Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Pilot Energy (“Pilot Energy,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on pilotenergy.com (the “Site”). It covers:
- The different types of cookies we use
- The cookies required for the Site to function (Essential Cookies)
- The cookies you can choose to accept or reject (Non-Essential Cookies)
- The specific cookies placed on your device through the Site
- How to manage your cookie preferences at any time
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our Site so we can make it more useful, secure, and relevant to you.
Types of Cookies
Session Cookies. Session cookies make it easier for you to navigate the Site. They expire and disappear from your device when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and help us recognize returning visitors and understand how the Site is used over time.
Where Our Cookies Come From
First-Party Cookies. These are set directly by Pilot Energy and can only be read by our Site.
Third-Party Cookies. These are set by other organizations, such as our analytics or advertising partners, when you interact with certain features of the Site.
Cookie Categories
We organize the cookies used on the Site into four categories, matching the categories shown in our cookie settings panel:
Necessary. Required for the Site to operate, including security and core functionality. These cannot be switched off and do not require your consent.
Analytics. Help us understand, in aggregate and anonymous form, how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We only store or access these with your consent.
Advertisement. Used by us and our advertising partners to deliver and measure targeted advertising, including retargeting ads to visitors of the Site on other platforms. We only store or access these with your consent.
Functionality. Remembers your choices and preferences to improve your experience on the Site. We only store or access these with your consent.
Pilot Energy advertises through LinkedIn Ads, and LinkedIn’s advertising cookies are placed on this Site once you consent. We also use Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ads and Google Ads to reach prospective clients; these accounts may be used to match existing contacts for advertising purposes without placing a cookie on this Site. If you would like to opt out of receiving personalized ads from third-party advertisers and ad networks that follow the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising, you may visit the opt-out page at www.aboutads.info/choices. This opt-out mechanism is maintained by a third party, not Pilot Energy, and Pilot Energy is not responsible for it.
Social Media Features
Some pages of the Site may include social media features, such as share or follow buttons. These features may collect your IP address and the page you are visiting, and may set a cookie to function properly. They are hosted either by a third party or directly on the Site. See our Privacy Policy for more on how we handle personal information in connection with these features.
Cookies We Use
| Category | Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security; distinguishes legitimate visitors from automated traffic. | ~30 min |
| Necessary | _cfuvid | Cloudflare | Supports rate-limiting alongside __cf_bm. | Session |
| Necessary | __hs_cookie_cat_pref | HubSpot | Stores your cookie consent choices by category. | ~6 months |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_GPGCVNYE1R | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique visitors and measures Site usage in aggregate. | ~2 years |
| Analytics | hubspotutk, __hstc, __hssc, __hssrc | HubSpot | Tracks visitor and session activity for analytics and reporting. | 13 mo. / 13 mo. / 30 min / session |
| Functionality | Pending audit | — | No functionality-category cookies identified in testing to date. | — |
| Advertisement | bcookie, li_sugr, lidc | LinkedIn Ads | Retargeting, conversion tracking, and ad measurement. Confirmed active only after consent. | 30 days – 2 years |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner appears. Except for Necessary cookies, we will not place non-essential cookies on your device unless and until you provide your consent. You can:
- Click “Accept” to consent to all cookie categories described above,
- Click “Decline” to allow only Necessary cookies, or
- Click “Cookie Settings” to choose which categories to accept.
You may change your cookie choices at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link at the bottom of any page.
Global Privacy Control and Other Opt-Out Preference Signals
Certain U.S. state privacy laws require that we recognize browser-based opt-out preference signals, such as the Global Privacy Control (“GPC”). If your browser or a browser extension sends a GPC signal, we will treat that signal as a valid request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and/or targeted advertising, associated with the browser sending the signal.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights regarding personal information collected through cookies on the Site, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, or of targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, you may use our cookie preferences link or contact us as described in our Privacy Policy.
Browser Settings
You can also disable cookies by changing your browser settings to reject cookies. How to do this depends on the browser you use:
- Cookie settings in Microsoft Edge
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Safari (web and iOS)
Blocking all cookies, including necessary cookies, may negatively affect the usability of the Site.
More Information
To learn more about cookies generally, visit www.allaboutcookies.org. For details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: 7/27/2026