Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, jakeraywinger.com (the "Website"), which is hosted on Squarespace. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.  

How We Use Cookies

Our Website uses cookies for various purposes, including:  

  • Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary Cookies): These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the Website. These cookies do not require your consent. Examples include:

     

  • Analytics Cookies (Performance Cookies): These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance and usability of our Website. These cookies usually require your consent. Examples include:

    • Squarespace Analytics cookies (if enabled).

     

  • Functional Cookies (Preference Cookies): These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies usually require your consent.  

  • Marketing/Advertising Cookies (Targeting Cookies): These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable to publishers and third-party advertisers. These cookies always require your consent. (If you are not running any advertising or retargeting campaigns, you might not use these.)  

  • Third-Party Cookies: We may also use third-party cookies on our Website. These cookies are set by a domain other than our Website. For example, if we embed a video from YouTube, YouTube may set cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies, and you should consult the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information. Examples include:

    • Cookies from embedded social media feeds (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

    • Cookies from embedded videos (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).

Squarespace and Cookies:

Our Website is built using Squarespace. Squarespace uses its own set of cookies to operate the platform. You can find more information about the cookies Squarespace uses in their Cookie Policy.

How to Control Cookies

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

  • See what cookies have been set.

  • Delete individual cookies.

  • Block third-party cookies.

  • Block all cookies.

  • Set preferences for how cookies are handled.

To find out how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please consult your browser's help documentation.

Cookie Banner/Consent

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear, providing you with information about our use of cookies and giving you the option to:

  • Accept all cookies.

  • Reject all non-essential cookies.

  • Manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our Website without changing your settings, you are consenting to our use of essential cookies.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@jakeraywinger.com