Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Refine Drinks uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit refinedrinks.com. It 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 allow websites to remember information about your visit, recognise returning visitors, and improve the overall browsing experience.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential cookies. These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They include cookies that manage your login session as a paid member, remember your preferences, and ensure secure access to your account. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting core website functionality.

Analytics cookies. We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, and device and browser type. This information is used in aggregate to improve our website and editorial content and does not directly identify you.

Payment cookies. When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to support the payment process and prevent fraud. These cookies are set by Stripe and governed by Stripe’s own cookie and privacy policies.

3. Cookies and Your Consent

Under UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we are required to obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website do not require consent. Where we use analytics or other non-essential cookies, we will ask for your consent before setting them.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies will affect your ability to log in and access your membership. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit the help section of your browser or allaboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

6. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact contact@refinedrinks.com.