Cookie & Tracking Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to secure and improve your Destined experience.

Last updated: April 2026

1. Technologies We Use

To provide a high-integrity matchmaking environment, we utilize the following technologies:

  • Cookies:Small text files stored on your device to manage sessions and security.
  • Local Storage:Used for persistent data requiring high-speed access, such as theme settings and transient UI states.
  • SDKs & APIs:Facilitates secure communication between our modular architecture and verification partners.
  • Web Beacons:Used solely to measure platform performance and delivery of curated match cycles.
2. Essential Technologies (Non-Optional)

These technologies are mandatory for the operation of Destined and cannot be disabled.

  • Authentication & Session Integrity:Manages secure login and prevents unauthorized account access.
  • Autonomous Security Agent:Facilitates real-time bot detection and fraud prevention. These help our security systems mitigate suspicious behavior within milliseconds.
  • Regulatory Compliance:Stores your consent status and account verification tokens.
3. Functional Technologies

These enhance your experience by remembering your specific configurations:

  • User Experience:Remembers regional settings (US, AU, or NZ), notification preferences, and search parameters.
  • State Management:Maintains chat conversation states and "Progressive Unlocking" status across sessions.
4. Analytics & Performance

We use anonymized telemetry to monitor infrastructure health:

  • Infrastructure Monitoring:Tracks API response times and crash reporting to maintain our ultra-low latency targets.
  • Optimization:Analyzes interaction with the "One Match Per Day" logic to refine the 2-way weighted matching algorithm.
5. Third-Party Service Providers

We utilize specialized partners to support our global infrastructure:

Payment Infrastructure

Secure transaction and subscription management via Paymentwall (Merchant of Record).

Identity Assurance

Facilitates ephemeral biometric verification through our trusted age-assurance providers.

Content Delivery (CDN)

Ensures rapid loading of UI assets across the US, Australia, and New Zealand.

6. Managing Your Preferences
  • Browser Controls:You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from accessing the Destined platform.
  • Account Settings:You may manage non-essential functional and analytics preferences directly within your Destined dashboard.
Contact

If you have any questions about our use of tracking technologies:

Email: privacy@destined.co.za

Response SLA: Within 48 hours.