Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how I use cookies and similar technologies on my website. It also outlines the choices you can make about how your information is used.

My website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies to provide core functionality, security, and analytics.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner on this site.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies can be:

  • Essential – required for the website to work

  • Analytics/Performance – help me understand how the site is used

  • Functional – remember your preferences

  • Marketing/Tracking – used for advertising or behavioural tracking (I do not use these unless stated)

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a set period). You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies used on this website

Because this site is built on Squarespace, some cookies are set automatically to ensure the website works securely and reliably.

A. Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Examples include:

  • Site security and performance

  • Page navigation

  • Remembering items in forms

  • Preventing fraudulent activity

Squarespace automatically sets these cookies.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies (Optional)

These help me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it.

Depending on your settings, these may include:

  • Squarespace Analytics

  • Google Analytics (if enabled)

These cookies only run if you accept them via the cookie banner.

C. Functional Cookies (Optional)

These remember choices you make, such as:

  • Cookie preferences

  • Language settings

  • Form completion progress

These only run with your consent.

D. Marketing Cookies (Not Used Unless Added)

I do not currently use advertising or tracking cookies. If this changes, this policy will be updated.

Managing your Cookie preferences

You can control cookies in several ways:

  • Use the cookie banner to accept or reject non‑essential cookies

  • Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies

  • Opt out of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics opt‑out browser add‑on)

Blocking essential cookies may affect how the website functions. My website’s cookie banner prevents non‑essential cookies from running until you choose to accept them.

Third Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third‑party services embedded on the site, such as:

  • Calendly

  • YouTube or Vimeo

  • Social media embeds

  • Google Analytics

Third‑party providers control the cookies they set, and their use is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.

Changes to this policy

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact me at:

Email: charlotte@cbcss.co.uk

Address: Charlotte Badger Consultancy & Support Services
Office 1, Izabella House
24-26 Regent Place, City Centre
Birmingham
B1 3NJ GB