Last Updated: July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Awakened Womb Wisdom ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (www.awakenedwombwisdom.co.uk), which is hosted on the Squarespace platform.

This policy informs you about what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide security, remember your preferences, and give website owners insight into site performance and visitor browsing behavior.

Cookies can be:

First-party cookies: Set directly by our website platform (Squarespace).

Third-party cookies: Set by external tools or services integrated into our site (e.g., Acuity Scheduling, embedded video players, or social media links).

Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.

Persistent cookies: Stored on your device for a set period or until you manually clear them.

2. How We Use Cookies

We classify the cookies used on our website into two main categories:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the basic operation and security of our Squarespace website. Without them, essential features like site navigation, secure checkout, and scheduling bookings via Acuity cannot function. Under UK law, strictly necessary cookies do not require your prior consent.

Squarespace Functional Cookies: Ensure pages load quickly and securely.

Acuity Scheduling / Booking Cookies: Allow you to view availability, fill out intake forms, and complete session bookings securely.

B. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Non-Essential)

These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous information about how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often or if visitors receive error messages).

Squarespace Analytics: Helps us understand website traffic, visitor interactions, and overall content performance so we can improve user experience.

Note: We only drop non-essential analytics cookies on your device if you explicitly accept them via our website cookie banner.

3. Summary of Key Cookies Used

Below is a detailed breakdown of the key cookies used across our website and booking platforms, presented by category and function:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

-Crumb

Provider: Squarespace

Type: Strictly Necessary

Purpose: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and protects site security.

Duration: Session

-Locked

Provider: Squarespace

Type: Strictly Necessary

Purpose: Remembers if a visitor entered a password for a protected page.

Duration: Session

-ss_cookieAllowed

Provider: Squarespace

Type: Strictly Necessary

Purpose: Remembers whether you accepted or declined our cookie consent banner.

Duration: 30 Days

-PHPSESSID / Booking Tokens

Provider: Acuity Scheduling

Type: Strictly Necessary

Purpose: Manages appointment booking sessions and form submissions securely.

Duration: Session

Analytics and Performance Cookies

-ss_cid

Provider: Squarespace

Type: Analytics

Purpose: Identifies unique visitors and tracks site sessions for Squarespace Analytics.

Duration: 2 Years

-ss_cpvisit

Provider: Squarespace

Type: Analytics

Purpose: Tracks visitor sessions and browsing activity across the site.

Duration: 2 Years

4. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a Cookie Banner asking for your consent to enable non-essential cookies.

You have full control over your cookie settings:

Accepting or Rejecting Cookies via Our Banner

You can click "Accept" on our banner to allow analytics cookies.

You can click "Decline" or adjust your settings via "Manage Preferences" to block non-essential cookies. If you decline, only strictly necessary cookies will be set.

Browser Controls

You can also manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to decline cookies or delete stored cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may impact the functionality or booking capabilities of our website. You can adjust settings directly in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technology, legal requirements, or administrative practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we protect your data, please contact:

Data Controller: Rachel Higgins

Email: rachel@awakenedwombwisdom.co.uk

Website: www.awakenedwombwisdom.co.uk