This Cookies Policy explains how Ember & Vine ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://www.ember-vine.com (the "Site"). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy (subject to your choices and applicable law).

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, enhance user experience, remember preferences, and provide analytics information to website owners.

Cookies can be:
First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Ember & Vine).
Third-party cookies: Set by other domains or services (e.g., analytics providers, social media platforms, or the third-party services we link to such as Toast, OpenTable, or Shopify).
Cookies can also be:
Session cookies: Temporary; deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Similar technologies include web beacons (or pixels), local storage, and device fingerprinting.

Types of Cookies We Use and Their Purposes

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following main purposes:

1. Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and fraud prevention.
- Remembering items in a shopping cart or form progress (if applicable).
- Load balancing and technical performance.
- WordPress and Elementor core functionality (e.g., session management, admin bar detection for logged-in users, editor features if you are an administrator).

Examples: Cookies with names like `wordpress_`, `wp-settings-`, `elementor`, or session identifiers. These typically expire when you close your browser or after a short period.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Site (such as submitting the "Join our Mailing List" form securely) may not work correctly.

2. Performance / Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site, measure performance, and improve content and user experience. They collect anonymous or aggregated information such as:
- Number of visitors, pages viewed, time spent on pages, navigation paths, and error messages.
- Device and browser information.

We may use services such as Google Analytics (or similar analytics platforms) to analyze Site traffic and usage patterns. These tools may set their own cookies or use pixels.

Purpose: To optimize our Site, identify popular content (e.g., menu highlights or event pages), and make data-driven improvements to better serve our guests interested in our upscale dining, bar, patio, and cigar lounge experiences.

These cookies are usually persistent but can be configured for shorter durations.

3. Functionality / Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as language preferences, region, or form field values) to provide a more personalized experience. They may also be used to remember if you have interacted with certain elements (e.g., closed a promotional banner).

4. Targeting / Advertising Cookies (Currently Limited or None)

We do not currently use cookies for targeted advertising or retargeting on our Site. However, if we implement remarketing campaigns in the future (e.g., showing ads to previous visitors), we would use or allow third-party cookies/pixels for that purpose and update this Policy accordingly.  

When you visit third-party sites linked from ours (Toast for ordering, OpenTable for reservations, or Shopify Store for cigars and merchandise), those platforms may set their own targeting or advertising cookies according to their policies. We have no control over those cookies.

Cookies Set by Third-Party Services We Link To

Our Site contains links or buttons that direct you to third-party platforms for specific services:
- Toast (online menu and food/beverage ordering): https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/ember-vine — Toast and its payment partners set cookies for order processing, session management, and analytics.
- OpenTable (reservations): Links to OpenTable pages — OpenTable sets cookies for reservation management and user experience.
- Shopify Store (cigars, merchandise): https://shop.ember-vine.com — Shopify and its ecosystem (including payment gateways and apps for age verification on tobacco products) set numerous cookies for cart functionality, checkout, analytics, and security.

When you click these links or are redirected, the respective third party's privacy and cookies policies apply. We recommend reviewing them:
- Toast: See their privacy statement and any cookie information on their site.
- OpenTable: Review their cookie and privacy disclosures.
- Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies (or their privacy policy).

We are not responsible for the cookies or tracking practices of these third parties.

How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You have several options to control or delete cookies:

1. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts before a cookie is set. Instructions vary by browser:
   - Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
   - Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
   - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
   - Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

   Note: Blocking all cookies (including essential ones) may prevent you from using certain features of our Site, such as form submissions or secure browsing.

2. Cookie Consent Tool (Recommended): We encourage the implementation of a cookie consent management platform on our Site (common WordPress/Elementor plugins include Complianz, CookieYes, or GDPR Cookie Consent). Such a tool would allow you to accept or reject categories of cookies (necessary, analytics, etc.) with granular control and provide a "Cookie Settings" link in the footer. If we add one, this Policy will be updated and linked accordingly.

3. Analytics Opt-Out: For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or adjust settings in your Google account.

4. Do Not Track (DNT): Our Site does not currently honor DNT signals automatically. We respect your choices through the mechanisms above.

5. Mobile Devices: On mobile apps or browsers, use device settings or app-specific controls.

For more information on cookies and how to manage them across devices, visit resources like www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.com (for EU/UK users, though applicable principles are helpful).

Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use, new technologies, legal requirements, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top will indicate the most recent version. We recommend reviewing this Policy regularly, especially before providing personal information or using interactive features.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Ember & Vine
Attn: Privacy / Web Team  23931 Gosling Rd  Spring, TX 77389
Email: reimagine@ember-vine.com
Phone: (346) 672-4666