Cookie Policy
Welcome to the Cookie Policy for The Gilded Spoon. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.thegildedspoon.com, to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with personalized services. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can manage your cookie preferences as outlined below.
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 more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
How We Use Cookies
At The Gilded Spoon, we use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for 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 to improve the performance and design of our website. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze this information.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements 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. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more details about the specific types of cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| PHPSESSID | Used to maintain user session information. | Session | The Gilded Spoon |
| cookieconsent_status | Used to remember the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | The Gilded Spoon |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers to enable features such as social media sharing and advertising. We have carefully selected these providers to ensure they comply with privacy regulations. Some of the third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring.
- Social Media Plugins: To enable social sharing on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect your experience on our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is offered. For more information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the browser's help documentation.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly. You can use this tool to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can access the cookie consent tool at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party service providers offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from collecting and using your data for advertising purposes. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
The Gilded Spoon
Address: 42 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: (912) 555-4444
Email: [email protected]
Last Updated: October 26, 2025
This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. For more information about our data privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.
The Gilded Spoon is committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with a safe and enjoyable browsing experience. We hope this Cookie Policy has provided you with a clear understanding of how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.