COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: 17th July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Lydia on Location uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website lydiaonlocation.com (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. WHY DO WE USE COOKIES?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our online platform ("performance" or "analytics" cookies).

3. THE COOKIES WE USE

Because this Website is hosted on Squarespace, it utilizes standard Squarespace cookies. These are divided into two categories:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to provide secure and proper functionality. They do not track personal behavior.

  • Crumb: Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) to keep the site secure.

  • ss_cookieAllowed: Remembers whether you allowed performance cookies on our banner.

B. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Require Consent)

These cookies are only dropped onto your device if you accept our Cookie Banner. They help us analyze visitor behavior so we can improve our travel guides.

  • ss_cid: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions on our site.

  • ss_cpvisit: Tracks a visitor’s sessions on our site.

  • ss_cvisit: Identifies unique visitor sessions.

  • ss_cvr: Identifies unique visitors and tracks a visitor’s sessions.

4. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

Squarespace is a global platform based in the United States. When you visit our site, some data collected via cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK and European Economic Area (EEA). Squarespace protects this data using approved legal transfer mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

5. HOW CAN I CONTROL COOKIES?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

  • Our Cookie Banner: You can express your preferences by clicking "Accept All" or "Reject All" on the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site.

  • Your Browser: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject strictly necessary cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.