GENUINE MATCHES COOKIES CONSENT POLICY

Effective Date: February 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Genuine Matches (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. This Cookies Consent Policy (“Policy”) provides a comprehensive overview of how we utilize cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://genuinematches.com (“Website”).

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge and consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. For additional information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, Membership Agreement, and Disclaimer, which collectively govern your use of our services.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. These files are used to enhance your browsing experience by allowing the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login credentials, language settings, and display preferences) over time. This eliminates the need to re-enter information each time you visit the site or navigate from one page to another.

2.1 Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.
  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our Website to ensure proper functionality and enhance user experience.
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by domains other than our Website, typically used for analytics, marketing, and tracking purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: Vital for the basic functionality of our Website, enabling secure logins, account management, and transactions.
  • Examples: Session cookies for login status, security cookies for data protection, and preference cookies for language settings.
  • Retention: Typically session-based and deleted when you close your browser.

3.2 Advertising and Retargeting Cookies

  • Purpose: Used to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests, measure ad effectiveness, and track interactions with ads.
  • Examples: Cookies for ad targeting, retargeting, and tracking impressions/clicks through marketing platforms such as Facebook Pixel and Google Ads.
  • Third-Party Involvement: We work with Company-approved third-party advertising networks that may place cookies on your device to collect data for personalized marketing.
  • Retention: Persistent cookies that may remain after you close your browser. You can remove them through browser settings or third-party opt-out tools.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Understand user interactions with our Website to improve functionality and user experience.
  • Examples: Google Analytics cookies, session tracking cookies, and performance measurement tools.
  • Data Collected: May include IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.
  • Retention: Can be session-based or persistent, depending on their specific function.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

  • Purpose: Set by external services, such as social media platforms, embedded content providers, or third-party authentication services.
  • Examples: Social media sharing buttons, embedded YouTube videos, and third-party login services.
  • Data Handling: Governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We recommend reviewing their policies for detailed information.
  • Retention: Determined by the third party responsible. Manage these cookies through browser settings or directly with the third-party provider.

4. Managing Cookies

While we do not use a cookie banner, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4.1 Cookie Consent Withdrawal
You can withdraw your consent by adjusting your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.

4.2 Browser Settings

  • Instructions: Most browsers allow you to control cookie behavior. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions on disabling or deleting cookies.
  • Popular Browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer.

4.3 Opt-Out Links

5. Data Processing and Security Measures

Cookies may collect personal data, including IP addresses and browsing behavior. This data is processed according to our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard cookie-related data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Background Checks and Identity Verification

In certain circumstances, we may conduct background checks and identity verification using Company-approved third-party services. These checks are conducted solely to ensure the security and integrity of our services. We rely on third-party providers for pass/fail results and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Their data handling is governed by their respective privacy policies.

7. Legal Compliance, Indemnification, and Liability Limitation

By using our Website, you agree to:

  • Indemnify and hold harmless Genuine Matches, its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the Website, including those related to cookies.
  • Acknowledge that the Company is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages related to the use of cookies, particularly from third-party cookies.

Force Majeure: The Company is not liable for any data breaches or issues related to cookies caused by events beyond our reasonable control, such as natural disasters, pandemics, cyberattacks, or technical failures.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookies Consent Policy to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational reasons. When significant changes occur, we will notify you by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

9. Governing Law

This Cookies Consent Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Consent Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Genuine Matches
Email: concierge@genuinematches.com