Cookie Policy

Last updated: [16.03.2026]

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Of Earth & Silva uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This website is operated by Fern Hockley-Telles, trading as Studio Silva Concepts, operating under the brand Of Earth & Silva (“we”, “us”, “our”).

Cookies help websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide insights into how visitors interact with the site.

This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.

They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or actions.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies
Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

3. How We Use Cookies

Our website is built and hosted using Squarespace, which uses cookies to support core site functionality.

Cookies may be used to:

  • enable essential website functions

  • improve website performance

  • understand how visitors use the website

  • support secure transactions

  • remember visitor preferences

When you place an order, cookies may also assist with secure payment processing through Stripe.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

They enable basic features such as:

  • page navigation

  • secure checkout

  • form submissions

  • fraud prevention

Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, including:

  • which pages are visited

  • how long visitors stay on the site

  • how users navigate the website

This information helps us improve the website and the experience for visitors.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • cookie preferences

  • user settings

  • other functionality improvements

5. Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage cookie preferences.

You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • block cookies

  • delete cookies

  • receive alerts before cookies are stored

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

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into the website.

These may include:

  • website hosting services provided by Squarespace

  • payment processing services provided by Stripe

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

hello@oeas.co.uk
fern@oeas.co.uk