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Cookie Policy
Straight talk about the small text files that power our farmer dating site - what they do, why we use them, and how you stay in control.
Last updated: April 22, 2026 · Effective date: April 22, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files - usually no bigger than a few kilobytes - that a website places on your device when you visit. Think of them like a feed-store punch card: a small record that helps us remember you came by, what you looked at, and what setting you prefer next time. They do not contain your name, mailing address, or anything that could identify you in real life on their own.
Browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) store cookies and send them back to the originating website on your next visit. We use them so DatingSinglesGuide loads faster, remembers whether you picked light or dark mode, keeps you logged in between farm chores, and helps us understand which pages our country singles find most useful.
Quick takeaways
- We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember your theme, and improve the site.
- You can turn off non-essential cookies at any time in your browser settings.
- We never sell cookie data. Period.
- Disabling essential cookies will break sign-in and the Verified Farmer badge flow.
Types of Cookies We Use
We group cookies into three plain-English buckets so you can decide what to allow. Each card below explains what the cookie does, why it exists, and how long it sticks around on your device.
Optional
Analytics Cookies
Tell us anonymously which pages get the most visits, how long folks stay, and where they get stuck. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization. No individual member is ever identified. Lifespan: up to 24 months.
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Marketing Cookies
Help us show relevant ads on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, and measure which campaigns bring real farmers to the site. Set only with your consent. Lifespan: up to 13 months.
| Cookie name | Purpose | Type | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
dsg_session | Keeps you logged in between visits | Essential | 30 days |
dsg_csrf | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Essential | Session |
theme | Remembers light or dark mode preference | Essential | 1 year |
_ga, _ga_* | Anonymous traffic analytics (Google Analytics 4) | Analytics | 24 months |
_fbp | Facebook ad attribution and conversion tracking | Marketing | 90 days |
_pin_unauth | Pinterest conversion tracking | Marketing | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by trusted partners we rely on to keep the site running. We carefully vet each one and only work with providers who comply with U.S. privacy laws and the EU GDPR. The current list is short and intentional:
- Google Analytics 4 - anonymous usage statistics. Google privacy policy.
- Cloudflare - bot protection and content delivery for fast page loads on rural broadband.
- Stripe - secure payment processing for paid memberships (only loaded on the checkout page).
- Meta Pixel & Pinterest Tag - advertising attribution, loaded only when you accept marketing cookies.
We do not allow these partners to use cookie data to identify individual members or to build cross-site behavioral profiles beyond what is needed for the service they provide.
We treat your browser the way a good neighbor treats a borrowed pickup - return it cleaner than we found it.
How to Manage Cookies
You are always in the driver's seat. The cookie banner shown on your first visit lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or pick category by category. You can change your mind any time by clearing site data and revisiting the page, or by adjusting your browser directly:
How do I manage cookies in my browser?
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
- Mobile (iOS/Android): Browser app → Settings → Privacy
Useful third-party guide: AllAboutCookies.org.
Heads up
If you block essential cookies, you will not be able to sign in, message matches, or earn the Verified Farmer badge. Blocking analytics or marketing cookies has no effect on the dating features themselves.
Updates to This Policy
We review this Cookie Policy at least once a year, and any time we add a new analytics or advertising partner. Material changes will be flagged with a banner at the top of the site for 30 days, and the “Last updated” date above will reflect the new version. For the bigger picture on how we handle your information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Questions? Drop a line via our contact page and our U.S.-based support team will get back within one business day.