Squarespace uses cookies to enhance website functionality and visitor experience. Here's what you need to know about the different types of cookies and their purposes:

Essential Cookies

These mandatory cookies enable core site features:

• Customer accounts and login
• Shopping cart and checkout functionality
• URL redirects
• Form submissions
• Security and fraud prevention

These cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for basic site operation.

Analytics Cookies

These optional cookies track visitor behavior:

• Unique visitor identification
• Session tracking
• Traffic sources
• Cart abandonment rates
• Conversion tracking

Duration varies from 30 minutes to 2 years, depending on the specific cookie.

Third-Party Cookies

Additional cookies may be placed by integrated services:

• Google Analytics
• YouTube
• Payment processors
• Booking systems
• Social media plugins

Cookie Management

Site owners can:

• Enable/disable non-essential cookies
• Add cookie consent banners
• Configure privacy settings
• Monitor analytics data

Visitors can:

• Accept/reject non-essential cookies
• View active cookies in browser settings
• Delete cookies manually
• Manage cookie preferences per site

Impact of Disabling Cookies:

• Reduced analytics accuracy
• Limited tracking capabilities
• Incomplete visitor behavior data
• Affected conversion tracking

Cookie compliance varies by region. Site owners should review local privacy laws and implement appropriate consent mechanisms.

Note: This guide applies to cookies on visitor-facing sites. For information about cookies on Squarespace.com and official apps, refer to Squarespace's Cookie Policy.

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