Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how More Closely Aligned (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.morecloselyalignedpod.com.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, phone or other device when you visit a website. They help websites operate correctly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site and provide content from third-party services.
Similar technologies, such as pixels, local storage and embedded scripts, may perform comparable functions. In this policy, we refer to these technologies collectively as “cookies”.
2. Who is responsible for this website?
This website is operated by More Closely Aligned with Annabell & Bri.
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of personal data, please contact us at:
[INSERT CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS]
3. Cookies and services used on this website
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly and securely. They may support functions such as page navigation, security, network management and remembering your cookie preferences.
These cookies are primarily placed by Squarespace, the platform on which our website is hosted. Because they are necessary for the operation of the website, they cannot generally be disabled through our cookie settings. You may still block them through your browser, although parts of the website may then stop working correctly.
Analytics cookies
We use Squarespace Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This may involve collecting information such as:
Browser, device and network information;
IP address;
Pages visited;
Referring pages or websites;
Links and buttons selected;
Approximate visitor numbers;
Dates, times and duration of visits; and
General interactions with the website.
Squarespace may use cookies to distinguish between visitors and visits. For example, its analytics systems may use a short-lived cookie to identify a browsing session and a longer-lived cookie to estimate unique visitors.
We use this information in aggregated form to understand which content is useful to our audience and to improve the website. Where required, analytics cookies are activated only after you provide consent.
Provider: Squarespace, Inc.
Further information: Squarespace Privacy Policy
Podcast and audio embeds
Our website may include embedded podcast players or links provided by third-party platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
When an embedded player loads, the relevant provider may receive information about your device, browser, IP address and interaction with the player. It may also place cookies or use similar technologies. If you are logged into an account with that provider, your interaction may be associated with your account.
These providers control their own cookies and data-processing practices.
Providers and further information:
Where technically possible and legally required, these services should not load until you have accepted the relevant cookies.
SpeakPipe voice-message widget
We use SpeakPipe to allow visitors to record and submit voice messages.
When the SpeakPipe widget loads or is used, SpeakPipe may receive technical information such as your IP address, browser and device information. SpeakPipe may also use cookies or similar technologies to operate the widget and provide its service.
If you voluntarily record and submit a message, the recording and any information you provide will be processed separately from ordinary website cookies. Please do not include sensitive personal information unless it is relevant and you are comfortable sharing it with us.
Provider: SpeakPipe
Further information: SpeakPipe Privacy Policy
Social-media content and tracking technologies
Our website may contain links to, or embedded content from, social-media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.
Ordinary links do not generally place cookies on our website. However, embedded posts, sharing tools or tracking pixels may allow the relevant platform to receive information about your visit and place cookies or use similar technologies. This can occur even if you do not actively interact with the embedded content and may enable the provider to recognise you if you are logged into its service.
Where required, non-essential social-media embeds and tracking technologies are activated only after you provide consent.
The relevant platforms control the information they collect through their services. Please consult their privacy and cookie notices for further details.
4. Email story submissions
Our story-submission link opens your own email application using a mailto: link. The link itself does not place cookies.
If you choose to email us, we will receive your email address and any personal information included in your message or story. That information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and any submission terms presented on the website.
5. Legal basis
Essential cookies are used because they are necessary to operate and secure the website.
Where consent is required, we rely on your consent before using non-essential cookies, including analytics, embedded-media, social-media and marketing cookies. You can refuse or withdraw this consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.
Depending on your location, our processing may be governed by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection and, where applicable, the EU or UK General Data Protection Regulation and relevant electronic-communications legislation.
6. Managing your cookie choices
When you first visit our website, you may be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept, decline or manage non-essential cookies.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting [INSERT NAME OR LOCATION OF “MANAGE COOKIES” LINK].
You may also delete or block cookies using your browser settings. Please consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions. Blocking essential cookies may affect the way the website functions.
You can manage some third-party preferences directly through the relevant provider’s privacy or cookie settings.
7. Cookie duration
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser. These are known as session cookies. Others remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
The duration of third-party cookies is determined by the provider and may change over time. Squarespace currently uses cookies of varying durations, including analytics cookies that may remain for up to two years. Please consult the relevant provider’s cookie information for the latest details.
8. International data transfers
Squarespace and some third-party services used on this website are based in, or process information in, countries outside Switzerland, the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, including the United States.
Where required, providers use recognised safeguards for international transfers, such as adequacy decisions, approved contractual clauses or applicable data-privacy frameworks. Further information is available in each provider’s privacy policy.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the services used on the website or when legal or technical requirements change.
The date shown at the beginning of this policy indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review it periodically.
10. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
More Closely Aligned with Annabell & Bri
Email: [INSERT CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS]