Cookie Policy
This site uses cookies to track your use of our website. This enables us to understand how you use the site and track any patterns with regards how you are using our website. This helps us to develop and improve our website as we well as our services in response to what you might need or want.
A cookie is a piece of information that is stored on your computer’s hard drive, and which records how you move your way around a website so that, when you visit that website, it can present tailored options based on the information stored about your last visit. Cookies can also be used to analyse traffic and for advertising and marketing purposes.
Cookies are used by nearly all websites and do not harm your system. If you want to check or change what types of cookies you accept, this can usually be altered within your browser settings. You can block cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access all or parts of our site.
This site uses different types of cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. This website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Necessary (29)
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Maximum Storage Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.# | businessleader.co.uk | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks | HTTP | Session |
.AspNetCore.Mvc.CookieTempDataProvid | businessleader.co.uk | Preserves the visitor’s session state across page requests | HTTP | Session |
.AspNetCore.Session | businessleader.co.uk | Identifies the logged in user. A unique session ID is linked to the user so that he/she is identified while navigating the website. The user is logged out when the cookie expires | HTTP | Session |
_cf_bm | hcaptcha.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website | HTTP | 1 day |
_cf_bm | hubspot.com | Unclassified | HTTP | 1 day |
_stripe_mid | hubspot.com | This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information | HTTP | 1 year |
_stripe_sid | hubspot.com | This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information | HTTP | 1 day |
_ab | m.stripe.network | This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information | HTML | Session |
_cfuvid | hsforms.com | Unclassified | HTTP | Session |
_cfuvid | hubspot.com | Unclassified | HTTP | Session |
_mf | m.stripe.network | This cookie is necessary for making credit card transaction on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information | HTML | Session |
AI_buffer | js.monitor.azure.com | Used in context with the “AI_sentBuffer” in order to limit the number of data-server updates (Azure). This synergy also allows the website to detect any duplicate data-server-updates | HTML | Session |
AI_sentBuffer | js.monitor.azure.com | Used in context with the “AI_buffer” in order to limit the number of data-server updates (Azure). This synergy also allows the website to detect any duplicate data-server-updates | HTML | Session |
ai_session | businessleader.co.uk | Preserves users’ states across page requests | HTTP | 1 day |
ARRAAffinity | businessleader.co.uk | Used to distribute traffic to the website on several servers in order to optimise response times | HTTP | Session |
ARRAAffinitySameSite | businessleader.co.uk | Used to distribute traffic to the website on several servers in order to optimise response times | HTTP | Session |
bcookie | linkedin.com | Unclassified | HTTP | 1 year |
CookieConsent | businessleader.co.uk | Stores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain | HTTP | 1 year |
cookietest | businessleader.co.uk | This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box | HTTP | Session |
cookietest | hubspot.com | This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box | HTTP | Session |
hmt_id | api.hcaptcha.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots | HTTP | 30 days |
id | api.hcaptcha.com | Unclassified | HTML | Session |
li_gc | linkedin.com | Unclassified | HTTP | 180 days |
m | m.stripe.com | Determines the device used to access the website. This allows the website to be formatted accordingly | HTTP | 400 days |
rc::a | gstatic.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website | HTML | Persistent |
rc::c | gstatic.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots | HTML | Session |
rc::e | google.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots | HTML | Session |
rc::h | google.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots | HTML | Persistent |
test_cookie | doubleclick.net | Unclassified | HTTP | 1 day |
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
Preference (3)
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Maximum Storage Duration |
1 | m.strip.network | This cookie is used in conjunction with the payment window. This cookie is necessary for making secure transactions on the website | HTML | Session |
AcastLang | embed.acast.com | This cookie is used to determine the preferred language of the visitor and sets the language accordingly on the website, if possible | ||
lidc | linkedin.com | Unclassified | HTML | Persistent |
HTTP | 1 day |
Statistic Cookies
Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Statistics (15)
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Maximum Storage Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#_u | newsroom.bi | This cookie is used to determine the number of times specific video content has been viewed. This is done by setting a specific ID for the visitor. The cookie also remembers any subscription choices made by the visitor. | HTTP | 180 days |
_nrbi | businessleader.co.uk | Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimisation | HTTP | 180 days |
_nrbi | sdk.mrf.io | Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimisation | HTML | Session |
_nrbic | sdk.mrf.io | Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimisation | HTML | Session |
_hssc | businessleader.co.uk | Identifies if the cookie data needs to be updated in the visitor’s browser | HTTP | 1 day |
_hssrc | businessleader.co.uk | Used to recognise the visitor’s browser upon re-entry on the website | HTTP | Session |
_hstc | businessleader.co.uk | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes | HTTP | 180 days |
_ga | businessleader.co.uk | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | HTTP | 2 years |
_ga |
| Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | HTTP | 2 years |
_ga_# | businessleader.co.uk | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | HTTP | 2 years |
_ga_# | co.uk | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | HTTP | 2 years |
ai_user | businessleader.co.uk | Used by Microsoft Application Insights software to collect statistical usage and telemetry information. The cookie stores a unique identifier to recognise users on returning visits over time | HTTP | 1 year |
ajs_anonymous_id | businessleader.co.uk | This cookie is used to identify a specific visitor – this information is used to identify the number of specific visitors on a website | HTTP | Session |
