Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies and How We Use Them

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit them. These files contain data that helps the website remember your preferences, login status, and browsing activity across sessions. Cookies are a standard technology used by virtually every modern website to deliver a smoother, more personalized experience.

At Healthcareplus Dating, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our European women dating platform. Cookies help us remember your account settings, keep you logged in securely, understand which pages you visit most, and deliver relevant content based on your browsing preferences. Without cookies, many core features of our dating platform - such as remembering your search filters, chat history, and profile preferences - would not function properly.

This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, how third-party services may place cookies on your device, and how you can manage or disable them. We are committed to transparency and want you to feel informed and in control of your data while using our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on Healthcareplus Dating into three groups based on their purpose. Each type serves a specific role in ensuring our platform runs securely, efficiently, and in alignment with your preferences.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the basic operation of our website. Without them, you would not be able to navigate the site, access your account, or use core features like messaging and profile browsing. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
hcp_session	Maintains your login session and authentication state across pages	Session
hcp_csrf	Protects against cross-site request forgery for form submissions	Session
hcp-theme	Stores your light/dark mode preference for consistent display	1 year
hcp_consent	Records your cookie consent preferences to avoid repeated prompts	1 year

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform. They collect aggregated, anonymized data about page visits, session duration, and navigation paths. This information allows us to improve site performance, identify popular features, and optimize the user experience for members seeking European women for dating.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes unique visitors and tracks sessions	2 years
_ga_[ID]	Google Analytics 4 - maintains session state for analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - identifies unique visitors within a 24-hour window	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate to manage data collection	1 minute

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to help us deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. These cookies are placed by advertising partners and may be used to build a profile of your interests. You can opt out of marketing cookies without affecting core platform functionality.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - delivers targeted advertising on Facebook platforms	3 months
_gcl_au	Google Ads - tracks ad conversions for platform promotions	3 months

Third-Party Cookies on Our Platform

In addition to cookies set directly by Healthcareplus Dating, certain third-party services may place cookies on your device when you use our platform. We work with trusted partners to deliver analytics, performance, and advertising services. Below is a list of the primary third-party providers whose cookies may appear on our site:

• Google Analytics - Collects anonymized usage data to help us analyze traffic patterns, popular pages, and user behavior across our European dating platform.
• Google Fonts - Loads the Playfair Display and Source Sans 3 typefaces used across our site. Google may log font requests for performance monitoring.
• Google Tag Manager - Manages the deployment of analytics and marketing scripts on our pages. May set temporary cookies during script execution.
• Facebook (Meta) - Powers our advertising campaigns and tracks conversions from Facebook ads to our dating platform.

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies directly for detailed information about how they handle cookie data.

How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to control which cookies are stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent certain features of Healthcareplus Dating from functioning properly, including login, messaging, and profile navigation.

Google Chrome

1. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.
2. Navigate to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preferred cookie setting: block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies on exit.

Apple Safari

1. Open Safari and go to Preferences (or Settings on iOS).
2. Select the Privacy tab.
3. Enable Prevent cross-site tracking or choose to block all cookies entirely.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the three-line menu and select Settings.
2. Go to Privacy & Security.
3. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose Standard, Strict, or Custom to control cookie blocking levels.

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three-dot menu and select Settings.
2. Navigate to Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
3. Toggle options to block third-party cookies or clear cookies when the browser is closed.

CCPA and GDPR Cookie Compliance

Healthcareplus Dating is committed to complying with international data protection regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Under the GDPR, if you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through our consent banner or by clearing cookies in your browser settings. You also have the right to request information about which cookies have been placed and to request their deletion.

Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies, request the deletion of that information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. Healthcareplus Dating does not sell personal information collected through cookies to third parties. If you wish to exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

We use a cookie consent mechanism that appears on your first visit to our platform. This mechanism allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are placed on your device. Your preferences are stored in a consent cookie so that you are not prompted repeatedly.

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