Cookie Policy
The small files that keep austeatsanddrinks.com working: which cookies we use, what they do, and how to control them.
Last updated: January 2026
A short, honest list
This site uses a deliberately small set of cookies. Some are essential to make pages load and forms work; others help us understand which sections guests actually read so we can improve the site. You can decline non-essential cookies through the banner on our home page, and the site continues to work without them.
01What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file a website stores on your device. It lets the site remember choices you made, like dismissing a banner, and lets us measure visits in aggregate. Cookies cannot run programs or access other files on your device.
02The cookies we use
We group our cookies into three categories. The table below summarises each.
- Essential: keeps the site working, including your cookie consent choice
- Preferences: remembers display and form choices during your visit
- Analytics: anonymised page-view statistics to improve the site
- No advertising cookies and no cross-site tracking are used
- No cookies are placed on pages before you make a consent choice
03Managing your consent
When you first visit, the banner on our home page lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage so the banner does not reappear. You can change your choice at any time by clearing site data in your browser and making a new selection on your next visit.
04Browser controls
Every modern browser lets you view, delete or block cookies through its settings. Blocking essential cookies may stop some features, such as the booking form, from working correctly. Instructions for common browsers are found in their help sections.
05Third-party embeds
Our contacts page embeds a Google Maps frame so you can see the venue location. Google may set cookies within that frame under its own policies. The map loads only when you visit the contacts page.
06Questions
If you have questions about cookies or similar technologies on this site, contact us at [email protected]. We are happy to explain what any specific cookie does.
Cookie questions
Ask us anything about the cookies on this site. For broader data questions, see the Privacy Policy.
More from our legal library
These documents govern use of austeatsanddrinks.com and bookings with BLACK Bar & Grill at The Star Sydney. Venue entry and gaming services are additionally subject to The Star Sydney house rules and NSW liquor and gaming legislation.
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