Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how HappyCity ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit www.happycity.us. By continuing to use our European dating platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described below. We value your privacy and believe in full transparency about the data we collect and why.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and browsing preferences. Cookies are widely used across the internet to make websites function properly, improve performance, and provide reporting information to site owners.
Cookies can be classified by three criteria:
- Supplier: First-party cookies (set by HappyCity) or third-party cookies (set by external services)
- Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain on your device for a set period)
- Purpose: Necessary, functional, analytics, or marketing cookies
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of our dating platform. Without them, core features like account login, profile browsing, and secure messaging would not function. They cannot be disabled.
- Session identification and authentication
- Security tokens for fraud prevention
- Load balancing to ensure site availability
- Cookie consent preference storage
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering choices you make on HappyCity. They allow us to provide personalized features tailored to your dating preferences.
- Theme preference (light or dark mode)
- Language and regional settings
- Previously viewed profiles and search filters
- Chat window state and notification preferences
Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with HappyCity. This data helps us improve our platform, optimize page load speeds, and enhance the user experience for men seeking European women for serious relationships.
- Page visit counts and traffic sources
- Average session duration and bounce rates
- Feature usage patterns (profile views, chat engagement)
- Device type, browser, and operating system statistics
Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements. We use these sparingly and only with trusted advertising partners to help connect American men with our European dating services.
- Ad campaign performance measurement
- Retargeting for users who have visited HappyCity
- Conversion tracking for sign-up attribution
- Social media interaction tracking
3. Cookie Duration and Details
The following table provides specific details about the cookies used on HappyCity:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hc_session | HappyCity | User session management and authentication | Necessary | Session |
| hc_csrf | HappyCity | Cross-site request forgery protection | Necessary | Session |
| hc-theme | HappyCity | Stores light/dark theme preference | Functional | 1 year |
| hc_consent | HappyCity | Records cookie consent preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
| hc_lang | HappyCity | Preferred language setting | Functional | 6 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors for traffic analysis | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state across pages | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24-hour analytics window | Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection | Analytics | 1 minute |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Delivers advertisements and measures ad performance | Marketing | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Ad delivery and retargeting for relevant campaigns | Marketing | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
HappyCity partners with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. Each partner operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) - Provides anonymized traffic statistics and demographic insights that help us understand which country pages and features are most popular. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Meta (Facebook) - Enables measurement of advertising campaigns and allows us to show relevant ads to users interested in European dating. You can manage Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Settings.
We do not sell data collected through cookies to any third party. All third-party cookies serve the sole purpose of improving our platform's reach and performance.
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on HappyCity, including login functionality and personalized features.
Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Choose to block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or add HappyCity to your exceptions list.
Mozilla Firefox
Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Select your preferred cookie blocking level (Standard, Strict, or Custom) and manage stored cookies individually.
Apple Safari
Open Preferences → Privacy. Enable "Prevent cross-site tracking" or "Block all cookies." On iOS, go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security to manage cookies on mobile devices.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. Choose to block third-party cookies, see all stored cookies, or configure per-site cookie permissions.
6. Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit HappyCity, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of your screen, allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You may choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or selectively enable specific categories (functional, analytics, marketing).
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our website footer. Updating your preferences will take effect immediately for future page visits, though cookies already stored on your device may need to be manually cleared through your browser settings.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our cookie usage, new technologies, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via a banner on our website. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies to support your European dating experience on HappyCity.
8. Contact Us
Have questions about our cookie practices?
If you have questions or concerns about how HappyCity uses cookies, please contact our privacy team:
HappyCity Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.happycity.us
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.