What Are Cookies and How We Use Them
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit them. These files allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter information each time you return or navigate between pages.
At Asian Mail Order Brides, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how visitors interact with our international dating information site, and provide relevant content about Asian women for marriage. Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as your chosen theme (light or dark mode), and analyze traffic patterns to improve our services.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on asian-mail-order-brides.artinthedark.co.nz, the types of cookies we employ, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Why Cookies Matter for Your Experience
Without cookies, many websites would not function properly. Each time you visited a page, it would be as if you were visiting for the first time. Cookies enable:
- Seamless Navigation: Moving between pages without losing your preferences or settings.
- Personalization: Remembering your dark mode preference and other customizations.
- Performance Improvements: Understanding which pages are most helpful so we can create better content.
- Security: Helping protect against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity.
Types of Cookies on Our Website
We use several categories of cookies on our website. Understanding these categories helps you make informed decisions about which cookies you want to accept.
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure area access, and preference storage.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| theme |
Stores your light/dark mode preference for consistent display |
1 year |
| cookie_consent |
Records your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
| session_id |
Maintains session state during your visit |
Session |
Analytics Cookies (Performance)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique visitors |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics: Identifies users for 24 hours |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics: Throttles request rate |
1 minute |
Functionality Cookies (Preferences)
These cookies remember choices you make to provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| lang |
Remembers your language preference (if applicable) |
1 year |
| recent_pages |
Tracks recently viewed pages for navigation convenience |
30 days |
Marketing Cookies (Targeting)
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They help us and our partners display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| affiliate_ref |
Tracks referrals to dating platform partners |
30 days |
| _fbp |
Facebook: Delivers advertisements |
3 months |
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
- Select "Settings" then "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top right
- Select "Settings" then "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," choose your preferences
- Use "Manage Exceptions" to allow or block specific sites
Apple Safari
- Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie preferences under "Cookies and website data"
- Use "Manage Website Data" to remove specific cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu and select "Settings"
- Go to "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
- Toggle settings to control cookie behavior
Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, cookie settings are typically found within your browser app's settings or your device's privacy settings. Consult your device manufacturer's support documentation for specific instructions.
Opt-Out Tools
Several industry organizations provide opt-out tools for advertising cookies:
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu
Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Your theme preference (light/dark mode) may not be saved
- Some pages may not display correctly
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalized content recommendations may not work
Third-Party Cookies and Partners
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience and understand our audience. These partners have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.
Analytics Partners
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about page views, time on site, and user demographics. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Dating Platform Affiliates
When you click links to dating platforms we review, those sites may set their own cookies. Our affiliate partners include:
- SakuraDate: Sets cookies to track referrals and user sessions on their platform
- NaomiDate: Uses cookies for user authentication and preferences
- MagnoliaDate: Employs cookies for analytics and personalization
- AsiaFlame: Tracks referral sources and user engagement
- ShantiDate: Uses cookies for session management and tracking
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these platforms before creating accounts or providing personal information.
Social Media Plugins
If you share content from our website to social media platforms, those platforms may set cookies on your device. Common social media cookies include:
- Facebook: May set cookies when you interact with share buttons
- Twitter: Uses cookies for sharing functionality
- Pinterest: Sets cookies for pin tracking
Content Delivery Networks
We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to serve fonts and other resources quickly. These services may set technical cookies to optimize delivery:
- Google Fonts: Delivers typography resources with minimal tracking
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or the cookies we use. When we make changes:
- The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised
- Significant changes may be highlighted on our website
- For material changes, we may provide additional notice via email or site notification
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader privacy framework. You may also want to review:
Thank you for taking the time to understand our cookie practices. We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy choices.
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