Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how this website uses cookies, including how you can control them. It applies alongside my Privacy Policy, which covers how I handle personal data more broadly. By continuing to use this website, and by making a choice in the cookie banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and, where used for that purpose, help site owners understand how it's being used.

Types of Cookies I Use

Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies — these are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled. They're set automatically by Squarespace, my website hosting provider, and include:

• Security cookies — help protect the site and prevent fraudulent use
• Functionality cookies — help the site remember basic settings as you browse

Non-Essential Cookies (optional) — these are not required for the site to work, and are only used if you actively consent via the cookie banner. Currently, this is limited to:

• Squarespace Analytics cookies — help me understand how visitors use the site (for example, which pages are popular), so I can improve it. I don't currently use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising cookies, and this policy will be updated if that changes.

Consent to use Cookies

When you first visit this website, a cookie banner will appear, allowing you to choose your preference:

• Accept — allows non-essential (analytics) cookies to be used
• Decline — only essential cookies will be used; no analytics cookies will be placed on your device

Managing Cookies

• Use the cookie preferences link at the bottom of this page to change your choice at any time
• Most web browsers also let you manage or block cookies through their own settings — check your browser's help section for details (common browsers include Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge)
• Some browsers support Global Privacy Control (GPC), a setting that automatically communicates your privacy preferences to websites
• Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal; there's no universal standard for how websites respond to this, so this site may not always act on it

More Information

For more on how I handle personal data generally, see my Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact me at hello@matthewalexander.design.

Changes to this Policy

I may update this policy from time to time, for example if I start using new tools or tracking on the website. The “last updated” date at the top will always reflect the most recent version. Continuing to use this website after an update means you accept the revised policy.