iB Architects Ltd - Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2025 

This Cookie Policy explains how iB Architects Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data. 

 

1. What Are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and allow us to understand how visitors use our website. 

Cookies can be: 

  • Essential (Strictly Necessary) – required for the website to work. 

  • Analytics / Performance – help us understand site usage. These require your consent. 

  • Functional – remember settings or preferences. 

  • Marketing / Advertising – track browsing to deliver targeted advertising (not used on our website unless stated). 

 

2. How We Use Cookies 

We use cookies for the following purposes: 

a. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary) 

These allow core website functions such as page navigation, security, and loading content. They do not require consent and cannot be switched off. 

Examples: 

  • Squarespace system cookies 

  • Security/session cookies 

b. Analytics Cookies (Require Consent) 

If enabled by you, we use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site and to help us improve it. 
Analytics cookies only run if you consent via the cookie banner. 

These cookies collect information such as: 

  • pages visited 

  • time spent on pages 

  • general location (region) 

  • device and browser information 

All analytics data is processed in an anonymised or pseudonymised form wherever possible. 

c. Functional Cookies 

These may remember your preferences, such as cookie choices or form autofill settings. They only collect minimal, non-identifying data. 

d. Marketing Cookies 

We do not use advertising cookies on our website unless specifically stated in future updates. 

 

3. Cookies Used by Squarespace 

Because our website is hosted on Squarespace, several cookies are set automatically to ensure the platform works correctly. These include: 

  • security and authentication cookies 

  • load-balancing cookies 

  • performance and stability cookies 

Squarespace may also set cookies to enable embedded content (e.g., forms, maps, video players). 

You can read Squarespace’s full cookie list here: 
( The cookies Squarespace uses – Squarespace Help Center ) 

 

4. Third-Party Cookies 

Some functionality on our website may rely on third-party services such as: 

  • Google Analytics 

  • Google Maps 

  • Embedded videos (e.g., Vimeo or YouTube) 

  • Email sign-up forms or marketing tools 

These services may set their own cookies when you interact with them. 
Where these cookies are not essential, they will only load if you give consent. 

 

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences 

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to: 

  • Accept all cookies 

  • Reject non-essential cookies 

  • Manage individual cookie settings 

You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the banner or adjusting your browser settings. 

Browser Controls 

You can also block or delete cookies through your browser. 
If you disable essential cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly. 

 

6. How Long Cookies Are Stored 

Cookies may be: 

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser 

  • Persistent cookies – stored on your device until they expire or are deleted 

Cookie lifespans vary depending on their type and purpose. 

 

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy 

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or website functionality. The updated version will always be posted on this page.