Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you interact with different pages. At Dating Hot Love, we use cookies to ensure the platform runs smoothly, to protect your account security, and to improve the overall experience of connecting with verified European women across 28 countries.

Types of Cookies We Use

Dating Hot Love uses three categories of cookies. The table below explains each type, its purpose, how long it lasts, and whether it's required for the site to function.

Cookie Type Purpose Duration Required
Essential Enable core functionality including login sessions, account security, fraud prevention, and chat features. The site cannot operate properly without these. Session - 1 year ✅ Yes
Analytics Help us understand how visitors use the platform - which pages are popular, where users drop off, and how to improve search and matching features. Up to 2 years ❌ Optional
Functional Remember your preferences such as theme choice (light/dark mode), language settings, and recently viewed profiles for a personalized browsing experience. Up to 1 year ❌ Optional

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies. Dating Hot Love does not serve targeted ads or share cookie data with advertising networks.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain trusted third-party services may set their own cookies when you use Dating Hot Love. We carefully select these partners for full GDPR and CCPA compliance. In accordance with European and international data protection standards, no cookie data is used for advertising purposes, and all third-party data is handled under strict privacy agreements.

  • Google Analytics - Collects anonymized usage data to help us improve site performance and user experience. Google's Cookie Policy
  • Payment processors - Secure cookies for transaction verification and fraud prevention during credit purchases. These cookies expire after your session ends.
  • Cloudflare - Security cookies that protect against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic, ensuring our platform stays available 24/7. Cloudflare's Cookie Policy

How to Manage Cookies

You have full control over which optional cookies you accept. Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in major browsers:

  • Google Chrome - Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox - Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari - Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge - Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
⚠️ Important

Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in, using chat features, or completing credit purchases on Dating Hot Love. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

When you first visit Dating Hot Love, a cookie consent banner appears, allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can update your choices at any time through the cookie settings link in our website footer. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies takes effect immediately - previously collected data will be retained only as required by law. This process complies with both GDPR (for our European users) and CCPA (for our US-based members). For full details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Questions About Our Cookie Policy

If you have questions about how Dating Hot Love uses cookies or need help managing your preferences, our privacy team is here to help.

This cookie policy is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in our practices and applicable regulations.