Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Plaster ("Plaster", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.weareplaster.com.

Our website is built using Squarespace and uses cookies to support website functionality, performance monitoring, and visitor experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve usability, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies We Use

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation and security of the website and cannot be switched off.

Examples used on our website include:

CookiePurposeDurationCrumbHelps protect the website against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacksSessionss_sdMaintains secure visitor sessions on SquarespaceSessionTestChecks whether your browser supports cookiesSessionPHPSESSIDSupports secure authentication for certain site functionsUp to 1 month

These cookies are required for core functionality including form submissions, page navigation, and website security.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website and improve site performance and content.

These cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Traffic sources

  • Browser and device type

  • Visitor behaviour patterns

Squarespace analytics cookies used on the website may include:

CookiePurposeDurationss_cidIdentifies unique visitors2 yearsss_cpvisitTracks visitor sessions2 yearsss_cvisitTracks visits and session activity30 minutesss_cvrIdentifies returning visitors2 yearsss_cvtTracks session activity30 minutes

These cookies help us measure website performance and improve the experience for visitors.

Embedded Content & Third-Party Services

Some pages on our website may include embedded content such as video, social media feeds, or external services. These providers may set their own cookies.

Third-party services may include:

  • Vimeo

  • YouTube

  • Instagram

  • LinkedIn

  • Google services

We do not control third-party cookies directly. Please refer to the relevant provider privacy policies for further information.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your cookie preferences

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):

  • Essential cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interests

  • Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, or legal obligations. Any updates will be published on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Plaster Creative Communications