Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your experience.
- Cookies may store information like your language preference or login status.
- They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently.
- Cookies can be 'session' cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent' cookies (stored for a set period).
Why We Use Cookies
Dealer & Dining uses cookies to ensure the website functions properly, to understand how visitors interact with our content, and to enhance your experience whether you're exploring our dining options or our offline poker evenings.
- Essential cookies enable core functionality like page navigation and secure areas.
- Analytics cookies help us see which pages are popular, such as our poker tables or card lounge sections.
- Preference cookies remember your choices, like dismissing the cookie banner.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
- Example: cookie_consent – stores your consent choice.
- Example: session_id – maintains your session while browsing.
- They do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular, such as our offline poker and card lounge pages.
- Example: _ga – Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users.
- Example: _gid – used to throttle request rate.
- All data is aggregated and anonymous.
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the site behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region you are in.
- Example: lang – stores your language preference.
- Example: dismissed_banner – remembers if you closed the cookie banner.
- They enhance your experience but are not essential.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or alert you about cookies, and you can delete cookies that have already been set.
- Instructions vary by browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
- You can usually find cookie settings under 'Privacy' or 'Security'.
- Blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of this website.
Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your choices at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer or by clearing your browser cookies.
- The banner includes options to accept, reject, or manage cookies.
- Reopening the banner: look for a 'Cookie Settings' link or clear cookies to trigger it again.
- Your preferences are stored in a cookie for up to 12 months.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, that set their own cookies to help us understand website usage. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.
- Google Analytics is used to track page views and user interactions.
- We do not control the data collected by third-party cookies.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business operations. The latest version will always be posted on this page with a new effective date.
- This policy was last updated on 9 September 2026.
- We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes.
- Significant changes will be highlighted on our website.
Contact Us About Cookies
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +61 472 316 845
- Address: 55 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia