Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 01.01.2025
Last Updated: 13.01.25

claireharford.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site performance, and support key website functionalities. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy unless you disable them through your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to remember information about you, such as your preferences or login status. Cookies can be categorized as either necessary or non-essential (e.g., analytics and performance cookies).

Cookies We Use

Necessary and Required Cookies

These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functionalities such as security, login, and checkout processes.

Necessary and Required Cookies

These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functionalities such as security, login, and checkout processes.

  • _acloggedin:

    • Purpose: Supports login by Acuity Scheduling client if the client has an account

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: January 1, 2025

  • ACUITY_CART:

    • Purpose: Stores details about a client's package, gift, or subscription purchase

    • Type: localStorage

    • Duration: No expiration

  • _client_acloggedin:

    • Purpose: Supports login by Acuity Scheduling client if the client has an account

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: January 1, 2025

  • _dd_cookie_test:

    • Purpose: Tests if cookies are supported

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Expires instantly

  • _dd_s:

    • Purpose: Tracks browser errors

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Four hours

  • _dd_site_test:

    • Purpose: Tests if cookies are supported

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Expires instantly

  • _grecaptcha:

    • Purpose: Helps reduce spam in Acuity Scheduling

    • Type: localStorage

    • Duration: No expiration

  • _ssid:

    • Purpose: Remembers devices for anti-fraud purposes

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Four years

  • CART:

    • Purpose: Shows when a visitor adds a product to their cart

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Two weeks

  • CHECKOUT_WEBSITE:

    • Purpose: Identifies the correct site for checkout when checkout on your domain is disabled

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Session

  • client_username:

    • Purpose: Remembers a logged-in Acuity Scheduling client's username between visits

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: One year

  • clientUser:

    • Purpose: Stores the Acuity Scheduling client's username and OAuth2 tokens

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: 30 days

  • Commerce-checkout-state:

    • Purpose: Stores the state of checkout while the visitor completes their order in PayPal

    • Type: sessionStorage

    • Duration: Session

  • Crumb:

    • Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Session

  • hasCart:

    • Purpose: Tells Squarespace that the visitor has a cart

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Two weeks

  • Locked:

    • Purpose: Prevents the password-protected screen from displaying after password entry

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Session

  • orderStatusSessionToken:

    • Purpose: Authenticates a visitor who logs into an order status page

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: One year

  • PHPSESSID:

    • Purpose: Securely authenticates a visitor during their checkout in Acuity Scheduling

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: One month

  • RecentRedirect:

    • Purpose: Prevents redirect loops if a site has custom URL redirects

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: 30 minutes

  • remember_client:

    • Purpose: Remembers Acuity Scheduling client’s login details

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: 365 days

  • siteUserCrumb:

    • Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) for logged-in site users

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Three years

  • SiteUserInfo:

    • Purpose: Identifies a visitor who logs into a customer account

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Three years

  • SiteUserSecureAuthToken:

    • Purpose: Authenticates a visitor who logs into a customer account

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Three years

  • squarespace-announcement-bar:

    • Purpose: Prevents the announcement bar from displaying after being dismissed

    • Type: localStorage

    • Duration: Persistent

  • squarespace-likes:

    • Purpose: Shows when you’ve already "liked" a blog post

    • Type: localStorage

    • Duration: Persistent

  • squarespace-popup-overlay:

    • Purpose: Prevents the promotional pop-up from displaying after being dismissed

    • Type: localStorage

    • Duration: Persistent

  • squarespace-video-player-options:

    • Purpose: Remembers video player preferences for uploaded videos

    • Type: localStorage

    • Duration: Persistent

  • ss_cookieAllowed:

    • Purpose: Remembers if a visitor agreed to analytics cookies placement

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: 30 days

  • ss_sd:

    • Purpose: Ensures visitors remain authenticated on the Squarespace 5 platform

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Session

  • Test:

    • Purpose: Investigates browser support for cookies and prevents errors

    • Type: Cookie

    • Duration: Session

  • TZ:

    • Purpose: Enables Acuity Scheduling appointments to display correctly based on time zone preferences

    • Type: localStorage

    • Duration: Persistent

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They improve website functionality and user experience.

  • ss_cid:

    • Duration: Two years

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions

  • ss_cpvisit:

    • Duration: Two years

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions

  • ss_cvisit:

    • Duration: 30 minutes

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions

  • ss_cvr:

    • Duration: Two years

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions

  • ss_cvt:

    • Duration: 30 minutes

    • Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling necessary cookies may impact website functionality. For detailed instructions, visit your browser’s help section.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@claireharford.com
Address: 85a Dundonald Drive, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1NA, United Kingdom.