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

Essential and Mandatory Cookies:

• Support core features like Customer Accounts, Cart/Checkout, and URL Redirects
• Required for basic site functionality
• Cannot be disabled

Key Essential Cookies Include:

• CART: Tracks shopping cart items (2-week duration)
• _ssid: Fraud prevention (4-year duration)
• Crumb: Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (session duration)
• SiteUserInfo: Manages client account login (3-year duration)

Analytical and Performance Cookies:

• Track visitor interactions and site usage
• Power Squarespace Analytics features
• Can be disabled by site owners
• Main cookies: ss_cid, ss_cpvisit, ss_cvisit (durations vary from 30 minutes to 2 years)

Third-Party Service Cookies:

• Placed by integrated services
• Three categories:
  1. Consent Mode providers (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube)
  2. Services with own consent process (e.g., OpenTable)
  3. Necessary cookie providers (e.g., Weglot, Acuity)

Disabling Non-Essential Cookies:

1. Open Cookies and Visitor Data panel
2. Turn off Cookie Banner
3. Set Non-essential Cookies to "Restrict"
4. Save changes

Impact of Disabled Cookies:

• Reduced accuracy in Analytics data
• Inflated visit counts
• Less accurate conversion tracking
• New visitor counts may be higher than actual

Cookie Management:

• Users can review active cookies in browser settings
• Options to clear cookies available in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
• Site owners can add cookie banners for transparency and compliance

For legal compliance and optimal site performance, regularly review cookie settings and maintain appropriate privacy notifications.

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