Obsidian Reserve

Effective date: 12 September 2026

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Epicurean Studio uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the information they collect, and how you can manage your preferences.

The policy applies to the website epicureanstudio.com and any related subdomains. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

Cookies can be persistent or session cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which may also collect information about your browsing activity.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and remember your preferences. This helps us provide a more personalised and efficient service.

  • Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function, such as enabling navigation and secure areas.
  • Performance cookies: collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site to help us improve functionality.
  • Functionality cookies: remember choices you make, such as language or region, to provide enhanced features.
  • Targeting or advertising cookies: used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests, though we do not currently use third-party advertising cookies.

Cookies We Set

The following table lists the cookies that may be set by our website, along with their purpose and duration.

Cookie name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences. 12 months
_ga Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. 2 years
_gid Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics cookie used to manage request rate. 1 minute
session_id Maintains your session while browsing. Session

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

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.

To manage cookies in your browser, refer to the help section of your browser or visit the browser developer's website. Common browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge. If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, such as the reservation form or preference settings.

Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

The consent tool stores your preferences in a cookie named cookie_consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the settings.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, that set cookies on our behalf to help us understand how visitors use our site. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

  • Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous traffic data. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • We do not allow third-party advertising networks to set cookies on our site.
  • Any third-party cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, 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 how we use cookies. If changes are material, we will provide a more prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below.