What cookies are
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how the CharterSlate website may use them, and the choices available to you as a website visitor. It is written in plain language, without legal jargon, so that any website user can understand what cookie data may be collected during a browsing session and how to manage it. CharterSlate is a recruitment and executive search firm serving professional services organizations across the United States, and the site is used by employers, hiring managers, and experienced professionals. This policy applies equally to every visitor, on any device.
Please note that this document is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about how cookie information relates to your personal data, you may contact CharterSlate using the details at the end of this page.
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit. They store information about your browsing session and allow the site to recognize your device on subsequent visits. A cookie typically contains three things: a unique identifier, the name of the site that set it, and an expiration date that determines how long it stays on your device.
It helps to know that cookies fall into two broad groups based on how long they last:
- Session cookies exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close it. They support things like moving between pages without losing your place.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device until their expiration date passes or you delete them manually. These are what allow a site to remember a preference from one visit to the next.
Cookies are also described by who sets them. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by a different domain, such as an analytics provider or advertising network, loaded through that page.
Cookies are widely used across the web. Some exist to keep a website functioning correctly, such as those that support authentication or remember items during a session. Others collect information about user activity, such as which pages were visited and how long a visitor spent on each. A similar family of tracking technologies, including pixels, tags, and local storage, can serve comparable purposes, and references to cookies in this policy should be read to include those related technologies where relevant.
Cookie usage on its own does not usually identify you by name. Still, some cookies can be linked to personal information you have provided elsewhere, which is why many data privacy frameworks treat certain cookie data as personal data. Understanding this distinction helps explain why cookie disclosures matter even when no account has been created and no form has been submitted.
Categories of cookies a website may use
Cookie types are generally grouped by purpose, which makes it easier for visitors to understand what each cookie does and to make informed consent decisions. The main cookie categories a website like this one may use are described below.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate. They support core functionality such as page navigation, form submission, load balancing, and security features that protect against threats like cross-site request forgery. Without them, parts of the site may not work as intended. Because they are essential, they typically cannot be switched off through a consent banner, although you can still block them in your browser, with the result that some features may stop functioning.
Preference cookies
Preference cookies, sometimes called functionality cookies, store information about your site preferences so the website can remember choices you make between visits. This may include your preferred language, region, or display settings. Their purpose is to improve the browsing experience by recalling each user preference, so you are not required to re-enter settings on every visit. They are not essential to the site working, so declining them should not affect access to content.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics cookies collect data about user behavior in aggregate form, such as which pages are most visited, how visitors arrive at the site, and how they move through it. This data collection helps a site operator understand usage patterns, identify pages that are slow or confusing, and improve content and functionality. Where such cookies are used, the information gathered is typically statistical and is not used to build individual user profiles.
Advertising and third-party cookies
Some websites allow cookies set by advertising networks or other third parties, which may track user activity across different sites to deliver targeted content and measure campaign performance. This policy does not confirm that any particular third-party cookie, analytics tool, social media plugin, or advertising platform is in use on this site. If third-party cookies are introduced in the future, this page will be updated to describe them before or as they are deployed. Where a third party sets a cookie, that organization's own privacy and cookie policies also apply to the data it collects.
How the CharterSlate website may use cookies
CharterSlate may use cookies to keep the website running reliably, to remember user preferences, and to understand how the site is used so that content and navigation can be improved. Any session information collected in this way is used for the operation and improvement of the website and is not applied to purposes inconsistent with this policy.
The website does not use cookies to collect personal information beyond what is described in this policy. Cookies are not intended to be used to make automated decisions about candidates, to assess suitability for a role, or to influence any recruitment or executive search outcome. If you submit your details through a contact form or by email, that information is handled under the site's broader privacy practices, separate from cookie data. The distinction is worth keeping in mind. Cookies relate to how your device interacts with the site, while information you provide directly is governed by how CharterSlate handles personal data generally.
Cookie consent and your choices
Where cookies beyond those that are strictly necessary are in use, the site may present a cookie banner or similar consent banner when you first visit. This gives you the opportunity to accept all cookies or to limit your consent to certain categories, reflecting an informed choice you make yourself. Your selection is then stored so the site can respect it on future visits.
In practical terms, you may have three routes available:
- Accept or decline categories through the consent banner when it appears.
- Return to the banner or preference control later to change what you previously chose.
- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies directly, regardless of what you selected in any banner.
You may withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time, and declining non-essential cookies should not restrict your access to the site's content. Note that the record of your choice may itself be stored in a cookie, so clearing your cookies may also clear that preference and the banner may appear again on your next visit.
How to control cookies through your browser
Every major browser allows you to view, block, and delete cookies. The exact steps vary, but the controls are generally found in the privacy or security section of the browser settings. From there you can typically clear existing cookies, block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or receive a prompt before a cookie is stored. Blocking third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies is a common middle ground, since it preserves site functionality while limiting cross-site tracking.
Most browsers also offer a private or incognito browsing mode, which discards cookies from that session once the window is closed. This is useful for one-off visits but does not act as a permanent setting.
On a mobile device or within a mobile application, cookie controls may sit within the device settings or the app itself, not in a browser menu. Some mobile apps use mobile identifiers in a similar way to cookies, and your device settings will usually include options to limit or reset those unique identifiers.
Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Features that rely on session cookies or stored preferences may not work, and your overall browsing experience may be less consistent. If you encounter unexpected behavior after changing your settings, restoring cookies for the site is usually the fastest remedy.
Data privacy and cookie information
Data privacy is a developing area. Data privacy laws in the United States and elsewhere increasingly address how websites collect data, what they must disclose about tracking technologies, and what privacy rights visitors hold over their user data. Expectations around privacy compliance continue to evolve, and organizations are generally expected to keep their disclosures accurate as their practices change.
CharterSlate takes consumer privacy seriously and aims to keep this cookie information current and transparent. Where cookie data could be considered personal information under applicable privacy laws, it will be handled with the same care as other personal data collected through the site. This includes limiting data collection to what is reasonably needed for the purposes described here, retaining it no longer than necessary, and avoiding unnecessary privacy risks.
Changes to this cookie policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in how the website uses cookies, changes in technology, or developments in data protection regulation and privacy laws generally. Any revision will be posted on this page, and the updated version will apply from the date it is published. Where a change materially affects how non-essential cookies are used, you may be asked to review your consent again. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so you remain informed about cookie usage on the site.
Contact CharterSlate
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, about how the website may collect information through cookies, or about your choices regarding cookie data, you can reach CharterSlate directly and a member of the team will respond to your inquiry. It helps if you mention the page you were on and the browser or device you were using, as this makes it easier to answer questions about specific cookie behavior.
Questions about this policy? Contact CharterSlate at contact@charterslate.com or call +1 888-202-9809.