Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function, improve performance, and provide analytics or advertising features.

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies provided by Squarespace, Google, and other third parties. Cookies may fall into these categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • Required for the site to function properly (e.g., form submissions, security, session management).

  • Examples: ss_cvr, ss_cvt, ss_i18n, ss_session_id, crumb.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

  • Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., page visits, traffic sources).

  • Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*), Squarespace analytics (SS_ANALYTICS_ID).

Advertising & Targeting Cookies

  • Used by third-party services to deliver personalized ads or track marketing effectiveness.

  • Examples: Google Ads / DoubleClick (_gcl_au, NID, SAPISID), Facebook Pixel (_fbp), Pinterest (_pin_unauth), Reddit Pixel (_rdt_uuid, _rdt_em).

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may embed content or services (e.g., Google, Meta, Pinterest) that set their own cookies. These third parties are responsible for how they use data. Please consult their privacy policies.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies by adjusting your browser settings:

  • Block or delete cookies

  • Receive alerts before a cookie is placed

Please note: disabling cookies may impact the functionality of some website features.

5. Consent

In compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising) require your consent. You will be asked to provide consent when first visiting our site.

6. Updates to this Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy as needed. Any changes will take effect when posted on this page.

7. Contact

For any questions regarding cookies, please contact us at inquiry@yorkville-star.com

8. Detailed Cookie List

Cookie Name Provider / Service Purpose Type Expiration
ss_cvr, ss_cvt, SS_SESSION_ID, SSID Squarespace Identify unique visitors, maintain sessions, and store analytics data. Essential Session / 2 years
SS_ANALYTICS_ID Squarespace Internal analytics for site performance. Analytics 2 years
crumb Squarespace / Cloudflare Prevent cross-site request forgery (security). Essential Session
_ga, _ga_*, _gid Google Analytics Distinguish visitors and analyze website traffic. Analytics 2 years
_gcl_au, NID, SAPISID, HSID, APISID, SID, SIDCC, __Secure-3PSID, __Secure-3PAPISID, __Secure-ENID Google Ads / DoubleClick Measure ad performance and deliver personalized advertising. Advertising 6 months – 2 years
_fbp Facebook Pixel Track visits from Facebook for analytics and marketing. Advertising 3 months
_pin_unauth Pinterest Tag Track conversions from Pinterest. Advertising 1 year
_rdt_uuid, _rdt_em Reddit Pixel Measure ad conversions and traffic sources from Reddit. Advertising 90 days
_derived_epik Cloudflare / Squarespace Security and performance optimization. Essential 6 months
notice_behavior, Locked Squarespace User interface and session preference tracking. Functional Session / Persistent