Cookie policy

Last updated: September 2026

This policy explains how Align & Bloom Pilates and services embedded in our Squarespace website use cookies and similar technologies. It should be read with our Privacy Notice.

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small files stored on or accessed from your device. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage and software development tools. They can support security and core functions, remember choices, measure website use or support advertising.

2. how we use them

a) Strictly necessary

  • Purpose: Security, network operation, cookie preferences, forms, booking-session and checkout functions requested by you.

  • Consent: These operate without optional consent where legally exempt, but we still explain them.

b) Functional

  • Purpose: Optional features, preferences and embedded services that are not strictly necessary.

  • Consent: Used only after consent where required.

c) Analytics

  • Purpose: Understanding visits, navigation and performance, including Squarespace Analytics.

  • Consent: Used only after consent where required.

3. Squarespace and Acuity

Squarespace supplies the website platform and Acuity Scheduling supplies the embedded booking service. These services may use strictly necessary cookies for security, sessions, forms, account sign-in, booking and checkout. Optional analytics or functional technologies should be controlled through the website’s consent settings where technically supported.

4. payment services and embedded content

Stripe may use cookies or similar technology during checkout for security, fraud prevention and payment processing. Other embedded content, such as maps, social-media content or video, may allow the provider to receive technical information or set cookies. Optional embedded services should not load before consent where consent is legally required.

5. your choices

When you first visit, the cookie banner should offer a genuine choice to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your choices using the “Manage Cookies” link in the website footer. You can also control cookies through your browser, although blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent booking, account or checkout functions from working.

6. changes and contact

We may update this policy when technologies or suppliers change. Questions can be sent to tempeste@alignandbloompilates.com.