Cookie Policy overview
This Cookie Policy sets out how Suitedand Seared (operating as the Nocturnal Emerald Dining Club in Melbourne, Australia) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit http://suitedandseared.com. It explains what cookies are, which types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Our aim is to offer a secure, seamless and refined browsing experience that reflects the standard of our dining room, cocktail bar and offline poker-themed social evenings. Cookies help us keep the website performing smoothly so you can easily explore menus, review private event options, and submit reservation or enquiry forms.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (such as your computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information to site operators.
Browser cookies typically contain information such as the name of the website that set the cookie, how long it will stay on your device, and a unique identifier. When you return to the website, your browser sends the cookie data back so the site can recognise your device, remember certain preferences, and respond in a way that is more relevant and convenient for you.
Types of cookies we use
When you visit the Suitedand Seared website we may use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies – essential for core site functionality, security and navigation.
- Performance and analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve usability, content and loading times.
- Functionality cookies – allow the site to remember choices you make, such as preferred contact method or previously selected forms, to provide a more tailored browsing experience.
We do not use cookies to provide online betting, wagering or real-money gaming services. All references to poker relate only to our in-venue, offline, hospitality-focused entertainment experiences for guests aged 18+.
Purpose of cookie usage
We use cookies and similar technologies on the Suitedand Seared website for the following purposes:
- Ensuring optimal operation – enabling key technical functions such as page navigation, secure form submission and access to reservation and contact areas.
- Improving performance – monitoring aggregated usage patterns so we can refine content layout, streamline flows and keep the experience fast and responsive across devices.
- Personalising your browsing journey – remembering certain preferences and interactions so that frequently used pages, forms or details feel more familiar and convenient on repeat visits.
Any data collected through cookies is handled in line with our broader privacy practices, which are described in more detail on our Privacy Policy page.
Essential cookies
Essential (or strictly necessary) cookies are required for the Suitedand Seared website to function as intended. Without these cookies, certain core features and security safeguards would not work properly.
Essential cookies may be used to:
- Maintain the technical integrity and security of each browsing session.
- Support basic navigation between key areas such as dining, poker nights, private events and contact pages.
- Enable secure submission of reservation and private-event enquiry forms.
- Remember your cookie consent choices so we do not ask for your preferences more often than necessary.
Because these cookies are fundamental to the safe and reliable operation of the website, they cannot usually be disabled via our on-site tools. You may still be able to block them through your browser settings, but doing so may significantly impact the way the site functions.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors engage with the Suitedand Seared website. This information allows us to refine the experience in a way that feels considered and effortless for our guests.
Subject to your consent where required, these cookies may:
- Collect aggregated information about which pages are visited most often (for example, dining, cocktails or private events).
- Measure how guests move between sections, such as from menu exploration to reservations and contact forms.
- Highlight areas where pages may be slow, confusing or difficult to navigate, so we can improve performance and clarity.
- Provide anonymised statistics that help us understand the effectiveness of our content and hospitality messaging.
We do not use analytics cookies to track individual gameplay, financial activity or online betting behaviour. Any analytics data we collect is used purely to improve the hospitality-focused experience of our restaurant and offline poker-themed social evenings.
Functionality cookies
Functionality cookies allow the Suitedand Seared website to remember choices you make so your experience feels more tailored and seamless on subsequent visits.
Depending on your interactions with the site, functionality cookies may be used to:
- Recall preferred ways of contacting us (for example, phone, email or enquiry form).
- Remember that you have already closed certain notices, banners or informational panels.
- Maintain basic form-related preferences so that repeat enquiries feel more streamlined.
These cookies are optional but can help the site feel more personal and convenient, particularly for regular guests arranging repeat reservations, corporate dinners or milestone celebrations.
Third-party cookies
In some cases, selected third-party service providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with certain features on the Suitedand Seared website. These cookies are controlled by the relevant third party and are subject to their own privacy and cookie policies.
Examples of where third-party cookies may be used include:
- Analytics services that help us understand aggregated website traffic and browsing patterns.
- Embedded maps or location tools that assist you in finding the venue, public transport or parking options.
- Social or sharing integrations that allow you to engage with Suitedand Seared through external platforms.
We do not permit third parties to use cookies on our site for the purpose of offering online betting or gambling products. Any third-party cookies are used only to support hospitality-related functions such as analytics, mapping and content discovery.
Cookie consent & control
When you first visit the Suitedand Seared website, you will see a cookie banner or notice explaining that we use cookies and offering you options to manage your preferences. By continuing to browse the site or by selecting the relevant options in the banner, you can choose to:
- Accept all cookies, including analytics and functionality cookies.
- Accept only essential cookies required for the site to operate securely.
- Customise your settings, where available, to enable or disable specific non-essential categories.
You can change your consent choices at any time by revisiting the banner (if presented again), clearing your browser cookies, or adjusting the settings within your browser or device. Please note that withdrawing consent for certain cookies will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Managing and disabling cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. In addition to any options provided through our on-site banner, most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies or cookies from specific websites.
- Block all cookies, including essential ones.
- Set your browser to delete cookies each time you close it.
For detailed guidance, please refer to the help documentation for your browser or device. Common resources include the settings pages for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge and other major browsers.
You can also explore dedicated cookie management tools or privacy extensions if you would like additional control over how cookies and similar technologies are used as you browse.
Impact of disabling cookies
If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, the Suitedand Seared website may not function as smoothly as designed. While you will still be able to access general information about our restaurant, cocktail program and offline poker-themed social evenings, some features may be limited.
Disabling cookies may, for example:
- Prevent the site from remembering that you have already acknowledged certain banners or notices.
- Reduce the accuracy of analytics insights we rely on to keep the site fast, accessible and intuitive.
- Impact the reliability of form submissions, reservation flows or display of some embedded content.
If you experience difficulties with reservations, private event enquiries or accessing specific pages after adjusting your cookie settings, you are welcome to contact us directly so we can assist you with your booking.