1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and to give website operators information about how their site is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

The SUBS website (www.subs.org.uk) is hosted on the Squarespace platform, which uses cookies to provide core functionality and to analyse site usage. We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or completing a form. The site cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

ss_cvisit

Squarespace session identifier

Session

ss_cvr

Squarespace visitor ID

1 year

crumb

CSRF security token

Session

2.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

ss_cpvisit

Squarespace analytics — previous visit tracking

1 year

has_js

Detects JavaScript support

Session

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences between visits.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

Squarespace Analytics — for website usage statistics
Social media platforms — if you interact with social sharing features

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.

4. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that point.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from particular sites
Block all cookies from being set
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Instructions for managing cookies can be found in your browser's help documentation:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

You can also visit www.allaboutcookies.org for general guidance on managing cookies.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please check this page periodically.

7. Contact Us

For any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via: www.subs.org.uk/contact