Cookie
Policy
This website uses cookies, the little bits of data that help websites work properly and understand how people use them.
Some cookies are essential, they keep the website running. Others help us understand what's working so we can make things better. And a few come from third-party tools like Google that help with bookings and analytics.
You can say no to non-essential cookies. The site will still work.
What are cookies anyway?
Cookies are tiny text files that get stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember things like whether you've dismissed a pop-up, or how you arrived at the site. They're not malicious and they don't contain personal details like your name or email unless you've specifically entered that information.
The cookies this site uses
Squarespace Essential cookies
Our website is built with Squarespace, the below cookies keep the website functioning. They can't be switched off because without them, things would break.
Analytics
These help us understand how people use the website, they’re things like which pages get visited most, how long people stay and where traffic comes from. This information helps us make the site more useful. It doesn't identify you personally.
Squarespace analytics cookies
Google Analytics 4 cookies
*Google sets these for 2 years, but browsers like Chrome and Safari cap them at around 400 days.
Your choices
In Australia: There's no legal requirement for us to get your consent before placing cookies, but transparency matters. You have the right to know what data is being collected and why. That's what this policy is for.
If you're in the EU or UK: Stricter rules apply. You'll see a cookie banner when you visit, and non-essential cookies won't load until you've given consent.
Managing cookies yourself:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Blocking all cookies might mean some features don't work properly like remembering that you've already closed a pop-up.
Third-party services
The cookies from Google Analytics are governed by their own privacy policies and we do not have control over how these services handle data:
Google Privacy Policy
Google Cookies Policy
Changes to this policy
If we make changes to how cookies are used on this site, we will update this policy and change the "Effective Date" date at the bottom.
Questions?
If you have questions about cookies or privacy on this site, get in touch: privacy@samanthalthomas.com
This policy forms part of the broader Privacy Policy for this website.
Effective Date: March 24, 2026