Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 22, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how me.you uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services. By using our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies help us recognize you when you return to our site, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
What they do:
- Enable basic website functionality
- Allow you to navigate between pages
- Maintain your login session
- Remember your security settings
- Provide secure access to member areas
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain until expiration or deletion)
Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
What they do:
- Collect anonymous information about page visits
- Track which pages are most popular
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Measure website performance and loading times
- Help us improve our website functionality
Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar
Duration: Typically persist for up to 2 years
Functionality Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable personalized features and remember your preferences.
What they do:
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Store your display settings (theme, layout)
- Recall your username for login convenience
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Provide personalized content recommendations
Duration: Can persist for several months to years
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
What they do:
- Track your browsing habits across websites
- Build a profile of your interests
- Deliver targeted advertisements
- Measure ad performance and engagement
- Limit the number of times you see the same ad
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
Duration: Can persist for several months to years
Social Media Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable social media features and track social sharing.
What they do:
- Enable social media sharing buttons
- Track social media referrals
- Allow social login functionality
- Connect your social media activity to our platform
Examples: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram widgets
3. Other Tracking Technologies
Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track user behavior, email opens, and ad impressions.
Local Storage
Technology that allows us to store data in your browser, enabling features like offline access and faster loading times.
Session Storage
Temporary storage that maintains data only for the duration of your browsing session.
Mobile Device Identifiers
When using our mobile app, we may use device identifiers to provide similar functionality to cookies.
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several important purposes:
Security and Authentication
- Verify your identity and maintain secure sessions
- Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Protect against spam and abuse
Performance and Functionality
- Ensure our website loads quickly and efficiently
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Enable advanced features like chat and notifications
Analytics and Improvements
- Understand how users interact with our platform
- Identify popular features and content
- Test and optimize new features
- Improve our matching algorithm
Personalization
- Customize your experience based on your interests
- Show relevant matches and recommendations
- Remember your language and location preferences
Marketing and Advertising
- Deliver relevant ads on our platform and other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Show you content you're likely to find interesting
5. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party partners who may place cookies on your device. These partners include:
Analytics Providers
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis
- Hotjar: User behavior and feedback collection
- Mixpanel: Product analytics and user engagement
Advertising Partners
- Google Ads: Display and search advertising
- Facebook Ads: Social media advertising
- Ad Networks: Various advertising networks
Payment Processors
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- These cookies ensure secure transactions
Customer Support
- Intercom: Live chat and support
- Zendesk: Customer service platform
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use cookies.
6. How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Set exceptions for specific websites
Common Browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of targeted advertising through:
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can limit ad tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. While we respect your privacy choices, our website does not currently respond to DNT signals due to lack of industry standards.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our platform:
Potential Limitations:
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Personalized recommendations may be less relevant
- Page loading may be slower
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time through our cookie settings
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you're a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@me.you
- Address: me.you Privacy Team, 123 Love Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
12. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data, please review:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect and use your personal information
- Terms of Service - Our terms and conditions for using the platform
Your Privacy Choices Matter
We believe in transparency and giving you control over your data. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies, our team is here to help.