Cookie Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how W3Canvas.org ("W3Canvas", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

W3Canvas is a digital publication dedicated to visual storytelling about people, places, cultures, and creative works from around the world.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to certain areas of the site.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

We may use cookies to understand how visitors interact with W3Canvas, such as which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site. This helps us improve content and user experience.

These cookies may be provided by our hosting platform, Squarespace, or other integrated services.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies help remember user preferences and improve the overall browsing experience.

Squarespace Cookies

W3Canvas is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may use cookies to:

  • Ensure website functionality

  • Monitor site performance

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Enhance security and stability

For more information, please refer to Squarespace’s own cookie and privacy documentation.

Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, third-party services embedded in our website (such as media, analytics tools, or external links) may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those providers.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies entirely

  • Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the Contact page on W3Canvas.org.