Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25/02/2025.

Elena Okutova FZCO ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website using Squarespace. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. We only use technologies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking tools.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored in a user’s browser by websites, primarily used for session management, authentication, and tracking user activity.

What are Local Storage and Session Storage?

Local storage and session storage are both mechanisms provided by web browsers to allow web applications to store data locally within the user’s browser.

Cookies And Storage Keys We Use

1. Technologies used by Squarespace to ensure essential functionality, security, and user experience

Cookies:

  • crumb

    • Purpose: A security cookie to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

    • Duration: Session-only (expires when you close your browser).

    • Type: Strictly necessary.

Local Storage:

  • test

    • Purpose: Used for temporary testing of website functionality.

    • Duration: Persistent until manually cleared by the user or via browser settings.

  • SS_HAS_LANDED

    • Purpose: Tracks whether a user has visited the site before to manage first-time visitor experiences.

    • Duration: Persistent until manually cleared.

  • _grecaptcha

    • Purpose: Stores reCAPTCHA preferences to validate human interactions (contact form).

    • Duration: Persistent until manually cleared.

Session Storage:

  • SS_IS_FIRST_SESSION

    • Purpose: Identifies if the current session is the user’s first visit to the site.

    • Duration: Session-only (deleted when the browser tab closes).


2. Technologies used by Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and abuse

Cookies:

  • _GRECAPTCHA

    • Purpose: Verifies human interaction during form submissions.

    • Duration: Persistent (expires after 6 months).

Local Storage:

  • rc::a

    • Purpose: Stores reCAPTCHA configuration and user interaction data.

    • Duration: Persistent until manually cleared.

  • rc::f

    • Purpose: Tracks reCAPTCHA failures or challenges.

    • Duration: Persistent until manually cleared.

Session Storage

  • rc::c

    • Purpose: Manages reCAPTCHA session-specific challenges.

    • Duration: Session-only.

  • rc::b

    • Purpose: Stores temporary reCAPTCHA tokens during verification.

    • Duration: Session-only.

Managing Cookies And Storage Keys

Since we only use necessary cookies and storage keys, they cannot be disabled and you do not need to give your consent for their use. However, you can block or delete them via your browser settings. Note that this may affect site functionality (e.g., forms may not work).

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us by sending an email to elena@okutova.com or using the contact form on our website.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.