Data protection and use of cookies
Data protection and use of cookies
Data protection and use of cookies
When you visit best-dating-sites-online.co.uk, certain information may be stored in small text files called cookies, saved on your computer, tablet or smartphone. This page explains how cookies work on our site and how you can manage them.
What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile browser) when you visit a website. Cookies help improve your browsing experience by storing session information and personalising how content is displayed.
Cookies do not identify you personally, but they do recognise your device and browser. They can be issued either by the website itself or by third-party services (e.g. advertisers or analytics platforms).
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies on this website for the following reasons:
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Technical Cookies (Essential)
These are necessary for the site to function correctly. For example, they help detect your screen resolution or preferred language to display the site optimally. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site performance. -
Analytics Cookies
These help us measure traffic and understand how users interact with the site. We use Google Analytics to gather anonymous data such as pages visited, time spent, and bounce rate. No personal information is ever collected. -
Advertising Cookies (Optional)
If advertising placements are activated on the site, third-party providers (e.g. Google, Outbrain, Taboola) may use cookies to track performance of ads and user behaviour after a click. These help deliver more relevant advertising content. -
Social Media Cookies (Optional)
When you use “Like” or “Share” buttons (e.g. Facebook or Twitter), those platforms may set their own cookies to track interaction. Please consult their respective privacy policies to manage your preferences.
Which Cookies Do We Use?
We primarily use:
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Google Analytics: performance tracking (anonymous)
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Optional future services may include:
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Google Ads / Facebook Pixel (advertising)
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Taboola / Outbrain (content discovery)
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Twitter, Meta (social interaction)
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We do not collect personal data, nor do we have access to data stored by our partners. Any cookie-related data collected is anonymous.
How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You may disable or restrict cookies at any time through your web browser. Here’s how:
On Chrome:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
On Firefox:
Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
On Safari:
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
On Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Please note: disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.
Third-Party Cookies: Opt-Out Guidance
You can manage or disable cookies set by third-party providers using the following links:
⚠ Note: Disabling cookies will not stop ads entirely — it will only prevent them from being tailored to your preferences.
Important Notice
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If you delete your cookies or clear your cache, your preferences (including opt-outs) will be erased. You will need to reconfigure them.
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Cookie settings are browser and device specific. If you change device or browser, you must update settings again.
Consent
By using best-dating-sites-online.co.uk without adjusting your browser’s cookie settings, you consent to the use of cookies as described above.
Questions?
For any questions or concerns about how we use cookies, please contact us at:
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