Cookie Policy

Last Updated: September 30, 2024

Weaver ("Weaver," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.benweaverassociates.com to enhance your browsing experience, improve functionality, and understand how visitors use our site. Our website is built on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential site operations and provide analytics. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

1.1. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the functioning of the website and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. As the site is hosted on Squarespace, some cookies are set by the platform to manage its built-in services.

  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This helps us improve the way our website works. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your settings and preferences.

  • Improve your experience on our website.

  • Analyze site traffic and trends.

  • Serve personalized content and ads.

  • Understand how you interact with our services to enhance our offerings.

Squarespace, as our platform provider, also uses cookies to power its content management system, maintain security, and ensure proper site functionality.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some of the cookies we use on our website are placed by third-party service providers, including but not limited to Google Analytics and social media platforms like LinkedIn. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.

Additionally, as our site is hosted on Squarespace, their standard cookie practices and policies apply. You can learn more about Squarespace’s cookie usage in their Cookie Policy.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website, and some features may not work as intended.

4.1. Browser Settings

To control or disable cookies, please refer to your browser’s settings:

For more information on how to manage cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Consent and Changes to This Cookie Policy

By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by email. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us through our website at www.benweaverassociates.com.