UTILITY 2030 LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE (U2030)
Effective Date: April 15, 2026 | Last Reviewed: April 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your browser or device when you visit. They allow the website to recognize your browser on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and enable various website features. Cookies may be set by U2030 (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services embedded in our pages (“third-party cookies”).
Similar technologies, including web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and session storage, may also be used for related purposes and are governed by this policy.
2. Why We Use Cookies
U2030 uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our website functions correctly
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- To personalize content and communications based on your preferences
- To measure the effectiveness of our email campaigns and event registrations
- To enable third-party services such as social media integrations
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below reflects the cookies in use on www.utility2030.org. No login, payment, or virtual event functionality is present on this website; cookies are limited to essential site operation and analytics.
| Cookie Category | Examples & Purpose | Duration | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Session cookies, CSRF protection, load balancing | Session / until browser close | No — required for site function |
| Analytics | HubSpot analytics cookies (__hstc, hubspotutk, __hssc, __hssrc) — track visits, sessions, and traffic sources to help us understand how the site is used | __hstc / hubspotutk: 13 months; __hssc: 30 minutes; __hssrc: session | Yes — via cookie consent banner |
| Functional | HubSpot form cookies — remember contact form submissions and prevent duplicate entries | Session | Implied by use of contact form |
| Marketing / Targeting | None currently in use | — | — |
| Third-Party Embeds | LinkedIn and Instagram social sharing buttons, if present on page | Varies by provider | Yes — for GDPR users |
4. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choices are stored and will be applied on subsequent visits.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. You can typically view and delete stored cookies, block all or only third-party cookies, and set preferences for specific websites. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
For guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
4.3 Opt Out of Analytics (HubSpot)
To opt out of HubSpot analytics tracking, you can:
- Use the cookie consent banner on our website to decline analytics cookies
- Visit HubSpot’s Cookie Policy for additional opt-out options
- Enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser (see Section 4.4)
4.4 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
U2030 honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal. If your browser is configured to send a GPC signal, we will treat it as an opt-out from the sale and sharing of your personal data as required under applicable U.S. state privacy laws.
5. Third-Party Services That May Set Cookies
The following third-party services are integrated on www.utility2030.org and may set cookies on your device:
| Service | Purpose | Cookie/Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| HubSpot | Analytics, contact form, and CRM | HubSpot Cookie Policy |
| Social sharing buttons (if present) | LinkedIn Cookie Policy | |
| Instagram / Meta | Social sharing buttons (if present) | Meta Cookie Policy |
U2030 does not control the cookies set by these third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective policies for more information.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our technology or cookie practices change, or as required by law. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on our website and an updated effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your cookie consent rights, please contact:
Utility 2030 Leadership Collaborative
12850 Hwy 9, Suite 600-114, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Email: info@utility2030.org
Website: www.utility2030.org/cookie-policy
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