COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: Sep 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Kateryna Chernetska ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on katerynachernetska.com (the "Website"), which is hosted on the Squarespace platform. This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and applies in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet, Article 11.7a).

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, remember user choices, and maintain online store functionality. This Policy also covers similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels, and session scripts) that store or access information on your device.

2. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE

Necessary Cookies:

  • These cookies are essential for the Website and store to function safely and correctly. They manage security tokens (CSRF protection), session memory, language preferences, and shopping cart functionality.

  • Legal basis: Exempt from the consent requirement under Article 11.7a(3) Telecommunicatiewet.

Performance and Analytics Cookies:

  • These cookies collect aggregated information about how visitors use our Website (e.g., page traffic, session duration). They help us improve store navigation and overall performance.

  • Legal basis: Placed only with your explicit consent via our cookie banner (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Advertising Cookies:

  • We do not currently deploy third-party advertising or retargeting cookies. If this changes in the future, explicit consent will be requested beforehand through this category.

  • Legal basis: Placed only with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3. SPECIFIC COOKIES IN USE

The overview below details the primary cookies utilized on our Website:

3.1 ESSENTIAL & STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

Cookie Name: crumb

  • Provider: Squarespace

  • Purpose: Ensures secure browsing and prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).

  • Duration: Session (deleted upon closing browser)

  • Type: Strictly Necessary

Cookie Name: CART

  • Provider: Squarespace

  • Purpose: Remembers the items added to the customer's shopping cart.

  • Duration: 2 weeks

  • Type: Strictly Necessary

Cookie Name: Locked

  • Provider: Squarespace

  • Purpose: Remembers password authorization for restricted or password-protected pages on the site.

  • Duration: Session

  • Type: Strictly Necessary

Cookie Name: _ssid

  • Provider: Squarespace

  • Purpose: Remembers devices for fraud prevention, checkout validation, and site security.

  • Duration: Session

  • Type: Strictly Necessary

Cookie Name: Payment Processor Cookies

  • Provider: Authorized Payment Gateways (Squarespace Payments, Stripe, PayPal)

  • Purpose: Necessary to process transaction details and execute secure payment checkout contracts.

  • Duration: Session / Persistent (as required for execution)

  • Type: Strictly Necessary

Note: Third-party cookies placed during payment checkout by our authorized payment processing providers are classified as strictly necessary for executing the purchase contract under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

3.2 ANALYTICS & PERFORMANCE COOKIES

These non-essential cookies are placed strictly after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner ("Accept"). They allow us to analyze general traffic patterns and visitor engagement to improve site usability.

Cookie Name: ss_cid

  • Provider: Squarespace

  • Purpose: Identifies unique site visitors and tracks performance sessions for internal analytics.

  • Duration: 2 years

  • Type: Analytics (Consent Required)

Cookie Name: ss_cpvr

  • Provider: Squarespace

  • Purpose: Measures unique visitor metrics and session durations to improve site performance.

  • Duration: 2 years

  • Type: Analytics (Consent Required)

Cookie Name: ss_cvr

  • Provider: Squarespace

  • Purpose: Analyzes repeat visitor engagement and site navigation patterns.

  • Duration: 2 years

  • Type: Analytics (Consent Required)

4. CONSENT AND MANAGING YOUR PREFERENCES

When you access our Website for the first time, a cookie consent banner will be displayed allowing you to:

ACCEPT ALL: Allow all necessary, analytics, and advertising cookies.
Decline all: Block all non-essential cookies while keeping necessary storefront features active.
Manage cookies: Select specific preferences by category.

4.1 Withdrawing or Changing Your Consent

In compliance with the GDPR, you have the right to withdraw or modify your consent at any time. You can easily adjust your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link located in the footer of our Website. Clicking this link will reopen the preferences panel, allowing you to change your choices or revoke consent for non-essential cookies immediately by selecting "Save Preferences".

5. BROWSER MANAGEMENT

In addition to the controls provided on our Website, you can restrict or block cookies directly via your web browser settings. Please note that disabling all cookies at the browser level may disrupt essential store operations (such as adding items to your cart or completing checkout).

6. YOUR RIGHTS & DATA PROTECTION

For more details on how we handle personal data, your rights under the GDPR (such as access, correction, or deletion), and details regarding our data controller identity, please review our Privacy Policy.

7. UPDATES & CONTACT

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect platform updates from Squarespace or changes in legal requirements.

If you have questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@katerynachernetska.com