Cookie Policy – Stitching Life

This Cookie Policy explains how Stitching Life uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, which is hosted via Squarespace.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files downloaded to your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide a secure experience. Most websites use cookies for functionality, analytics, or personalization.

Cookies typically do not contain personally identifiable information but instead identify your browser or device.

If preferred, you can manage cookie use through your browser settings, although doing so may affect website performance.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the Stitching Life website, such as page navigation, secure access, and core functionality. They are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

2. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features. These cookies do not collect identifiable personal data.

3. Performance Cookies (Squarespace Analytics)

We use Squarespace Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies help us analyse page traffic, identify errors, and improve performance. Information collected is aggregated and anonymous, and is not used to personally identify you.

We Do Not Use:

• Advertising or Targeting Cookies: Stitching Life does not use cookies for advertising, behavioural tracking, or targeting purposes.

• Third-party advertising services: We do not engage with services such as Google AdWords or Facebook Ads.

Third-Party Cookies

The only third-party cookies that may be set come from:

• Squarespace, for essential functionality and analytics.

• Instagram, if you interact with embedded posts, feeds, or follow/share buttons. Instagram may set its own cookies based on your interaction with its services. Please refer to Instagram's privacy and cookie policies for more information.

We have limited control over third-party cookies, and encourage you to review the policies of any external service you use.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent the Stitching Life website from functioning properly.

Browser Settings

To manage cookies in your browser, refer to the following guides:

Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

Safari (Mac or iOS)
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Mozilla Firefox
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer
Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions

For specific instructions, please consult your browser’s help documentation.

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your data, please contact us at janine.needham@hotmail.com