Squarespace utilizes two main types of cookies to enhance website functionality and user experience:

Necessary Cookies

• Enable core website features like customer accounts, shopping carts, and URL redirects
• Required for basic site operation
• Cannot be disabled as they're essential for website functionality

Analytics and Performance Cookies

• Track visitor interactions and behavior
• Power Squarespace Analytics features
• Can be disabled at any time
• Include tracking cookies like ss_cid, ss_cpvisit, and ss_cvisit

Third-Party Integration Cookies

• Placed by external services integrated with your site
• Three main categories:
  1. Consent mode providers (YouTube, Google)
  2. Services with their own consent process (OpenTable, Tock)
  3. Necessary cookie providers (Weglot, Acuity)

Disabling Non-Essential Cookies

1. Open "Cookies and visitor data" panel
2. Turn off Cookie Banner toggle
3. Select "Restrict" under Non-essential cookies
4. Save changes

Impact on Analytics

• Disabling cookies affects data accuracy
• Page views count as separate visits
• Conversion tracking becomes less precise
• Returning visitors appear as new visitors

Cookie Management

• Users can check active cookies in browser settings
• Options to clear cookies globally or per site
• Available in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge

Note: For legal compliance, site owners may need to implement a cookie banner to obtain visitor consent for cookie usage.

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