Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy. It explains how cookies are used on our Squarespace-hosted website. Our site uses a simple cookie consent system: you can either Accept or Decline non-essential cookies.
The Cookies We Use
1. Cookies that are always active (essential)
These are cookies necessary for basic site operation:
Cookie: crumb
Purpose: Security protection for forms
Provider: SquareSpace
Duration: Session
Cookie: ss_marketingCookiesAllowed
Purpose: Remembers your "Accept/Decline" choice
Provider: SquareSpace
Duration: 30 days
Cookie: ss_performanceCookiesAllowed
Purpose: Remembers your "Accept/Decline" choice
Provider: SquareSpace
Duration: 30 days
2. Cookies that load only if you click “accept”
If you accept cookies, we also use:
Cookie: ss_cvr
Purpose: Tracks unique visitors
Provider: SquareSpace
Duration: 2 years
Cookie: ss_cvt
Purpose: Tracks page views
Provider: SquareSpace
Duration: 30 minutes
3. Third party cookies from embedded content
Our site includes embedded YouTube videos and a DonorBox donation form.
Important: Due to technical limitations, some cookies from these services may load when you visit pages containing their content, regardless of your Accept/Decline choice on the Climate Vanguard website.
YouTube cookies:
PREF, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, __Secure_ROLLOUT_TOKEN, VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
Set by Google/YouTube
Enable video playback and remember preferences
DonorBox cookies:
_ga, _ga_G889RTCN5N, cf_clearance, __cf_bm, _GRECAPTCHA
Set by DonorBox and its partners (Cloudflare, Google)
Enable donation functionality and security
Your Cookie Choices
Our simple consent system
When you first visit, you'll see a banner with two options:
ACCEPT - Allows our Squarespace analytics cookies (ss_cvr, ss_cvt)
DECLINE - Blocks our Squarespace analytics cookies
Note about embedded content: The "Decline" option blocks our Squarespace analytics, but due to how YouTube and DonorBox are integrated, their cookies may still load to ensure the content functions. You can block these through your browser settings instead.
Managing cookies in your browser
Since our system only offers Accept/Decline, use your browser settings for more control:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Third-Party Privacy Policies
We don't control cookies from embedded services. Please review their policies:
Contact & Updates
If you have any questions, please contact us at hq@climatevanguard.org.