Cookies are small pieces of data stored on devices to enhance website functionality and user experience. Squarespace uses two main types of cookies: necessary cookies for core functions and non-essential cookies for analytics and performance tracking.

Necessary and Required Cookies These essential cookies enable:

• Customer accounts
• Shopping cart functionality
• Checkout processes
• URL redirection
• Security features

Key necessary cookies include:

• CART: Tracks shopping cart items (2-week duration)
• CHECKOUT_WEBSITE: Manages checkout functionality (session-based)
• Blocked: Handles password protection (session-based)
• SiteUserInfo: Manages user authentication (3-year duration)

Analytics and Performance Cookies These optional cookies track:

• Traffic sources
• Unique visitors
• Shopping cart abandonment
• User interaction patterns

Main analytics cookies:

• ss_cid: Visitor identification (2-year duration)
• ss_cpvisit: Session tracking (2-year duration)
• ss_cvr: Visitor behavior analysis (2-year duration)

Third-Party Cookies Third-party integrations may place additional cookies:

• Consent Mode services (Google Analytics, YouTube)
• Independent consent processes (OpenTable, Tock)
• Necessary integration cookies (Weglot, Acuity)

Managing Cookies

To disable non-essential cookies:

1. Open Visitors' Cookies and Data panel
2. Uncheck Cookie Banner
3. Select "Restrict" for Non-essential Cookies
4. Save changes

Note: Disabling analytics cookies may affect data accuracy in:

• Traffic reports
• Conversion tracking
• Visitor behavior analysis

Users can manage cookies through their browser settings in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge by reviewing, accepting, or deleting cookies as needed.

For regulatory compliance, website owners can add a cookie banner to inform visitors and obtain consent as required by applicable laws.

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