Cookie Policy
Effective date: May 1st 2026 Version: 1.0
This Cookie Policy explains how GoDating uses cookies and similar technologies. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
The short version: we use only what we need. We do not use advertising cookies. We do not run cross-site tracking.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember preferences, or to gather analytics. "Similar technologies" includes things like local storage and session storage.
2. The cookies and storage we use
2.1 Strictly necessary
These are required for the service to work. We do not need your consent for them under the ePrivacy Directive, but we list them here for transparency.
| Cookie / storage | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
gd_session | Authenticated session | 30 days, sliding |
gd_csrf | CSRF protection on forms | Session |
gd_locale | Display the service in your chosen language | 1 year |
cf_clearance, __cf_bm (Cloudflare) | Security, bot protection (Cloudflare Turnstile) | Up to 30 days |
Local storage: gd_pwa_state | Offline-shell support for the PWA | Until cleared |
2.2 Functional (consent-based where required)
These remember your preferences. We ask for your consent on first visit if your browser indicates we should.
| Cookie / storage | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
gd_theme | Remember light/dark theme | 1 year |
gd_notification_consent | Remember your push-notification choice so we don't ask again | 1 year |
Local storage: gd_recent_filters | Remember your last-used discovery filters | Until cleared |
2.3 Analytics
We do not use third-party analytics services. We collect only basic, privacy-respecting product telemetry (counts of events, no individual tracking, no third-party data sharing) on our own infrastructure.
If we ever introduce third-party analytics, we will update this policy at least 30 days before doing so and will require your opt-in consent.
2.4 Advertising and cross-site tracking
We do not use advertising cookies. We do not participate in real-time bidding, retargeting, or any cross-site tracking. We do not load third-party advertising scripts.
3. How to manage cookies
You can:
- Manage your consent for functional cookies in Settings → Privacy in the app.
- Manage cookies generally in your browser settings. Browsers let you block or delete cookies.
- Use private browsing to limit cookie persistence.
Blocking strictly-necessary cookies will break parts of the service (you will not be able to log in).
4. Changes
If we make a material change to this policy, we will notify you in-app and by email at least 30 days before the change takes effect.
5. Contact
For questions about this policy, contact support via the in-app help center (Settings → Support, or open /#support if you can't sign in).