COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies our website uses, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which is also available on our website here.
Drops of Gold: Infant Feeding Support Services
Dionne Grogan IBCLC RN HV | Croydon & South London | Last updated: June 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies are not harmful and cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses. They cannot read data from your hard drive or access files on your computer. Most web browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can usually modify your browser settings to manage or decline them if you prefer.
2. About Our Website
Our website at www.dropsofgolduk.com is built using Squarespace, a third-party website platform. Because of this, some of the cookies set on our website are placed by Squarespace to enable the website to function, rather than by us directly. We have no control over Squarespace's core cookie behaviour, but we have set out full details below so you understand exactly what is in use.
We do not use advertising cookies, remarketing cookies, or any cookies designed to track you across other websites. Our cookie use is minimal and focused solely on keeping the website functional and understanding basic visitor numbers.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies fall into several categories depending on their purpose and how long they last. We use the following types:
3.1 By Purpose
Strictly Necessary
Essential for the website to work. Without these cookies, services you have asked for — such as filling in our contact form or booking an appointment — cannot be provided. These cookies cannot be switched off.
Functional
Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies may be set by us or by our website provider.
Analytics / Performance
Help us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors encounter any errors. Information is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify you personally.
3.2 By Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They are used to carry information from one page of the website to another during a single visit.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device for a set period of time, or until you delete them manually. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.
4. Cookies Used on Our Website
The table below sets out the specific cookies currently in use on www.dropsofgolduk.com. These are primarily set by Squarespace, our website platform.
Cookie Name - Set by - Type & Duration - Purpose
SS_MID - Squarespace - Persistent - 10 years
Identifies a unique visitor to the website for analytics purposes. Does not store personally identifiable information.
SS_SESSION - Squarespace - Session
Maintains your session while you browse the website. Essential for the site to function correctly.
crumb - Squarespace - Session
Security cookie that protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Strictly necessary.
SQ_MOBILESITE - Squarespace - Persistent - 1 year
Remembers your preference for the desktop or mobile version of the website.
SS_CVREF - Squarespace - Persistent — 1 year
Records where visitors came from (e.g. a search engine or a link) for analytics purposes.
visitor_uuid - Squarespace - Persistent — 10 years
A unique identifier used by Squarespace Analytics to count unique visitors. No personal data is stored.
Note: Cookie names and durations may change as Squarespace updates their platform. For the most up-to-date information about Squarespace cookies, please visit support.squarespace.com.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website currently does not include any embedded social media feeds, advertising networks, or third-party marketing tools that would place their own additional cookies on your device.
If you access our website via a link from a social media platform (such as Instagram or Facebook), those platforms may place their own cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party cookies set outside our website.
Our online booking system may set its own cookies when you navigate to the booking page. Please refer to the booking platform's own cookie or privacy policy for further details.
6. How to Manage and Control Cookies
6.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your preferences at that point. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
All major web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie management guidance for the most popular browsers:
Google Chrome
support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox
support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies
Apple Safari
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge
support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Opera
help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. In particular, disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using our contact form or booking system.
6.3 Opting Out of Analytics
If you wish to prevent Squarespace Analytics from tracking your visit across all websites that use Squarespace, you can install the browser opt-out tool available at support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001360588.
You can also opt out of analytics tracking more broadly by enabling the "Do Not Track" setting in your browser, though this is not supported by all analytics providers.
7. What Happens if You Disable Cookies?
You can still access and browse most of our website without accepting cookies. However, the following features may not work correctly:
Our online contact form may not submit correctly without the security (CSRF) cookie
The online booking system may not function as expected
The website may not remember your device or display preferences
Disabling cookies will not prevent you from calling or emailing us directly to make an enquiry or booking.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we add new features to our website or if Squarespace changes the cookies they use. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this policy periodically to stay informed.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please get in touch:
Website
Address
Croydon, South London
For concerns about data protection more broadly, please also refer to our Privacy Policy, available at www.dropsofgolduk.com.
Disclaimer
This document has been prepared as a professional template and should be reviewed by a qualified solicitor before publication. It does not constitute legal advice.
Drops of Gold: Infant Feeding Support Services
Dionne Grogan IBCLC RN HV
Croydon & South London, and Online