A privacy policy communicates how your website collects and uses visitor data. Here's a comprehensive guide of message examples you can adapt based on your Squarespace site's features:

Essential Site Data Collection

Your website automatically collects:

• Browser, network, and device information
• Previous webpage visits
• IP addresses
• Site interaction data (clicks, internal links, page visits, scrolling, searches, timestamps)

This data is shared with Squarespace for analytics and site functionality.

Cookies Usage

The site uses:

• Required cookies for secure website operation
• Analytics cookies (with consent) for traffic analysis
• Performance cookies for site optimization

Customer Data Collection

For purchases, we collect:

• Billing/shipping addresses
• Order details
• Email address
• Name
• Phone number

This information is shared with Squarespace and payment processors.

Form Submissions

When visitors submit forms, we collect:

• Contact information
• Form responses
• Timestamps

Member Subscriptions

For member-only access, we collect:

• Subscription details
• Contact information
• Billing information
• Login credentials

Website Visitor Data

Squarespace collects:

• Browser and device information
• Navigation patterns
• IP addresses
• Page views

Social Sharing

Share buttons may transmit:

• Browser information
• Shared content details
• IP address

Blog Interaction

For comments and likes, we collect:

• Name
• Email (optional)
• Website URL (optional)
• Device information

Customer Accounts

Account creation requires:

• Contact details
• Order history
• Shipping preferences
• Login credentials

Email Communications

You may receive:

• Order confirmations
• Account notifications
• Abandoned cart reminders
• Marketing emails (with unsubscribe option)

Additional Features

The site may use:

• Google/Adobe Fonts
• Scheduling tools
• Payment processing
• Third-party integrations

Note: This guide is for informational purposes only. Consult legal experts for specific advice regarding your website's privacy requirements.

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