Cookie Policy

Last updated: 23/02/2026

This Cookie Policy explains how this website uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit, understand how you interact with the site, and improve your overall experience. It also explains what these technologies are, why they are used, and the choices you have about them.

1. 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 provide analytics about how visitors use the site.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period

  • First‑party cookies — set by this website

  • Third‑party cookies — set by external services integrated into the site

2. How This Website Uses Cookies

This website uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Security and authentication

  • Basic site functionality

  • Remembering cookie consent choices

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve content and user experience.
Examples include:

  • Squarespace Analytics

  • Traffic patterns (e.g., page views, referring sites, device types)

These cookies do not identify you personally.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language preferences

  • Form inputs you’ve previously entered

Marketing & Third‑Party Cookies

If enabled, these cookies may be set by third‑party services integrated into the site, such as:

  • Social media sharing tools

  • Embedded videos

  • Email signup or newsletter tools

These third parties may use cookies to build a profile of your interests.

3. Cookies Used by Squarespace

Because this website is hosted on Squarespace, certain cookies are automatically placed to support:

  • Site performance

  • Security

  • Analytics

  • Commerce

You can view Squarespace’s full cookie list in their support documentation.

4. Your Choices

You can control or disable cookies through:

  • The cookie banner on this site

  • Your browser settings

  • Clearing cookies from your device

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect how the site functions.

5. Third‑Party Services

If this website uses third‑party tools (e.g., embedded media, analytics, newsletter sign‑ups), those services may set their own cookies. I do not control these cookies. You should check the privacy and cookie policies of those providers for more information.

6. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at:
saltandash.co.uk/contact