Cookies are small data files stored on devices that help enhance website functionality and user experience. Here's a comprehensive guide to cookies used by Squarespace:

Types of Cookies Used

1. Necessary Cookies:

• Enable basic website navigation
• Support customer accounts
• Manage cart and checkout
• Handle URL redirects

2. Non-essential Cookies:

• Collect analytics data
• Track website performance
• Monitor visitor interactions

Essential Cookie Functions

Cart & Checkout:

• CART: Tracks added products (2-week duration)
• Commerce-checkout-state: Monitors PayPal checkout status
• CHECKOUT_WEBSITE: Identifies correct checkout domain

Authentication:

• _ssid: Fraud prevention (4-year duration)
• SiteUserInfo: Customer account login identification
• SiteUserSecureAuthToken: Account authentication

User Experience:

• squarespace-popup-overlay: Controls promotional pop-ups
• squarespace-video-player-options: Saves video player settings
• TZ: Manages timezone settings for appointments

Analytics Cookies

Key tracking cookies:

• ss_cid: Visitor identification (2-year duration)
• ss_cpvisit: Session tracking (2-year duration)
• ss_cvisit: Current visit tracking (30-minute duration)
• ss_cvr: Visitor behavior analysis (2-year duration)

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are placed by integrated services:

• Google Analytics
• YouTube
• OpenTable
• Weglot
• Acuity

Managing Cookie Settings

To disable non-essential cookies:

1. Access Cookies & Visitor Data menu
2. Toggle Cookie Banner switch off
3. Select "Limit" for Non-essential Cookies
4. Save changes

Impact on Analytics:

• Reduced accuracy in visitor tracking
• Affected metrics include traffic, revenue, and conversion rates
• Each page view counts as separate visit

Checking Cookie Status:

• Access browser settings
• View active cookies
• Delete specific or all cookies
• Available in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge

Cookie compliance may be required by law. Consider implementing a cookie banner to inform visitors and obtain consent when necessary.

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