Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Laplace Louisiana Cookery ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://laplacehillsborough.com.
1. 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, improve performance, and provide information to website owners. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until deleted).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Can You Opt Out? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the Site to function. These cookies maintain your login session, shopping cart, and security settings. | PHP session cookie (PHPSESSID), login state | No -- these are necessary for the Site to work |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. These cookies collect anonymous usage data. | Page views, session duration, traffic sources | Yes -- see opt-out options below |
| Advertising | Track conversions and enable personalized advertising on Microsoft platforms (Bing, MSN, Microsoft Edge). | Microsoft UET tag cookie, MUID | Yes -- see Microsoft opt-out below |
3. Microsoft UET Cookie
We use the Microsoft Advertising Universal Event Tracking (UET) tag, which sets one or more cookies on your device. These cookies help Microsoft measure actions you take on our Site (such as completing a subscription purchase) and may be used to show you relevant Laplace Louisiana Cookery ads on Bing, MSN, and other Microsoft-owned platforms.
The Microsoft UET cookie stores:
- A randomly generated user ID (used to recognize you across visits)
- Timestamp of your last visit
- Pages visited and actions completed on our Site
To opt out of Microsoft's advertising cookies, visit account.microsoft.com/privacy.
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's local storage to save:
- Shopping cart contents (key:
laplace_cart) -- your cart is stored locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers until checkout. - Cookie consent preference (key:
laplace_cookie_ok) -- records whether you have accepted or declined our cookie notice.
Local storage data is stored only on your device and is not sent to our servers unless you proceed to checkout.
5. How to Opt Out of Cookies
You can control and opt out of cookies in several ways:
- Cookie notice: When you first visit the Site, you can decline non-essential cookies using the cookie notice that appears. Your choice is saved in local storage.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. See your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the Site from functioning correctly.
- Microsoft advertising opt-out: Opt out of Microsoft's personalized ads at account.microsoft.com/privacy.
- Industry opt-out tool: Opt out of interest-based advertising from many companies at optout.aboutads.info.
6. Browser-Level Cookie Controls
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and data stored
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was most recently revised.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@laplacehillsborough.com.