forms.
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6 months
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__hssc
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Tracks session information to determine session increments and timestamps.
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30 minutes
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__hssrc
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Identifies whether a visitor has restarted their browser to determine new sessions.
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Session
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5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website.
These may include services such as:
- Analytics providers
- Embedded video platforms
- Marketing platforms
- Customer support tools
These providers may collect information about your interaction with our website in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Examples may include:
6. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our website by understanding how visitors use it.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
7. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Tekwurx Limited
Email: info@tekwurx.com
Website: tekwurx.com
