The Cinder Parlour

Welcome to Our Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Cinder Parlour uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. Just as we carefully curate our seasonal menu and poker room experience, we are equally thoughtful about your online privacy. We value transparency and want you to feel informed and in control. This policy applies to thecinderparlour.com and any related subdomains. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described here, unless you adjust your browser settings.

Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Think of them as the chips we use in our poker room: they help keep track of the game, but here they track your browsing session to enhance your experience. Cookies remember your preferences, login details, and site interactions. They can be 'session' cookies (temporary) or 'persistent' cookies (remain until expiry). Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

  • Cookies remember your preferences, login details, and site interactions.
  • They can be 'session' cookies (temporary) or 'persistent' cookies (remain until expiry).
  • Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

How We Use Cookies

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, like a dealer ensuring the game runs smoothly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas.

  • Remember your cookie consent choice.
  • Maintain session state for forms and bookings.
  • Do not require consent under most privacy laws.

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, much like reviewing a poker hand to improve strategy. They collect anonymous data on pages visited and time spent.

  • Use analytics tools to gather aggregated data.
  • Help us optimize content and layout.
  • Do not identify you personally.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences to enhance your experience, like remembering your favourite seat at the poker table. They may store your language or region settings.

  • Remember your preferred language (English).
  • Store your region (Australia) for relevant content.
  • May be set by us or third-party providers.

Targeting Cookies

Targeting cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements, but we currently do not use them for online gambling or wagering promotions. Our focus remains on in-person experiences.

  • We do not engage in online gambling or wagering.
  • Any future use would be transparent and consent-based.
  • You can opt out via browser settings.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services that set cookies on our behalf, such as analytics providers to understand site traffic. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.

  • Google Analytics for aggregated traffic data.
  • Social media plugins if you share content.
  • We do not allow third-party advertising cookies for gambling or wagering.

Your Cookie Choices

You have full control over cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Just as you decide when to fold in poker, you can choose which cookies to accept. Below are instructions for popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. You can also use browser extensions to manage cookies. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

  1. Chrome: Open Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data.
  2. Firefox: Open Options, then Privacy & Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
  3. Safari: Open Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.
  4. Edge: Open Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised 'last updated' date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Significant changes may be announced via a website banner. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

Last updated: 1 January 2025

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us. Our team is as attentive to your privacy as we are to your dining and poker experience.