Cookie & Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

At The Luteal Edit, we believe in transparency. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information, as well as how cookies are used on our website (hosted via Squarespace).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information to site owners.

How We Use Cookies

Because The Luteal Edit is built on Squarespace, cookies used on this site fall into a few primary categories:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly, enabling basic page navigation, site security, and access to secure areas.

  • Analytics & Performance Cookies: We use standard Squarespace analytics cookies to understand aggregate visitor traffic, such as which resource pages are visited most frequently. This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us improve our site navigation and user experience.

  • Functional Cookies: These remember choices you make (such as form inputs or preferences) to provide a smoother, more seamless experience.

Collection & Use of Personal Data

Beyond cookies, we collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it to us:

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: If you opt into our newsletter, we collect your email address strictly to send you updates, journal features, and downloadable resources. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the footer of any email.

  • Contact & Feedback Forms: If you send us a message via our Contact page, we collect your name, email address, and message contents solely to respond to your inquiry.

  • Data Privacy: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Your information is stored securely through our website host (Squarespace) and email service provider.

Your Rights & Control

Under applicable privacy laws (including UK GDPR), you have rights regarding your personal information and cookie preferences:

  • Cookie Management: When you first visit our site, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can also clear or block cookies at any time via your browser settings:

    • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

    • Safari: Preferences > Privacy

    • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

  • Data Access & Erasure: You have the right to request access to any personal data we hold about you, or request that we delete your email and personal details from our mailing lists and databases.

(Note: Disabling certain functional cookies may slightly impact website usability.)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, privacy regulations or site functionality. Please check back here for the most current version.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or privacy practices, you can reach out via our Contact page