Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 27 March 2025

Home Soil Projects (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on homesoilprojects.org (the “Website”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Squarespace and third parties use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

2. How Squarespace Uses Cookies

Since our Website is built on Squarespace, some cookies are placed automatically by Squarespace’s system. These cookies help:

• Ensure the Website functions properly

• Improve security and performance

• Analyze visitor behavior using Squarespace Analytics

• Store user preferences (e.g., language, login status)

You can read Squarespace’s Cookie Policy here.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

a. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Security and authentication cookies

• Load balancing and performance cookies

b. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us analyze Website traffic and user behavior. Examples include:

• Squarespace Analytics

• Google Analytics (if enabled)

• Hotjar (if enabled)

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable extra features like:

• Remembering preferences (e.g., language, region)

• Providing a personalized experience

d. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

If we use third-party advertising or tracking tools, these cookies may be placed by:

• Google Ads (for retargeting and ad performance tracking)

• Facebook Pixel (for social media ad tracking)

• Other third-party ad networks

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

a. Cookie Consent Banner

• When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear.

• You can accept, reject, or customize cookies.

b. Browser Settings

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser:

• Chrome: Manage cookies

• Firefox: Manage cookies

• Safari: Manage cookies

• Edge: Manage cookies

c. Opting Out of Third-Party Tracking

To control third-party tracking, visit:

• Google Ads Settings

• Your Online Choices

5. Third-Party Services

If we integrate third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, YouTube embeds), these services may set additional cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with an updated “Effective Date.”

7. Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Email: homesoilprojects@gmail.com