Cookies Policy

 

The short version
This website uses cookies. Not the delicious kind (unfortunately), but the little bits of data that help websites work properly and understand how people use them.

Some cookies are essential, they keep the website running. Others help me understand what's working so I can make things better. And a few come from third-party tools like Google that help with booking and analytics.

You can say no to non-essential cookies. The site will still work.


What are cookies anyway?
Cookies are tiny text files that get stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember things like whether you've dismissed a pop-up, or how you arrived at the site. They're not malicious (despite the ominous-sounding name) and they don't contain personal details like your name or email unless you've specifically entered that information.


The cookies this site uses

Squarespace Essential cookies
This website is built with Squarespace, the below cookies keep the website functioning. They can't be switched off because without them, things would break.

Cookie What it does How long it lasts
crumb Protects forms from spam and security attacks Session
SS_SESSION_ID Identifies your browsing session Session
_dd_cookie_test Tests cookie support Instant
_dd_s Tracks browser errors (so problems can be fixed) 4 hours
_ssid Helps recognise your device for security 4 years
RecentRedirect Prevents redirect loops if you're being sent to another page 30 minutes
squarespace-announcement-bar Remembers if you've closed the announcement bar Persistent
squarespace-popup-overlay Remembers if you've closed a promotional pop-up Persistent
notice_behavior Stores your cookie banner preferences ~19 days
ss_i18n Remembers language preferences ~70 days
ss_performancecookiesAllowed Stores your analytics cookie consent 30 days
ss_marketingcookiesAllowed Stores your marketing cookie consent 30 days

Squarespace analytics cookies
These help me understand how people use the website, they’re things like which pages get visited most, how long people stay and where traffic comes from. This information helps me make the site more useful. It doesn't identify you personally.

Cookie What it does How long it lasts
SS_ANALYTICS_ID Unique analytics identifier ~51 days
SS_MID Visitor identifier for analytics ~42 days
ss_cvr Tracks general visitor behaviour 2 years
ss_cvt Records visit timestamps 30 minutes
ss_lastid Tracks last visitor identifier Session
ss_cid Identifies unique visitors 2 years
ss_cpvisit Tracks visitor sessions 2 years
ss_cvisit Tracks your current visit 30 minutes

Google Analytics 4 cookies

Cookie What it does How long it lasts
_ga Distinguishes unique users ~13 months*
_ga_[container-id] Stores session information ~13 months*

*Google sets these for 2 years, but browsers like Chrome and Safari cap them at around 400 days.


Google Appointment Scheduler cookies
When you use the booking calendar embedded on this site, Google may place cookies to make the booking process work smoothly and to protect against spam.

Cookie What it does How long it lasts
NID Stores your preferences (like language) and helps Google understand how the calendar is used ~6 months
AEC Security – detects spam and fraud 6 months
SEARCH_SAMESITE Cross-site request security ~23 days
__Secure-BUCKET Assigns you to test groups for new features ~19 days

If you're signed into a Google account:
Because the booking calendar is powered by Google, visitors who are logged into their Google account will see additional authentication cookies. These are set by Google (not by this website) and include:

Cookie What it does
SID, HSID, SSID Core Google account authentication
APISID, SAPISID Account preferences
SIDCC Security verification
__Secure-1PSID, __Secure-3PSID Secure authentication (various variants)
__Secure-1PSIDCC, __Secure-3PSIDCC Consent state for authentication
__Secure-1PSIDTS, __Secure-3PSIDTS Authentication timestamps
__Secure-1PAPISID, __Secure-3PAPISID Secure preference variants

These cookies are managed by Google and persist based on your Google account settings, not this website. If you'd prefer not to have these cookies, you can:
Sign out of Google before visiting
Use a private/incognito browser window
Manage your Google account cookies at myaccount.google.com

For full details, see Google's Cookie Policy.


MailerLite cookies
If you sign up for my newsletter (The Footnote¹) or interact with subscription forms on this site, MailerLite may place these cookies:

Cookie What it does How long it lasts
ml_guid Identifies form respondents Persistent
mailerlite:webform:shown Remembers if you've seen a pop-up form Varies

Managing cookies yourself:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge

Blocking all cookies might mean some features don't work properly like remembering that you've already closed a pop-up.


Third-party services
The cookies from Google (Analytics and Appointment Scheduler) and MailerLite are governed by their own privacy policies:

Google Privacy Policy
Google Cookies Policy
MailerLite Privacy Policy

I don't have control over how these services handle data, but I've chosen them because they're functional, widely used and comply with privacy regulations like GDPR. That said, Google in particular collects data as a core part of its business model, so if that's a concern for you, the options in the Google section above (signing out, using incognito mode) can help limit what's tracked.


Changes to this policy
If I make changes to how cookies are used on this site, I'll update this policy and change the "Effective Date" date at the bottom.


Questions?
If you have questions about cookies or privacy on this site, get in touch: unstrugglinghealth@healthcoachingbytash.com 



This policy forms part of the broader Privacy Policy for this website.







Effective Date: February 6, 2026