Effective Date: November 12, 2025

At The Tempered Way Therapy LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences in accordance with the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and other applicable privacy regulations.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

Cookies may also be classified by origin:

• First-party cookies: Set directly by our website domain.

• Third-party cookies: Set by other domains that provide services to our site (for example, analytics or embedded content).

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality, improve security, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

The Tempered Way Therapy LLC may use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies:
  These are essential for website functionality, navigation, and security. They allow access to secure areas of the site and cannot be disabled through our systems.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies:
  These help us analyze website traffic, understand how users engage with our pages, and identify opportunities for improvement. For example, Squarespace and Google Analytics may collect anonymized usage data (such as page views, session duration, and referring sites).

• Functionality Cookies:
  These remember your preferences—like region or display settings—so the website can provide a more personalized experience.

• Marketing and Advertising Cookies (if applicable):
  These may be used to deliver relevant advertising or measure the effectiveness of campaigns. The Tempered Way LLC currently does not use targeted advertising cookies, but third-party integrations (such as social media embeds or video players) may set them if you interact with their content.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that employ cookies, such as Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics, and/or social media integration. These third parties may also collect data about your browsing activity across different sites and over time. We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies for more information about how they use your data.

4. Your Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner may appear requesting your consent for the use of non-essential cookies.

By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing cookies from your device.

Under the Colorado Privacy Act, you also have the right to opt out of the collection or processing of your personal data for targeted advertising or profiling purposes. We respect browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals that communicate your privacy preferences automatically.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings or extensions. You can:

• Adjust your browser preferences to block or delete cookies.

• Use your browser’s “Help” or “Settings” menu to learn how to modify cookie behavior.

• Opt out of certain third-party cookies via:

  • Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

  • Google Ad Settings

Please note that disabling cookies may impact site performance or limit access to certain features.

6. Data Security

We take data protection seriously. Any personal information collected via cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and safeguarded using administrative, technical, and physical measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

While Squarespace and our third-party partners use encryption and secure servers, no system is completely immune from vulnerabilities. We encourage visitors to use secure networks and updated browsers for optimal protection.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie usage, third-party tools, or legal requirements. The updated policy will include a revised “Effective Date.”

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your rights under the Colorado Privacy Act, please contact The Tempered Way using the contact information at the bottom of the page.