compass_id | businessleader.co.uk | Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimisation | HTTP | 180 days |
hubspotuk | businessleader.co.uk | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes | HTTP | 180 days |
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
Marketing (42)
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Maximum Storage Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_hmpl | static.hsappstatic.net | Collects information on user preferences and/or interaction with web-campaign content. This is used on CRM campaign platform used by website owners for promoting events or products | HTML | Persistent |
_ptq.gif | hubspot.com | Sends data to the marketing platform Hubspot about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels | Pixel | Session |
_Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | youtube.com | Unclassified | HTTP | 180 days |
_Secure-YEC | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTTP | Session |
_Secure_YNID | youtube.com | Unclassified | HTTP | 180 days |
_tld_ | businessleader.co.uk | Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor’s preferences | HTTP | Session |
_tld_ | co.uk | Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor’s preferences | HTTP | Session |
_gcl_au | businessleader.co.uk | Used to measure the efficiency of the website’s advertisement efforts, by collecting data on the conversion rate of the website’s ads across multiple websites | HTTP | 3 months |
_gcl_au | co.uk | Used to measure the efficiency of the website’s advertisement efforts, by collecting data on the conversion rate of the website’s ads across multiple websites | HTTP | 3 months |
_gcl_ls | googletagmanager.com | Tracks the conversion rate between the user and the advertisement banners on the website. This serves to optimise the relevance of the advertisements on the website | HTML | Persistent |
ajs_user_id | businessleader.co.uk | This cookie is used to collect data on the visitor’s behaviour on the website. This information can be used to assign the visitor to a visitor segment, based on common preferences | HTTP | Session |
csi | gstatic.com | Collects data on visitor’s preferences and behaviour on the website. This information is used to make content and advertisement more relevant to the specific visitor | Pixel | Session |
dd_anonymous_id | businessleader.co.uk | Registers data on visitors from multiple visits and on multiple websites. This information is used to measure the efficiency of advertisement on websites | HTTP | 1 year |
dd_anonymous_id | cdn.dreamdata.cloud | Registers data on visitors from multiple visits and on multiple websites. This information is used to measure the efficiency of advertisement on websites | HTML | Persistent |
dd_user_id | businessleader.co.uk | Registers data on visitors from multiple visits and on multiple websites. This information is used to measure the efficiency of advertisement on websites | HTTP | Session |
HUBLYTICS_EVENTS_53 | static.hsappstatic.net | Collects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisement. This also allows the website to limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement | HTML | Persistent |
LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | youtube.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | HTTP | Session |
LogsDatabaseV2:V#||LogsRequestStore | youtube.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | IndexedDB | Persistent |
nextld | youtube.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | HTTP | Session |
NID | google.com | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads | HTTP | 6 months |
pagead/1p-user-list/# | google.com | Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement or advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral fees between websites | Pixel | Session |
pagead/gen_204 | googlesyndication.com | Collects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisement. This also allows the website to limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement | Pixel | Session |
remote_sid | youtube.com | Necessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video content on the website | HTTP | Session |
requests | youtube.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | HTTP | Session |
ServiceWorkerLogsDatabase#SWHealthLog | youtube.com | Necessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video content on the website | IndexedDB | Persistent |
TESTCOOKIESENABLED | businessleader.co.uk | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | HTTP | 1 day |
TESTCOOKIESENABLED | pay.google.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | HTTP | 1 day |
TESTCOOKIESENABLED | youtube.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | HTTP | 1 day |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | youtube.com | Unclassified | HTTP | 180 days |
YSC | youtube.com | Unclassified | HTTP | Session |
yt.inntertube::nextld | youtube.com | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen | HTML | Persistent |
yt.inntertube::requests | youtube.com | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen | HTML | Persistent |
yt-icons-last-purged | youtube.com | Unclassified | HTML | Persistent |
ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | youtube.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | HTML | Persistent |
YtldMeta#databases | youtube.com | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content | IndexedDB | Persistent |
yt-remote-cast-available | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTML | Session |
yt-remote-cast-installed | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTML | Session |
yt-remote-connected-devices | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTML | Persistent |
yt-remote-device-id | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTML | Persistent |
yt-remote-fast-check-period | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTML | Session |
yt-remote-session-app | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTML | Session |
yt-remote-session-name | youtube.com | Stores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | HTML | Session |
Unclassified Cookies
Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
Unclassified (9)
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Maximum Storage Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_nrbic | businessleader.co.uk | Unclassified | HTTP | 180 days |
5527_lv | newsroom.bi | Unclassified | HTTP | 30 days |
5527_s | newsroom.bi | Unclassified | HTTP | Session |
5527_ut | newsroom.bi | Unclassified | HTTP | 30 days |
compass_rfv_5527 | sdk.mrf.io | Unclassified | HTML | Session |
consentGranted | businessleader.co.uk | Unclassified | HTML | Persistent |
hs-cta-interactions#cta | businessleader.co.uk | Unclassified | IndexedDB | Persistent |
marfeel-sdk-store | sdk.mrf.io | Unclassified | HTML | Persistent |
mrf_cookie | businessleader.co.uk | Unclassified | HTTP | Session |
If you have any concerns or questions about our use of cookies, you can email us at info@businessleader.co.uk or write to us at 251 Pentonville Road, London N1 9NG.