Cookies are small pieces of data websites store on your device to enhance browsing experience and remember preferences. Squarespace uses two main types of cookies:

Necessary Cookies

• Enable core site functionality (customer accounts, shopping cart, URL redirects)
• Required for basic site operations
• Cannot be disabled

Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics & Performance)

• Track visitor interactions and site usage
• Power Squarespace analytics features
• Can be disabled at any time

Key Necessary Cookies Include:

• CART: Tracks shopping cart contents (2 weeks)
• SiteUserInfo: Identifies logged-in users (3 years)
• Locked: Manages password protection (Session)
• CHECKOUT_WEBSITE: Handles checkout process (Session)

Analytics Cookies Include:

• ss_cid: Tracks unique visitors (2 years)
• ss_cpvisit: Monitors visitor sessions (2 years)
• ss_cvr: Records visitor behavior (2 years)

Third-Party Cookies:

• Set by external integrations (YouTube, Google Analytics, etc.)
• May have separate consent processes
• Some are necessary for functionality
• Can be managed through Cookie Banner settings

Disabling Non-Essential Cookies:

1. Open Cookies & visitor data panel
2. Turn off Cookie Banner
3. Set Non-essential Cookies to "Restrict"
4. Save changes

Impact of Disabling Cookies:

• Less accurate analytics data
• Individual pageviews count as separate visits
• Conversion tracking may be affected
• Returning visitors counted as new

To check or clear cookies, access your browser's settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge). For legal compliance, consider adding a cookie banner to inform visitors and get consent.

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