Cookie Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Cookie Policy of The Gilded Spoon, located in the heart of Charleston's historic district. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.thegildedspoon.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices. This Cookie Policy is an integral part of our overall commitment to data protection and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details about how we handle your personal information.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device 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 owners of the site. Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

There are different types of cookies, including:

• First-party cookies: These are cookies set by the website you are visiting.
• Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
• Session cookies: These cookies expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

How We Use Cookies

At The Gilded Spoon, we use cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience, improve our website, and provide you with personalized services. Specifically, we use cookies for the following:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate our site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our website. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website traffic and user behavior.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
• Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can do this through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:

• View the cookies that are stored on your device and delete them individually.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Block cookies from particular websites.
• Block all cookies from being set.
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser.

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. You may also need to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site. The method for managing cookies varies depending on the browser you use. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.

Useful Resources

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Third-Party Cookies

As mentioned above, we use third-party cookies, particularly from Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and user behavior. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its functionality and content. For more information on Google Analytics cookies, please visit Google's Cookie Policy.

We also work with third-party advertising networks that may use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements. These cookies collect information about your browsing habits across different websites to provide you with ads that are relevant to your interests. You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal.

Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Cookie Policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (843) 555-1234

Our Data Protection Officer, Ms. Annelise Devereux, is available to address any privacy-related concerns you may have.