Cookie Policy
1lovedating.com
Last Updated: April 10th | Effective Date: April 10th
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Proads Solutions LTD ('we', 'us', 'our') uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on 1lovedating.com (the 'Website').
We are committed to being transparent about how we track interactions with our Website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.
As a company registered in the EU/UK, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law). We also observe requirements of the CCPA/CPRA (California) and PIPEDA/Law 25 (Canada) for users in those jurisdictions.
2. What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your browser or device when you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
We also use similar technologies such as:
- Pixels / Web Beacons — tiny transparent images embedded in pages or emails that signal when content has been viewed
- Local Storage — browser-based storage used for session tracking
- Tracking scripts — JavaScript code that collects behavioural data about your visit
Throughout this policy, we refer to all of these technologies collectively as 'cookies' for simplicity.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | 1lovedating.com | Maintains your session state across pages | Session |
| csrf_token | 1lovedating.com | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| consent_id | 1lovedating.com | Records your cookie consent choice and timestamp | 12 months |
| _shopify_essential | Shopify Inc. | Stores essential session and cart data required for the store to function correctly | ~1 year |
| _merchant_essential | Shopify Inc. | Maintains merchant-level session state necessary for secure store operations | ~1 year |
| _shopify_y | Shopify Inc. | Unique visitor identifier used by Shopify to support core storefront functionality | ~1 year |
| localization | Shopify Inc. | Stores the visitor's selected locale/region to deliver the correct language and currency | ~1 year |
| mto_pvs | Shopify Inc. | Tracks page view count within the current session for internal Shopify analytics thresholds | Session |
| v:a:3 | Shopify Inc. | Visitor activity cookie used by Shopify to support session continuity and storefront functionality | ~1 year |
| li_fat_id_s | Shopify Inc. | LinkedIn first-party ad tracking identifier stored on the Shopify domain; used for session-level attribution | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website so we can improve it. They collect aggregated, pseudonymous data.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) | Distinguishes unique users; measures site usage | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) | Stores session state for GA4 measurement | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) | Throttles request rate (performance) | 1 minute |
3.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are placed by our advertising partners to track the effectiveness of our ad campaigns, enable retargeting, and optimise ad delivery. They may link data with other information collected about you across websites.
| Cookie / Pixel | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) | Identifies browsers to track across sites; powers Facebook Pixel for ad conversion and retargeting | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) | Stores last click attribution for Facebook ads | 3 months |
| fr | Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook) | Ad delivery and measurement on Facebook/Instagram | 3 months |
| IDE | Google LLC (Google Ads) | Used for ad targeting, conversion tracking, and retargeting via Google Ads | 13 months |
| _gcl_au | Google LLC (Google Ads) | Stores and tracks conversions from Google Ads | 3 months |
| tt_webid_v2 | TikTok Ltd. | Tracks users for TikTok ad conversion measurement and retargeting | 13 months |
| ttclid | TikTok Ltd. | Click identifier from TikTok ads; used for conversion attribution | Session / 7 days |
| taboola_session_id | Taboola, Inc. | Tracks sessions for Taboola ad measurement and delivery | Session |
| trc_cookie_storage | Taboola, Inc. | User identifier for Taboola ad targeting and frequency capping | 13 months |
| _t_us | Taboola, Inc. | Taboola user sync cookie for cross-site ad measurement | 13 months |
4. Cookie Consent — How We Obtain and Manage It
4.1 The Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, a Cookie Consent Banner will be displayed. This banner:
- Appears before any non-essential cookies are set
- Allows you to Accept All, Reject All, or Customise your preferences by category
- Does not default to 'accept' — pre-ticked boxes or implied consent are not used
- Makes it equally easy to refuse as to accept non-essential cookies
4.2 Consent Records
We keep a record of your consent including:
- A unique Consent ID
- The date and time consent was given or refused
- Which categories were accepted or rejected
- The version of the Cookie Policy shown at the time
These records are stored for 3 years as evidence of compliance.
4.3 Changing or Withdrawing Consent
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the 'Cookie Settings' or 'Manage Cookies' link in the footer of our Website
- Clearing cookies in your browser settings (this will also reset your consent preference)
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
5. Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Block all or certain types of cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Set preferences for specific websites
Browser-specific instructions:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari (macOS/iOS) | Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings > Privacy, search and services > Cookies |
| Opera | Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security > Cookies |
6. Industry Opt-Out Tools
In addition to our consent banner, you can use the following industry opt-out tools to control advertising cookies across multiple websites:
| Tool | Covers | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Your Online Choices (EU) | IAB Europe — multiple ad networks | youronlinechoices.eu |
| NAI Opt-Out (USA) | Network Advertising Initiative members | optout.networkadvertising.org |
| DAA Opt-Out (USA) | Digital Advertising Alliance members | optout.aboutads.info |
| Google Ad Settings | Google personalised advertising | adssettings.google.com |
| Facebook Ad Preferences | Meta personalised advertising | facebook.com/adpreferences |
| TikTok Ad Settings | TikTok personalised advertising | tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy |
Note: Using these tools will opt you out of interest-based advertising, but you will still see ads — just less targeted ones.
7. Third-Party Cookies and External Links
Some cookies on our Website are set by third parties (as listed in Section 3). We do not control how these third parties use the data they collect. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties directly:
| Third Party | Privacy Policy URL |
|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook / Instagram) | facebook.com/policy.php |
| Google LLC | policies.google.com/privacy |
| TikTok Ltd. | tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy |
| Taboola, Inc. | taboola.com/privacy-policy |
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the cookie or privacy practices of those websites.
| Company | Legal Name | Opt-Out Link |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook / Instagram | Meta Platforms, Inc. | https://www.facebook.com/privacy/consent/dyn/ |
| Google LLC | https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy | |
| TikTok | TikTok Inc. (ByteDance Ltd.) | https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/us/privacy-policy |
| Taboola | Taboola, Inc. | https://www.taboola.com/privacy-policy#optout |
| NewsBreak | Particle Media, Inc. | https://www.newsbreak.com/privacy-policy |
| Snapchat | Snap Inc. | https://www.snapchat.com/privacy/privacy-center |
| Quora | Quora, Inc. | https://www.quora.com/about/privacy |
| Bing Ads | Microsoft Corporation | https://account.microsoft.com/privacy |
8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers offer a 'Do Not Track' (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
We do not currently alter our data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals. However, you can use our Cookie Consent Banner to restrict tracking as described in Section 4.
California residents: the CCPA grants specific opt-out rights beyond DNT signals — see our Privacy Policy Section 10.2 or our 'Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information' page.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:
- The cookies and tracking technologies we use
- Applicable legal requirements
- Our business practices
When we make material changes, we will update the 'Last Updated' date at the top of this page and, where required, present the updated consent banner to existing users to obtain fresh consent.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use tracking technologies, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@1lovedating.com
- Data subject requests: 1lovedating.com/pages/contact-us
- Registered address: Unit B, First Floor Broad Oak Farm Business Park, Redbrook Maelor, Whitchurch, United Kingdom, SY13 3AQ
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority:
- EU: Your national Data Protection Authority
- UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — ico.org.uk
- California: California Privacy Protection Agency — cppa.ca.gov
- Canada: Office of the Privacy Commissioner — priv.gc.ca