Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 25, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit them. They allow the site to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and provide a smoother, more personalized experience. Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name or payment details - they store technical identifiers that help our platform function properly.
By using Yougotmatched, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you prefer to limit or disable cookies, see the Managing Your Cookie Preferences section below.
Types of Cookies We Use
Yougotmatched uses four categories of cookies, each serving a distinct purpose on our farmer dating platform:
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core functionality - login sessions, security tokens, cookie consent preferences. The site cannot operate without these. | Session - 1 year |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use Yougotmatched - pages visited, time on site, traffic sources. All data is aggregated and anonymized. | Up to 2 years |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as language, theme (light/dark mode), and region filters so you don't have to set them each visit. | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant content and measure ad effectiveness. These may be set by our advertising partners with your consent. | Up to 2 years |
How Yougotmatched Uses Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our farmer dating platform. Specifically, cookies help us:
- Keep you signed in so you don't need to log in every time you return to check messages or browse matches
- Remember your search filters - state, age range, farming type, and distance preferences
- Store your theme preference (light or dark mode) across sessions
- Analyze site performance - identify slow-loading pages and optimize for rural internet connections
- Prevent fraud - detect suspicious login activity and protect your account from unauthorized access
- Measure marketing effectiveness - understand which channels bring the most genuine farmer singles to our platform
- Improve matching quality - aggregated usage patterns help us refine our 29-factor compatibility algorithm
We do not sell your personal data. Our use of cookies aligns with the data practices outlined in our Privacy Policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or add Yougotmatched to your allowed list.
Mozilla Firefox
Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Choose your preferred level of cookie blocking and manage exceptions for specific sites.
Apple Safari
Open Preferences → Privacy. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default. You can manage website data and remove stored cookies for individual sites.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block or allow cookies globally or per site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on Yougotmatched are placed by trusted third-party services that help us operate and improve the platform. These include:
- Google Analytics - aggregated traffic analysis and user behavior patterns (anonymized)
- Payment processors - secure transaction handling for premium subscriptions
- Security services - bot detection and fraud prevention to protect farmer profiles and personal data
We carefully vet all third-party partners and require them to handle data in compliance with applicable privacy regulations including GDPR. We do not permit third parties to use cookies collected on our site for their own independent advertising purposes.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
For questions about our cookie practices or to request deletion of your data, contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact Us page. You may also review our full Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for additional details on how we handle your information.