Cookies Policy
Effective Date: April 30, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies are used on katietellsstories.com (the "Site"), and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy should be read alongside the Site's Privacy Policy.
By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner.
Cookies can be "session cookies," which expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies may be set by the site you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that site ("third-party cookies").
2. How This Site Uses Cookies
The Site is built and hosted on Squarespace. Cookies on this Site fall into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation and security. The Site cannot function properly without them. No consent is required for these cookies.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help understand how visitors interact with the Site -- which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This information is used in aggregate to improve the Site's content and performance. No personally identifiable information is collected through these cookies.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
3. Cookies Used on This Site
The following table describes the specific cookies that may be set when you visit the Site. Because cookies are managed by Squarespace's platform, this list reflects Squarespace's standard cookie behavior and may be updated by Squarespace over time.
Cookie Name / Type / Provider / Purpose / Duration
ss_cvr / Squarespace Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions for analytics / 1 year
ss_cvsid / Squarespace tracks session activity for analytics / Session
SQSessionCookie / Squarespace maintains session state across pages / Session
crumb / Squarespace security cookie that prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) / Session
squarespace-popup-close / Squarespace remembers if a visitor has dismissed a pop-up / Persistent
ga / gid / Google Analytics (via Squarespace) distinguishes users and sessions for aggregate traffic analysis / ga: 2 years; gid: 24 hours
acuityscheduling.* / Acuity Scheduling supports booking and scheduling functionality / Varies
Note: The presence of specific cookies may vary depending on how you interact with the Site and which features are active at any given time. Squarespace periodically updates its cookie usage; for the most current information, see squarespace.com/privacy.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Site are set by third-party services integrated into the Site's platform. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern how they use the data collected. The relevant third parties are:
– Squarespace, Inc. – squarespace.com/privacy
– Google Analytics (operated by Google LLC) – policies.google.com/privacy
– Acuity Scheduling (a Squarespace company) – squarespace.com/privacy
I do not control the cookies set by these third parties and am not responsible for their data practices. I encourage you to review their policies directly.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, block, or delete cookies through their settings. The steps vary by browser; links to guidance for common browsers are below:
– Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
– Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies
– Apple Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
– Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/cookies
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please be aware that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on this Site. Strictly necessary cookies in particular are required for the Site to function, and disabling them may prevent certain pages or features from loading correctly.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Because there is no consistent industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals, this Site does not currently alter its behavior in response to them. This policy will be updated if that changes.
7. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to the cookies used on the Site or updates to applicable law. When I do, I will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how cookies are used on the Site, please contact:
Katie Fetting
Chicago, Illinois
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