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 site functions and non-essential cookies for analytics and performance tracking.

Necessary and Required Cookies These cookies enable essential features like:

• Customer accounts
• Shopping cart functionality
• URL redirection
• Security measures
• User authentication
• Session management

Key necessary cookies include:

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

Analytics and Performance Cookies These cookies track site interactions and visitor behavior:

• ss_cid: Identifies unique visitors (2-year duration)
• ss_cpvisit: Tracks visitor sessions (2-year duration)
• ss_cvisit: Monitors active sessions (30-minute duration)
• ss_cvr: Analyzes visitor behavior (2-year duration)
• ss_cvt: Tracks current visits (30-minute duration)

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

• Consent mode providers (Google Analytics, YouTube)
• Services with their own consent process (OpenTable, Tock)
• Necessary service cookies (Weglot, Acuity)

Managing Cookie Settings To disable non-essential cookies:

1. Access Cookies and Visitor Data panel
2. Uncheck Cookie Banner
3. Set Non-Essential Cookies to "Restrict"
4. Save changes

Impact on Analytics Disabling cookies affects analytics accuracy:

• Page views count as separate visits
• Conversion tracking becomes less accurate
• Returning visitors appear as new visitors

Users can manage cookies through their browser settings in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge.

Note: Website owners may need to implement a cookie banner to comply with privacy laws and obtain visitor consent for cookie usage.

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