At LoveDoot, we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve your experience on our platform. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and your choices regarding cookies. By continuing to use our website or app, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember certain information about your visit, such as your login details or preferences, to enhance your user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on LoveDoot:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our platform and enable you to navigate and use basic features, such as logging into your account.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our platform, such as which pages you visit most frequently. This data is aggregated and used to improve how our website functions. Performance cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (like language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver personalized ads relevant to you. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing habits across different websites.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics services like Google Analytics to collect data about how visitors use our platform. This helps us improve the functionality and user experience on LoveDoot by analyzing usage patterns and interactions.
3. Google Cookies
LoveDoot uses cookies from Google and its related services, including:
- Google Analytics: This tool helps us understand how users interact with our platform by collecting anonymous data on site usage, traffic, and interactions. The information collected by Google Analytics is transferred to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. For more information on how Google processes this data, you can visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Ads: We use Google Ads cookies to deliver targeted advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing history. These cookies enable Google to display ads that are more relevant to you, both on LoveDoot and across the web.
- Google Advertising Features: We also use Google Advertising Features, including Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager, which use cookies to deliver tailored ads based on your interactions with LoveDoot and other websites.
- Google reCAPTCHA: To protect against spam and abuse, LoveDoot uses Google reCAPTCHA, which also uses cookies to verify whether actions on our platform are performed by humans.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies from Google, LoveDoot may use cookies from third-party service providers such as advertisers and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) to deliver targeted advertisements and to integrate social media functionalities. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have control over the use of cookies on LoveDoot. Here are your options:
- Browser Settings: You can adjust your web browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you choose to disable certain cookies, parts of the LoveDoot platform may not function properly.
- Google Opt-Out: To opt out of Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available here.
- Ad Settings: You can manage your Google ad preferences by visiting Google Ad Settings.
6. How Long We Store Cookies
Cookies have a defined lifespan based on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Persistent cookies help us remember your preferences and tailor content to your interests.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. You are encouraged to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, or if you would like more information about how we use cookies, please contact us at:
LoveDoot Support
Slough, London, SL3 0LF
Hello@LoveDoot.com
