Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 21/11/2025

 

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Mum Loves Data, owned and operated by Linda Sile-Shriram, uses cookies and similar technologies on www.mumlovesdata.com

It forms part of my Privacy Policy.

For questions, contact: linda@mumlovesdata.com

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors interact with the site.

3. Who is responsible for cookie use?

Data Controller: Linda Sile-Shriram

Address: Kernenergiestraat 9, 2610 Wilrijk (Antwerp), Belgium

Website: www.mumlovesdata.com

4. Cookies Used on This Website (Squarespace Default)

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which automatically sets several essential and functional cookies. Some analytics cookies may also be placed, but only after you give consent through the cookie banner.

A. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies – No consent required

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled through the cookie banner.

Examples include:

  • crumb: prevents cross-site request forgery

  • ss_cid: identifies unique visitors

  • ss_cvr: identifies unique visitors

  • ss_cvisit: tracks a single session

  • ss_cvt: tracks a single session

  • ss_cpvisit: persistent visitor identifier

  • Squarespace commerce or scheduling cookies (if used)

Duration varies between session and 2 years.

 

B. Functional Cookies – Consent required under Belgian DPA

Squarespace may set functional cookies for things like remembering your cookie choices.

Used to remember your preferences (such as cookie banner dismissal).

Duration varies.

 

C. Analytics / Performance Cookies – Consent required

Used to understand how visitors use the site. These analytics run only if you consent through the cookie banner.

Examples:

  • Session counts

  • Page views

  • Device type

  • Traffic sources

No identifiable information is collected unless you provide it voluntarily.

5. Third-party cookies

At the moment, this website does not intentionally use third-party tracking cookies.

If this changes, this policy will be updated.

6. Legal basis for cookie use

Under GDPR and the Belgian Data Protection Authority guidance:

  • Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest (website functionality).

  • Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies are used only with your consent.

7. Your cookie choices

On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject all non-essential cookies

  • Customize preferences

You may withdraw your consent at any time through:

  • The cookie banner settings (footer link or banner icon)

  • Your browser’s cookie settings

You can block or delete all cookies in your browser at any time.

8. Updates to this Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy if cookie usage changes.
The “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.