cookie policy
Effective Date: [19th March 2025]
This Cookie Policy explains how Mighty Collective ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on [www.mighty-collective.co.uk](https://www.mighty-collective.co.uk) (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy](https://www.mighty-collective.co.uk/privacy-policy).
By continuing to use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, except where we first ask for your consent.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and give us information about how the Site is used.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the Site to work and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that:
- Enable core functionality such as page navigation and security
- Remember items in your shopping cart or enquiry forms
- Support the underlying platform our Site is built on (Squarespace)
Legal basis: These do not require consent, as they are necessary for the Site to operate.
b) Analytics / Performance Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g. pages visited, time spent, how you arrived at the Site) so we can improve it. This may include tools such as Google Analytics or Squarespace's built-in analytics.
Legal basis: Consent (via our cookie banner).
c) Marketing / Advertising Cookies
If used, these cookies track your browsing across websites to deliver relevant advertising and measure ad performance (for example, via Google Ads or Meta/Facebook Pixel).
Legal basis: Consent (via our cookie banner).
d) Functionality Cookies
These remember choices you make (such as region or preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
Legal basis: Consent, unless strictly necessary for a feature you've requested.
3. Cookies Set by Our Platform
Our Site is built and hosted on Squarespace, which automatically sets certain cookies required for the platform to function (e.g. session management, load balancing, shopping cart functionality, and fraud prevention). These are managed by Squarespace and are considered strictly necessary. You can read more in [Squarespace's Cookie Policy](https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Where we use third-party services on our Site (for example, analytics or advertising tools), those providers may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies directly, and we recommend reviewing the relevant third party's own cookie/privacy policy for further detail:
- Google Analytics – [policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- Google Ads – [policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – [www.facebook.com/policy/cookies](https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies)
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Site, you'll be shown a cookie notice allowing you to accept or manage non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by [clearing your cookies / revisiting the cookie settings link].
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking some types of cookies may affect how the Site functions. Guidance for common browsers:
- [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647)
- [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop)
- [Safari](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac)
- [Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09)
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal/regulatory reasons. Please check back periodically for updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Mighty Collective
Blackbrook Hall
London Road
Lichfield
WS14 0PS