A Squarespace site's privacy settings determine who can access your content. By default, all sites start as private and are only visible to site owners and collaborators.

Visibility During Trial Period

• Sites are private by default
• Only accessible to owners and collaborators
• Not indexed by search engines
• Visitors need a direct link to access
• Optional password protection available

After Upgrading to Paid Plan

• Site visibility depends on your settings
• Check status: Settings → Site Availability
• "Public" setting means site is active
• Can maintain privacy with password protection

Online Store Functionality

• Requires connected payment processor
• Without payment setup, customers see "Payment is disabled" message
• Store becomes fully functional after payment integration

Content Update Visibility Changes requiring save to be public:

• Layout page modifications
• Posts, events, and product updates
• Page descriptions and settings
• Style and design changes
• Content block area edits

Changes visible after page refresh:

• Gallery section images
• Gallery page content
• Album page tracks
• Navigation menu updates

Privacy Management

• Can maintain private status after upgrading
• Use password protection for limited access
• Control search engine indexing through Google Search Console
• Hide specific pages from search results

Important Note: If search engines indexed your site prematurely, you can request content removal through Google Search Console, though Squarespace doesn't directly support this process.

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