Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 07/10/2026
Owner: Rob Allinson Consulting
Contact: rob@roballinson.co.uk
This Cookie Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar technologies. It applies to all visitors to our site and should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, remember preferences, and provide analytics or advertising insights. Some cookies are essential for the site to operate; others are optional and require your consent.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly
Improve security
Analyse visitor behaviour and site performance
Provide optional features and integrations
Squarespace, our hosting provider, also places cookies necessary for platform functionality, analytics, and consent tracking.
3. Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot be disabled.
crumb — Prevents cross‑site request forgery (CSRF) attacks; session cookie.
SS_MID — Unique visitor identifier for Squarespace analytics and performance; persistent.
grecaptcha — Helps reduce spam for forms; persistent.
SS_cookieAllowed — Records your cookie banner choice so the banner does not reappear; expires after ~30 days.
These cookies do not store personal data for marketing purposes.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
Used to understand how visitors interact with the site.
ss_cvr — Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions; ~2‑year expiration.
ss_cvt — Tracks short‑term visitor activity; ~30‑minute expiration.
Google Analytics cookies (if enabled) — Track page views, behaviour, and traffic sources.
C. Functional Cookies (Require Consent)
Used to remember preferences or enable optional features.
Examples include:
Language or display preferences
Login‑related cookies for customer accounts (e.g., SiteUserInfo, SiteUserSecureAuthToken)
4. Third‑Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties providing functionality or analytics. These may include:
Squarespace platform services
Payment processors (e.g., PayPal)
Social media integrations
Analytics providers
5. Cookie Consent & Management
Visitors from the UK and EU will see our cookie banner, which allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non‑essential cookies
Manage cookie preferences at any time
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling necessary cookies may affect site functionality.
6. International Data Transfers
Some cookies may involve processing data outside the UK or EEA (for example, when using Google Analytics or Squarespace’s US‑based infrastructure). Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms are used.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain types of processing
Lodge a complaint with the ICO
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact:
Rob Allinson Consulting
64 Greenfields Avenue, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2EW