Squarespace sites use Squarespace's infrastructure and built-in analytics that automatically collect visitor data. Squarespace Commerce collects customer purchase data, and Squarespace Email Campaigns processes subscriber data. Unlike open-source platforms, Squarespace's data collection is more standardized and predictable, but you must still disclose Squarespace's role as a data processor and any third-party integrations. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), enhanced by the CPRA in 2023, gives California residents extensive rights over their personal data.
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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), enhanced by the CPRA in 2023, gives California residents extensive rights over their personal data. It applies to businesses that meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds. Fines range from $2,500 per unintentional violation to $7,500 per intentional violation.
Squarespace sites use Squarespace's infrastructure and built-in analytics that automatically collect visitor data. Squarespace Commerce collects customer purchase data, and Squarespace Email Campaigns processes subscriber data. Unlike open-source platforms, Squarespace's data collection is more standardized and predictable, but you must still disclose Squarespace's role as a data processor and any third-party integrations.
Data typically collected by Squarespace Site businesses: visitor analytics and session data, Squarespace Commerce customer and order data, email campaign subscriber data, form submission data, cookie and tracking data
A Cookie Policy is best practice for CCPA, even if not strictly mandated. It demonstrates transparency and builds user trust. For Squarespace Site businesses using analytics or advertising tools, it is strongly recommended.
A typical Squarespace Site website uses: essential session cookies, analytics cookies (Google Analytics, etc.), functional preference cookies, and marketing/advertising cookies if you run paid campaigns. Each type must be disclosed in your Cookie Policy with its purpose.
Under CCPA, a Cookie Policy alone is not sufficient. A consent mechanism is recommended for analytics and marketing cookies to align with global privacy best practices.