Cookies Policy, The Wayfinder Within

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how The Wayfinder Within (“we”, “our”, “the practice”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish ePrivacy Regulations.

You can choose whether to accept or decline non‑essential cookies through our cookie banner.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

• Session or persistent

• First‑party (set by our website)

• Third‑party (set by external services we use)

3. Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate and do not require consent.

They include:

• Squarespace platform cookies (security, session management, navigation)

• Calendly scheduling cookies

• Stripe and Revolut payment cook

• Jotform form‑function cookies (if used for consent or intake forms)

Without these cookies, the website cannot function correctly.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with the website.

Squarespace analytics may collect:

• Page views

• Traffic sources

• Device/browser type

• General geographic region

These cookies are optional and only load if you consent.

C. Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences, such as:

• Language settings

• Form preferences

• Previously selected options

They improve your browsing experience but are not essential.

D. Marketing & Email Cookies

Used only if you interact with email subscription forms or embedded marketing tools.

These may include:

• Mailchimp cookies (email sign‑ups, newsletter forms)

• Social media embed cookies (Instagram feed, Facebook plugins, TikTok embeds, if enabled)

We do not use behavioural advertising cookies.

4. Third‑Party Services That May Set Cookies

We use trusted third‑party providers to operate our practice:

• Squarespace — hosting, analytics, security, performance

• Calendly — booking sessions

• Stripe / Revolut — secure payments

• Google Workspace — secure file storage and email

• Mailchimp — email subscriptions and newsletters

• Jotform — consent forms, intake forms, questionnaires

• Social media platforms — if embedded content is added in future

Each provider has its own privacy and cookies policies.

5. Managing Cookies

You can:

• Accept or decline non‑essential cookies using our cookie banner

• Change your browser settings to block or delete cookies

• Withdraw consent at any time

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. The updated version will always be available on this page

7. Contact Information

If you have questions about how cookies are used, you can contact:

The Wayfinder Within via our contact page.