Cookie Policy

This comprehensive Cookie Policy explains how DateDash.ie ("we," "us," or "our") strategically uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service") to provide a secure and optimized user experience.

By continuing to navigate and use the Service, you expressly consent to our use of cookies as detailed below. You maintain full control and can manage or revoke your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve user experience and enable certain features.

We use both session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (remain until expiry or deletion).

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – Absolutely essential for the core functionality of the platform, such as secure authentication, account login, and processing event registrations. These cannot be disabled in our systems.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies – Allow us to collect aggregated, anonymous data on site usage (e.g., page load times, navigation paths) to continuously improve our platform's performance and user experience.
• Functional Cookies – Enable enhanced, personalized features, such as remembering your specific UI preferences (e.g., dark mode) or language settings across sessions.
• Marketing & Targeting Cookies – Currently not implemented. We proudly do not serve intrusive third-party targeted advertisements on our platform.

We use cookies to:

• Authenticate users and maintain sessions
• Remember your preferences (e.g., theme)
• Analyze site performance and improve user experience
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service sets cookies to collect anonymous data.

You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We provide a Consent Banner when you first visit the site, allowing you to "Accept All" or "Reject Non-Essential" cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block or delete cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set
• Clear cookies on browser close

Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the Service from working, such as logging in.

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance.

For questions about this policy, contact us at support@datedash.ie.