Cookie Policy for The Lucky Ladle

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.

Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains anonymous information such as a unique identifier, the website name, and some digits and numbers. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your device, and they do not give us direct access to your computer or personal data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We group the cookies used on https://theluckyladle.com into the following main categories:

4. How We Use Cookies

The Lucky Ladle uses cookies only for purposes that support a helpful and user-friendly browsing experience. On our bistro and offline poker lounge website, cookies are used to:

We use cookies solely to support browsing for our physical dining room and in-person offline poker experiences at The Lucky Ladle card lounge.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including accepting, restricting, or deleting cookies.

Depending on the browser you use, you can typically:

• See which cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies or cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Set your browser to delete all cookies when you close it

If you choose to block or delete certain cookies, our website may not function as intended. For example, you may not be able to submit reservation forms smoothly or have your preferences remembered between visits.

To adjust your browser settings, please refer to the help documentation for your preferred browser (such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge) and search for "cookies" or "site data". You can also revisit our on-site cookie banner or settings tools (where available) to review and adjust your choices.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be placed by carefully selected third-party service providers. These third parties help us monitor site usage, measure performance, or provide supporting features that enhance your experience of The Lucky Ladle online.

Examples of third-party cookies that may be used include:

• Analytics and measurement tools: Used to collect anonymised statistics about how visitors interact with our pages, such as the number of visits, time spent on key sections, and general navigation paths.
• Embedded content or utilities: Services that support certain functional features, such as map or contact utilities associated with our Australian venue.

These third-party providers may set and access their own cookies on your device in accordance with their respective privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies directly, but we aim to work only with reputable providers that safeguard data in line with applicable laws in Australia and other relevant jurisdictions.

You can manage or block third-party cookies via your browser settings, as described in the section on managing your cookie preferences.

7. Cookie Data Retention

Cookies are stored for different lengths of time, depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help with core functions such as navigating between pages and submitting forms during a single visit.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They allow us to remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site over time.

We try to keep cookie lifespans aligned with their purpose. For example, cookies that remember certain preferences or interactions will typically not be stored for longer than reasonably necessary, and in many cases they are refreshed or removed after a period ranging from a few days to several months.

You can delete cookies at any time using your browser settings. Doing so may remove some of the preferences previously stored for your visits to The Lucky Ladle website.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the privacy and data protection laws that apply in your location, you may have certain rights in relation to personal information collected through cookies and similar technologies. These rights may include, where applicable:

• The right to request access to personal information linked to cookie data
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of certain personal information
• The right to object to or restrict certain types of processing

To exercise your rights or raise questions about how we use cookies and handle related information, you can contact us using the details provided on our Contact Us page. When you get in touch, please include sufficient detail about your request so we can respond promptly and appropriately.

Further information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information more broadly (beyond cookies) is available in our Privacy Policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, our use of cookies, or applicable laws and guidance in Australia or other relevant regions.

When we make significant changes, we will adjust the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide more prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how The Lucky Ladle uses cookies and protects your information online.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or your use of cookies on our site, please reach out to us via the Contact Us page.