Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Beyond Forensic uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This website is built and hosted using Squarespace.
Last updated: 28 May 2026.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner about how the website is used.
What cookies we use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They help with website security, cookie preferences, accessibility, and core Squarespace functionality.
Crumb (Squarespace) – Helps prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Session.
siteUserCrumb (Squarespace) – Helps protect logged-in users against fraudulent requests. 3 years.
_ssid (Squarespace) – Helps detect fraud and improve website security. 4 years.
dd_cookie_test / cld_site_test (Squarespace) – Checks whether cookies are supported by your browser. Instant.
ss_performanceCookiesAllowed (Squarespace) – Remembers whether you accepted analytics cookies. 30 days.
ss_marketingCookiesAllowed (Squarespace) – Remembers whether you accepted marketing cookies. 30 days.
RecentRedirect (Squarespace) – Helps prevent redirect loops and improves website functionality. 30 minutes.
Locked (Squarespace) – Allows access to password-protected pages where applicable. Session.
squarespace-announcement-bar (Squarespace) – Remembers if you dismiss the website announcement bar. Persistent.
squarespace-popup-overlay (Squarespace) – Remembers if you dismiss promotional pop-ups. Persistent.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website and improve overall performance and user experience. These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
ss_cid, ss_cpvisit, ss_cvisit, ss_cvr, ss_cvt (Squarespace) – Used to identify unique visitors, track visitor sessions, and analyse website performance and usage patterns. Expiry ranges from 30 minutes to 2 years.
ga, ga_1L8CXRNJCG (Google Analytics) – Used to distinguish visitors and collect anonymous website usage statistics. Up to 2 years.
SS_ANALYTICS_ID (Squarespace) – Helps analyse visitor behaviour and website performance. Up to 2 years.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to measure advertising performance and help deliver more relevant advertising. These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.
_fbp (Meta/Facebook) – Used to measure advertising effectiveness and support remarketing. Up to 3 months.
gclau, gclaw, gcldc, gclgs (Google Ads) – Used to measure advertising conversions and campaign performance. Up to 3 months.
uetsid, uetvid (Microsoft Advertising) – Used to track advertising interactions and website conversions. Up to 13 months.
pinunauth (Pinterest) – Used to track Pinterest advertising performance. Up to 1 year.
rdtuuid (Reddit) – Used to measure Reddit advertising and campaign effectiveness. Up to 2 years.
Cookie Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your cookie consent choices and privacy preferences.
ss_performanceCookiesAllowed (Squarespace) – Remembers whether you accepted analytics cookies. 30 days.
ss_marketingCookiesAllowed (Squarespace) – Remembers whether you accepted marketing cookies. 30 days.
notice_gdpr_prefs (Squarespace) – Stores GDPR cookie consent preferences. Up to 2 years.
notice_preferences (Squarespace) – Stores visitor cookie preference selections. Up to 2 years.
cmapi_cookie_privacy / cmapi_gtm_bl (Squarespace) – Helps manage cookie consent and privacy settings. Up to 2 years.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They are set by our website platform, Squarespace, and enable core functionality such as website security, network management, accessibility, and cookie preference settings. These cookies do not require your consent.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies, including Google Analytics and Squarespace Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, and how visitors navigate through the site. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience. This data is collected in an aggregated form, where possible, to help improve our website and services.
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We rely on your consent to place non-essential cookies on your device, including analytics and marketing cookies. Necessary cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interests in operating, maintaining, and securing our website.
You may withdraw or change your cookie consent preferences at any time.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be given the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.
For more information about managing cookies, please refer to your browser’s help documentation.
Cookies and Data Protection
For more information about how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or the way we use cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page.