Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide personalized experiences. Think of them as a website's short-term memory-they help us recognize returning visitors and tailor content to your interests.
Key Definition
A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your browser by websites you visit. Cookies enable sites to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter information each visit.
At Asian Brides, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant content about international dating services. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into three main types based on their purpose. Understanding these categories helps you make informed decisions about which cookies to accept.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled as they enable core features like navigation and secure areas.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use this data to improve content and user experience.
Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant ads and track affiliate referrals. These support our free content through partner commissions.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
Essential cookies on our site include:
- Session cookies - Maintain your browsing session as you navigate between pages
- Theme preference - Remember your light or dark mode selection
- Cookie consent - Store your cookie preferences so we don't ask repeatedly
- Security cookies - Help protect against cross-site request forgery and other threats
These cookies are stored in your browser under the key theme-preference for display settings. Essential cookies typically expire when you close your browser or within 24 hours.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors engage with our content. This information helps us identify popular pages, improve navigation, and create better dating guides and reviews.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Identifies visitor sessions for analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We cannot identify individual users from this information. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising and Affiliate Cookies
As an affiliate website, we earn commissions when you sign up for dating platforms through our links. Advertising and affiliate cookies track these referrals and help deliver relevant content.
Affiliate Disclosure
This website contains affiliate links to dating platforms including SakuraDate, NaomiDate, MagnoliaDate, AsiaFlame, and ShantiDate. When you click these links and register, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. These cookies help our partners attribute referrals correctly.
How affiliate cookies work:
- When you click an affiliate link, a cookie identifies our website as the referral source
- If you register within the cookie duration (typically 30-90 days), we receive credit
- These cookies do not collect sensitive personal information
- Partner platforms have their own privacy policies governing data collection on their sites
We are committed to transparency. Our affiliate relationships do not influence our honest reviews-we recommend platforms we genuinely believe provide value to users seeking international relationships.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services. We carefully select partners who respect user privacy, but we encourage you to review their individual policies.
Third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics - Website traffic analysis (Privacy Policy)
- Google Fonts - Typography delivery (Privacy Policy)
- SakuraDate - Affiliate tracking (Privacy Policy)
- NaomiDate - Affiliate tracking (Privacy Policy)
- MagnoliaDate - Affiliate tracking (Privacy Policy)
Important Note on Dating Platforms
Research indicates that approximately 80% of dating apps share or sell user data to third parties. We recommend reading the privacy policies of any dating platform before registering. Look for explicit statements about data protection rather than vague language about "sharing with partners."
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies are stored on your device. Here's how to manage cookies in major browsers:
Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Choose your preferred cookie settings. You can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear cookies when you close Chrome.
Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection with Standard, Strict, and Custom options for cookie blocking.
On Mac: Safari → Preferences → Privacy. On iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security. Enable "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" and choose to block all cookies if desired.
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. Choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies.
Most mobile browsers include cookie settings in their Privacy or Security menu. Check your browser's settings app or menu for cookie management options.
Please Note
Blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website and others. Some features like theme preferences will not be saved, and you may see the cookie consent notice on every visit.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to exercise your privacy rights, we're here to help.
Contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit our Contact Page for additional options
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 business hours. For information about how we handle your personal data beyond cookies, please review our Privacy Policy.