1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Bahama Match (“Bahama Match,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website, platform, and related online services (collectively, the “Site”). This policy is intended to help visitors, users, and registrants understand what cookies are, how and why we use them, and what choices are available regarding their use.

By continuing to use our Site, you acknowledge our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will request your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time through the mechanisms described in Section 8 below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies enable a website to recognize your device, remember your actions or preferences over time, enhance functionality, improve security, and collect information about how users interact with the website.

In addition to cookies, we may use related technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels, scripts, tags, software development kits (SDKs), and local storage technologies. For convenience, this Cookie Policy refers to all such technologies collectively as “cookies,” except where a distinction is required.

Cookies may be:

• Set by Bahama Match (“first-party cookies”) or by external service providers (“third-party cookies”); and
• “Session cookies” that expire when you close your browser, or “persistent cookies” that remain on your device for a defined period of time.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for legitimate business and operational purposes, including to:

• ensure the Site functions properly and securely;
• provide core security and fraud-prevention features;
• remember user preferences, settings, and saved entries;
• enable account registration, sign-in, and session management;
• support event registration and payment-related processes;
• understand how users navigate and interact with the Site;
• improve the functionality, performance, and design of the Site;
• personalize content and user experience where appropriate; and
• support advertising, remarketing, and promotional activities, where applicable.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

Bahama Match uses the following categories of cookies:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Site to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take that amount to a request for services, and do not collect personally identifiable information. Examples include cookies that:

• maintain session continuity and manage your login state;
• set and remember your privacy preferences;
• enable secure areas and form completion;
• support transaction and payment processing; and
• help detect, prevent, or respond to fraud, misuse, or security threats.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the Site may not function properly.

B. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may remember:

• language and region preferences;
• saved form entries and accessibility preferences;
• notification and communication settings; and
• other user-customized interface settings.

Disabling functional cookies may affect certain convenience features of the Site.

C. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how users access and use the Site, helping us continuously improve our platform. They may help us understand:

• which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the Site;
• how long users remain on specific pages;
• whether users encounter errors or technical issues;
• what devices, browsers, and systems are being used; and
• how effective certain content, pages, or campaigns may be.

The information collected through analytics cookies is typically aggregated or de-identified. However, in some cases it may be linked to a browser or device. Common analytics providers used may include Google Analytics.

D. Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Where used, these cookies help us and our service providers deliver relevant content and measure promotional effectiveness. They may be used to:

• show relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing history;
• tailor promotional content and limit repetitive ad exposure;
• measure the success of marketing and advertising campaigns;
• track engagement with advertisements and social media integrations; and
• support remarketing and retargeting activities.

These cookies may be set by Bahama Match or by authorized third-party advertising partners.

E. Social Media Cookies

Our Site may include social media features such as share buttons or embedded content from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter). These features may independently set cookies to track your activity and interactions. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the respective platform’s cookie and privacy policies for more information.

5. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies used on the Site may be either:

• First-party cookies, placed directly by Bahama Match; or
• Third-party cookies, placed by external service providers, partners, or platforms.

Third-party cookies may be associated with services such as analytics tools, payment processors, social media platforms, advertising or remarketing networks, customer support systems, and performance monitoring tools. Third parties may collect and process information in accordance with their own privacy notices, cookie policies, and terms of service.

We do not control the operation of third-party cookies in all cases. Where practicable, we take steps to ensure that third parties use cookies only for the purposes for which they were permitted.

6. Information Collected Through Cookies

Depending on the type of cookie and how the Site is used, cookies may collect information such as:

• IP address and approximate geographic location;
• browser type, settings, and operating system;
• device identifiers and network information;
• referring pages or URLs and pages visited;
• features used and interaction or navigation patterns;
• date, time, and duration of visits; and
• session identifiers and preferences or selections made on the Site.

Where permitted by applicable law, information collected by cookies may be combined with other information we hold about you, such as information submitted through registration forms, account creation, inquiries, or purchases.

7. Legal Basis and Consent

Where required by applicable law (including, where relevant, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and similar legislation), we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without prior consent to the extent permitted by law, as they are required for the operation, security, and core functionality of the Site.

Where a cookie preference tool or consent banner is made available, your selections through that tool will govern our use of non-essential cookies to the extent technically feasible. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your preferences through the methods described in Section 8 below.

8. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage your cookie preferences:

A. Cookie Consent or Preference Tool

If the Site provides a cookie banner, consent manager, or preference center, you may use that tool to accept, reject, or customize specific categories of non-essential cookies at any time. This is the most direct way to manage your preferences on our Site.

B. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may be able to:

• review cookies stored on your device;
• delete existing cookies;
• block all cookies or only third-party cookies; or
• receive alerts before cookies are stored.

Please note that restricting cookies may affect the availability, performance, or functionality of the Site. Services such as login, registration, payment, and saved preferences may not operate as intended if cookies are disabled. Instructions for common browsers can typically be found in the browser’s help documentation or settings menus.

C. Third-Party Opt-Out Options

Some third-party analytics and advertising providers offer their own opt-out mechanisms. The following resources may be available to users:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info

We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party providers whose services may be used in connection with the Site.

9. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods of time depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire automatically or are manually deleted. Depending on the cookie, this period may range from a few days to several years.

The specific duration of each cookie depends on its purpose and the configuration established by the setting party. Strictly necessary session cookies may expire within hours, while analytics or preference cookies may persist longer.

10. International Use

Bahama Match may be accessed by users located in multiple jurisdictions. As a result, information collected through cookies may be processed, transferred, or stored in countries other than the country in which you reside. By using the Site, you acknowledge that such cross-border processing may occur, subject to applicable law and our privacy practices. Where required by law, appropriate safeguards will be implemented for any such international transfers.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some internet browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. Because there is currently no single industry-standard response framework universally adopted for such signals, the Site may not respond to DNT requests in a consistent or uniform manner unless otherwise required by applicable law. We will revisit this position as any recognized standard develops.

12. Children’s Privacy

Bahama Match is a matchmaking and social platform intended solely for adults aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal data from children under the age of 13 (or such higher age as required by applicable law). If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information or that cookies have been used to collect data from a child, please contact us immediately using the contact information in Section 14 below.

13. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update, revise, or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, service providers, legal obligations, or business operations. When material changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide more prominent notice of material changes or seek renewed consent. Your continued use of the Site after any updated Cookie Policy is posted constitutes your acknowledgment of the revised policy, to the extent permitted by law.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us at:

Bahama Match

Email: info@bahamamatch.com

Website: www.bahamamatch.com