Cookie Policy

Effective date: 30th August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Rachel Sam Marketing (www.rachelsam.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, remember your preferences, and provide insights into how visitors interact with the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They include:

  • csrf_token – helps prevent cross-site request forgery attacks.

  • squarespace-sessionid – maintains your session while browsing.

2.2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and improve performance. They include:

  • _ga (Google Analytics) – distinguishes users, expires 2 years.

  • _gid (Google Analytics) – distinguishes users, expires 24 hours.

  • _gat (Google Analytics) – throttles request rate, expires 1 minute.

2.3. Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies remember preferences and settings to improve your experience. Examples:

  • ss_c – Squarespace cookie for remembering user consent settings.

  • ss_s – Squarespace cookie for site features and customisation.

2.4. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to track your visits across websites and deliver relevant content or ads. Examples (if applicable):

  • fbc or fbp – Facebook Pixel cookies for advertising and analytics.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services, such as Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the third party’s privacy policies.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Options typically include deleting existing cookies, blocking all cookies, or receiving a warning before a cookie is set. Please note that some parts of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at contact@rachelsam.co.uk.