Cookie Policy

Last updated: 19 March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Human Arc (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.humanarc.co.uk.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

a) Essential cookies (strictly necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions such as:

  • Setting privacy preferences

  • Logging in (if applicable)

  • Basic site functionality

These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.

b) Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve performance.

We use Google Analytics (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device and browser type

  • Approximate location (based on IP address)

IP addresses are anonymised where possible.

These cookies are only set with your consent.

3. Cookies we use

Examples of cookies that may be set on this website include:

Essential (Squarespace)

  • ss_cid – Identifies unique visitors

  • ss_cpvisit – Tracks first visit

  • ss_cvisit – Tracks subsequent visits

  • ss_cookieAllowed – Stores cookie consent preferences

Analytics (Google Analytics)

  • _ga – Distinguishes users

  • _ga_* – Maintains session state

4. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services (such as Google) to provide analytics functionality. These third parties are responsible for how they process your data.

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6. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact:

Human Arc
Email: info@humanarc.co.uk