Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
The Oak & Flop uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have regarding their use.
This policy applies to the website at https://sableandonyx.com. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
- Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted once you close your browser.
- Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which may also be used to collect information about your browsing behaviour.
- Cookies do not typically contain personally identifying information, but they may be linked to personal data we hold about you.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
- Examples: session cookies for maintaining login state, security cookies for fraud prevention.
- Duration: typically session-based.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Examples: remembering your preferred table booking time, or whether you have dismissed a popup.
- Duration: persistent, ranging from days to months.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the site’s performance and user experience.
- We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics, which set their own cookies.
- Data collected includes pages visited, time spent on site, and browser type.
- Duration: persistent, up to 2 years.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. We may use these cookies to promote our dining and social poker experiences to users who have shown interest.
- These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners.
- They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
- Duration: persistent, up to 1 year.
Cookies We Use
The table below lists the main cookies used on our website. Please note that cookie names and durations may change over time, and this list is updated periodically.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _oak_session | The Oak & Flop | Maintains user session for booking | Session |
| _oak_pref | The Oak & Flop | Stores user preference for dining or poker | 30 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Tracks visits for advertising | 3 months |
Managing Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences.
- To learn more about how to manage cookies in your browser, visit the browser’s help page: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge.
- You can also opt out of third-party advertising cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance’s WebChoices tool.
- Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, such as the ability to book a table or view the poker schedule.
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics without affecting how you visit our site.
Social Media Plugins
We may include social media features, such as Facebook or Instagram buttons, that may set cookies to track your interaction with those features.
Advertising Partners
We may partner with advertising networks that use cookies to deliver relevant ads about our dining and poker experiences.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
- We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
- If we make material changes, we may provide a more prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below. We are happy to assist you.
- +61 2 5550 1234
- [email protected]
- 48 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia