1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage, which this policy also refers to as "cookies". They help a site remember your choices and understand how it is used.
2. How we use them
When you first visit connectedcommons.co we show a banner. You can accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or choose by category. Until you choose, only essential cookies are used and no optional scripts load. Your choice is stored on your device for [12] months, after which we ask again.
3. Cookies on this website
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration | Needs consent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Remember your cookie choice and keep the site secure and working. | cc_consent (our own, stored in local storage) | [12] months | No |
| Analytics | Count visits and see which pages are useful, so we can improve the site. Data is aggregated. | [ANALYTICS TOOL, e.g. Google Analytics 4: _ga, _ga_*, or Plausible/Vercel Analytics if used] | Up to [13] months | Yes |
| Functional / third-party | Features provided by other services, such as the website chatbot or embedded booking and video content. | [CHATBOT PROVIDER] cookies; Google Calendar booking widget if embedded | Session to [12] months | Yes |
| Marketing | We do not currently use advertising or tracking cookies. If this changes, we will update this page and ask for your consent first. | None | n/a | Yes |
Note: Opening our Google Calendar booking page or a WhatsApp link takes you to those services, which set their own cookies under their own policies.
4. Changing or withdrawing your choice
You can change your choice at any time using , here or in the footer of any page. You can also delete cookies or block them in your browser settings (see your browser's help pages). Blocking essential cookies may stop parts of the site from working.
5. More information
For how we handle personal data more generally, see our Privacy Policy. Questions about cookies: hello@connectedcommons.co.