Cookies Policy

Last updated: 27 April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Drop Kensington (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

Drop Kensington is operated by DOM'S WINES LIMITED, Company Number 13497725.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are commonly used to make websites function, improve performance, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted)

  • First-party cookies (set by the website you are visiting)

  • Third-party cookies (set by external services)

2. Cookies We Use

We use cookies only as part of operating our website and related services.

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may support:

  • Basic website functionality

  • Security features

  • Contact form submission (via Squarespace)

These cookies do not require consent under UK law.

2.2 Functional and performance cookies

Squarespace (our website platform) may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Maintain website performance

  • Support basic analytics and diagnostics

These are used to ensure the website works correctly and to help us understand technical performance.

2.3 Email marketing (Mailchimp)

When you subscribe to our newsletter, Mailchimp may use tracking technologies in emails (such as pixels) to understand:

  • Whether an email has been opened

  • Whether links have been clicked

This helps us understand engagement with our newsletters.

These technologies only apply if you receive and interact with our emails.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party providers:

Squarespace

Squarespace hosts our website and processes contact form submissions. It may use cookies to support functionality, security, and performance.

Mailchimp

Mailchimp is used to send our newsletter emails. It may use tracking technologies within emails to measure engagement.

Each provider has its own privacy and cookie practices, which govern their use of cookies.

4. Consent for Cookies

Under UK PECR and UK GDPR:

  • Cookies that are strictly necessary for website operation do not require consent

  • Other cookies may require consent depending on their function

Where required, consent must be given before non-essential cookies are placed on your device.

5. How to Control Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Block third-party cookies

Please note that blocking cookies may affect how the website functions.

6. Changes to This Policy

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

Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.