Last updated: July 17, 2026
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used for websites to work efficiently and to provide the owners of the website with information about how it is being used.
Cookies can be temporary (session cookies), which are deleted when you close your browser, or permanent (persistent cookies), which are stored on your device until they expire or you delete them manually. They can also be first-party cookies (set by BlknMatch) or third-party cookies (set by external services we integrate).
BlknMatch uses cookies for several reasons:
Below we describe the most important categories of cookies on BlknMatch:
These cookies are absolutely necessary for the website to function. They include cookies for authentication (to keep you logged in), CSRF protection (to prevent unauthorized access) and session management. Without these cookies, BlknMatch cannot provide the services you requested.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use our platform - which pages are most popular, how long visits last and where the traffic comes from. This data helps us improve the user experience. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
BlknMatch uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google AdSense places cookies on your device in order to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests. Google may use information about your visits to BlknMatch and other websites to display customized ads.
The cookies that Google AdSense uses include, among other things:
You can read more about how Google uses data on Google Ad Privacy Policy.
In addition to Google AdSense, the following third-party services may set cookies when you use BlknMatch:
These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own cookies. We recommend that you read their respective policies for more information.
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. There are several ways to deal with them:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through the settings. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies or delete existing cookies. Please note that if you block necessary cookies, parts of BlknMatch may stop working properly.
To opt-out of Google-tailored ads, you can visit Google ad settings or install the extension Google Analytics Opt-out.
Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies have varying validity periods, anywhere from 30 days to 2 years, depending on their purpose. Google AdSense cookies can be stored for up to 13 months in accordance with EU data protection guidelines.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, technical changes or legal requirements. All updates are posted on this page with a new date. We recommend that you visit the page regularly.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: