Cookie Policy

In this Cookie Policy we explain the cookies which Badoo uses, the purposes for which cookies are used and how you can manage your preferences in relation to cookies.

• What are 'cookies' and which 'cookies' does Badoo use?
• Manage your cookie settings:
  1. Strictly necessary cookies
  2. Functional and advertising cookies
  3. Analytical cookies

What are 'cookies' and which 'cookies' does Badoo use?

We collect information by placing cookies on your computer or mobile phone. A cookie is a piece of text stored on your computer or mobile phone by your web browser. They are basically a tool that stores information about website visits, recognises you and your preferences each time you visit Badoo, and ensures site functionality enabling us to provide the services our members request.

When you visit the publicly available sections of Badoo, cookies which are necessary to make our application/site work (referred to as "strictly necessary" cookies) are placed on your device or mobile phone. For example, a session ID cookie is placed on your device or mobile phone that lasts for a limited time after your visit. We also place persistent cookies (also known as local storage devices) on users' devices, so that Badoo remembers them and makes their login experience faster and easier. We may use persistent tracking cookies on your mobile device, mainly for security protection purposes, such as to prevent phishers, scammers and unauthorised login attempts. Strictly necessary cookies such as these will always be set, however, you can choose whether to turn on other cookies (as detailed further below), and you can change your cookie preferences at any time.

You may set your browser and your mobile phone settings to block cookies and local storage devices, but if you do so, you may not be able to access the features that Badoo offers. To manage your cookie settings, see below

Badoo's use of cookies and local storage devices falls into the following categories:

• those that are strictly necessary to deliver the services and products you have requested, such as, for example purchasing Badoo Premium. It is not possible to turn these cookies off because they are essential to enable us to provide the service that you have requested;
• cookies related to the performance of Badoo's site, such as analytics that help us determine how our site is performing and ensure a smooth and trouble-free experience for our members and visitors;
• cookies related to the functionality of Badoo's site, such as remembering your preferences at log in, remembering your preferred language or allowing you to chat, add photos and instant message Badoo members;
• third party cookies which link to other social networks and which you request via social plugins; and
• cookies used to improve and target advertising to you based on what's relevant to you, to improve reporting on any advertising campaign and to avoid showing you ads you have already seen.

Badoo uses cookies and local storage devices so that we know who you are, what interests you and so that you can do the things online that you want to do, like chat with new people, share your content and buy Badoo Premium knowing that your data will be secure. Below is a table to explain Badoo's cookie functions and why they're used.

Our use of cookies and local storage devices, including the specific cookie names, may change over time, but will generally fall into the above categories. We will notify you of any important changes to our use of cookies and local storage devices. If you would like to know more about cookies, including flash cookies/local storage devices, the following websites provide useful information:

• www.allaboutcookies.org
• www.youronlinechoices.eu
• http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/disable-local-shared-objects-flash.html

Manage your cookie settings

1. Use of cookies by Badoo

The tables below explain the cookies we use and why, as well as the cookies placed by third parties on your device, and the purposes for which they are used. You can manage your cookie settings by switching the toggles on/off. This list may be updated, therefore we recommend checking it from time to time. We last updated these tables on 26 May 2020.

When we refer to "Mobile Web" in the tables below we are referring to the service we offer via your mobile phone. This will apply if you access Badoo from your mobile phone. When we refer to "Desktop Web", we are referring to the service we offer via a web browser accessible on other devices. This will apply if you access Badoo from a computer or tablet, for example.