Cookie Policy
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and collect information about how visitors use the site. Similar technologies include pixel tags (also called web beacons), local storage objects, and device identifiers — we use these alongside cookies and refer to all of them collectively as "cookies" in this Policy.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on ellislaine.com for the following purposes:
To keep the Site running properly (strictly necessary)
To understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it (analytics)
To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns (advertising)
To enable chat and other interactive features (functional)
To show relevant ads to past Site visitors on other platforms (retargeting)
We block non-essential cookies from loading until you provide consent through our cookie consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in our Site footer.
Cookie Categories and Table
Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and security. They do not require your consent and cannot be disabled through our banner.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| squarespace-cookies | Squarespace | Site functionality, session management | Session |
| crumb | Squarespace | CSRF security token | Session |
| ss_cid | Squarespace | Visitor identification for site analytics (Squarespace internal) | 1 year |
| ss_cvr | Squarespace | Visitor identification for site analytics (Squarespace internal) | 1 year |
| ss_cvisit | Squarespace | Visit tracking (Squarespace internal) | 30 minutes |
| cookie-consent | Our CMP | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Category 2: Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site — which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, where they come from, and how they navigate. This helps us improve the Site experience. These cookies are only loaded after you provide consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention | Third-Party Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Google Privacy Policy |
| _ga[ID] | Google Analytics | Stores and counts pageviews (GA4) | 2 years | Google Privacy Policy |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session) | 24 hours | Google Privacy Policy |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Google Privacy Policy |
Note: Google Analytics transmits your IP address and device identifiers to Google's servers. To opt out of Google Analytics across all sites, use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Category 3: Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, enable retargeting (showing our ads to past Site visitors on other platforms), and support audience-building on Meta and Google platforms. They involve sharing device identifiers with third-party advertising partners. These cookies are only loaded after you provide consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention | Third-Party Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Platforms (Facebook/Instagram) | Identifies browsers for ad delivery and measurement | 3 months | Meta Privacy Policy |
| _fbc | Meta Platforms | Stores click identifier for ad attribution | 1 year | Meta Privacy Policy |
| fr | Meta Platforms | Enables ad delivery and measurement | 3 months | Meta Privacy Policy |
| _gcl_au | Stores and tracks ad conversion information | 3 months | Google Privacy Policy | |
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for targeting/retargeting across Google Display Network | 1 year | Google Privacy Policy |
Retargeting: We use Meta Pixel and Google Ads to show our ads to people who have previously visited ellislaine.com when they use Facebook, Instagram, or other sites in Google's advertising network.
To opt out of Meta's advertising use of your data, visit Meta's Ad Preferences. To opt out of Google's advertising use of your data, visit Google's Ad Settings.
Category 4: Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced features such as our chat widget. They may collect information about your interactions with the chat tool. These cookies are only loaded after you provide consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention | Third-Party Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lc_window_state | GoHighLevel (LeadConnector) | Remembers state of the chat widget | Session | GoHighLevel Privacy Policy |
| lc_visitor_[ID] | GoHighLevel (LeadConnector) | Identifies returning chat visitors | 1 year | GoHighLevel Privacy Policy |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies by category. Your preferences are stored and applied on future visits.
Change Preferences Anytime: Click "Cookie Preferences" in our Site footer at any time to review or update your selections.
Browser Settings: You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect Site functionality. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
Global Privacy Control (GPC): If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of the sale and sharing of your personal information for advertising purposes.
Do Not Track (DNT): Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how those signals should be interpreted.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services (Google, Meta, GoHighLevel) that operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control those third parties' use of data collected through their cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies using the links in the tables above.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We update this Cookie Policy periodically as our technology, tools, and legal requirements change. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically.
Contact Us
Questions about our use of cookies or your privacy choices?
Ellis Laine Creative Marketing LLC 1766 California Street, Redding, CA 96001 Phone: (530) 395-2310 Email: support@ellislaine.com