Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies are active on the CheckMarque AI website, and how you can manage your preferences. Please read this alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site, or third-party services integrated into it, to remember certain information about your visit. Some cookies are essential for the site to work; others are optional and used for analytics.
2. How Cookies Work on Our Site
CheckMarque AI does not independently collect personal data through cookies. Our website is built on Squarespace, which includes built-in integrations with Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics. These integrations may place cookies on your device when you visit our site.
Non-essential cookies (analytics) are only loaded after you have given your consent via our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time.
We only use these tools to view aggregated, anonymised insights such as traffic volume, geographic region, and popular pages. We do not access or export raw visitor data.
3. Cookies on This Website
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They are set by Squarespace as part of the platform and are always active. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
crumb |
Squarespace security token | Session (deleted on close) |
ss_cvr, ss_cvi |
Squarespace internal visitor reference | 1 year |
cookie-consent |
Records your cookie preference | 1 year |
Analytics cookies (require your consent)
These cookies are only placed on your device after you click “Accept all” or enable analytics in “Manage cookies”. They collect anonymised, aggregated data. No personal data is exported or stored by us.
Google Analytics
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_gid |
Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
_gat |
Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Provider: Google LLC (data processed in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses)
Opt out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Squarespace Analytics
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ss_cvr, ss_cvi, ss_cpvisit |
Aggregated traffic insights | Session to 2 years |
Provider: Squarespace Inc. (data processed in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses)
4. Your Choices
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner gives you three options:
- Accept all — all cookies load, including analytics
- Reject all — only strictly necessary cookies load; analytics are blocked
- Manage cookies — choose by category which cookies you allow
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking Cookie Settings in the footer of any page.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use our website.
5. Changes to This Policy
We review our cookie use periodically and will update this policy if our tools or practices change. The ‘Last updated’ date above reflects the most recent revision.