Report: Complete Guide to Squarespace Cookies and Website Privacy Management

Report: Complete Guide to Squarespace Cookies and Website Privacy Management

By Michael Thompson

January 2, 2025 at 03:31 AM

Cookies are small data files stored on devices that help websites remember preferences and track visitor interactions. Squarespace uses two main types of cookies:

  1. Necessary Cookies
  • Enable essential website navigation and features
  • Support customer accounts, shopping carts, and URL redirections
  • Include security-related cookies for fraud prevention and authentication
  • Cannot be disabled as they're required for basic site functionality
  1. Analytics & Performance Cookies
  • Track visitor behavior and website interactions
  • Power Squarespace Analytics features
  • Can be disabled through site settings
  • Track metrics like unique visitors and cart abandonment

Key Necessary Cookies:

  • CART: Tracks shopping cart items (2 weeks)
  • _ssid: Fraud prevention (4 years)
  • SiteUserInfo: Customer account authentication (3 years)
  • Crumb: Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (Session)

Analytics Cookies:

  • ss_cid: Tracks unique visitors (2 years)
  • ss_cpvisit: Visitor session tracking (2 years)
  • ss_cvisit: Current visit tracking (30 minutes)
  • ss_cvr: Visitor behavior analysis (2 years)

Third-Party Cookies:

  • Set by integrated services (Google Analytics, YouTube, etc.)
  • May have their own consent procedures
  • Some integrate with Squarespace's cookie banner
  • Can be managed through consent mode settings

To Disable Non-Essential Cookies:

  1. Open Cookies & Visitor Data menu
  2. Disable Cookie Banner
  3. Select "Limit" under Non-Essential Cookies
  4. Save changes

Impact of Disabling Cookies:

  • Less accurate analytics data
  • Each page view counts as separate visit
  • Reduced accuracy in conversion tracking
  • Returning visitors counted as new

Browser Cookie Management:

  • Settings available in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • Options to view and delete cookies
  • Can be managed globally or per website

Cookie compliance can be managed through Squarespace's built-in cookie banner feature, helping websites meet privacy regulations and legal requirements.

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