Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 23, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Omnilore ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices for controlling them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work, to improve your browsing experience, and to provide information to site owners. Some cookies are stored only for the duration of your visit (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies). We also use similar technologies such as local storage, which works in a comparable way.
This website is built on Squarespace. Many of the cookies described below are placed by Squarespace to operate core features, and some are placed by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep the website secure and working correctly
- Run our online store, including membership payments and forum entry purchases
- Keep you signed in to your customer account
- Process form submissions
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
We group cookies into two categories: necessary cookies (required for the site to function) and analytics and performance cookies (non-essential, used to measure and improve the site).
Necessary cookies
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 you take, such as logging in, adding an item to your cart, completing a purchase, or submitting a form. The exact cookies present depend on the features you use.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crumb | Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) | Session |
| siteUserCrumb | Prevents CSRF for logged-in site users | 3 years |
| Test / _dd_cookie_test / _dd_site_test | Checks whether your browser supports cookies | Session / Instant |
| _dd_s | Tracks browser errors | 4 hours |
| _ssid | Remembers devices for anti-fraud purposes | 4 years |
| CART | Records when you add a product to your cart | 2 weeks |
| hasCart | Indicates that you have an active cart | 2 weeks |
| CHECKOUT_WEBSITE | Identifies the correct site at checkout | Session |
| Commerce-checkout-state | Stores checkout state while you complete an order | Session |
| orderStatusSessionToken | Authenticates you on an order status page | 1 year |
| SiteUserInfo | Identifies you when you log in to a customer account | 3 years |
| SiteUserSecureAuthToken | Authenticates you when you log in to a customer account | 3 years |
| Locked | Remembers correct entry of a site-wide password | Session |
| RecentRedirect | Prevents redirect loops caused by URL redirects | 30 minutes |
| ss_performancecookiesAllowed | Remembers your consent to performance/analytics cookies | 30 days |
| ss_marketingcookiesAllowed | Remembers your consent to marketing cookies | 30 days |
We may also use local storage entries (for example, to remember dismissed announcement bars, pop-ups, "likes", or video player preferences). These store data on your device but are not transmitted in the same way as cookies.
Analytics and performance cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site, such as which pages are most visited and how people move through the site. They are non-essential, and where required by law we only place them after you consent.
Squarespace Analytics
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ss_cid | Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| ss_cpvisit | Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| ss_cvr | Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions | 2 years |
| ss_cvisit | Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions | 30 minutes |
| ss_cvt | Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions | 30 minutes |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure and report on how the site is used. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish visitors and sessions and to throttle the rate of requests. These typically include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | Up to 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Persists session state | Up to 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles the request rate | 1 minute |
The information generated by these cookies about your use of the site may be transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services".
Third-party services
In addition to Google Analytics, other services connected to this site may set their own cookies (for example, embedded video, maps, payment providers, or scheduling tools). These cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the relevant third party. We recommend reviewing their policies for details on the cookies they place.
Managing your cookie preferences
You can control non-essential cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: Where shown, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies through the banner on this site. Your choice is remembered and you can change it at any time.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may stop parts of this site, such as the store, account login, or checkout, from working correctly.
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites using Google's browser add-on.
For guidance on managing cookies in common browsers, see the help pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or operational reasons. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at Membership-Inquiries@Omnilore.org.
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