Hibbly Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 26, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how thehibbly.us uses cookies, tracking pixels and similar technologies when you browse this Hibbly review site. It covers the categories of cookies we set, how affiliate tracking works when you click through to a partner network, and the choices you have for managing or disabling cookies in your browser. This policy applies only to thehibbly.us, not to any third-party dating platform you may visit afterward.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device through your browser, along with related technologies like tracking pixels, local storage and click identifiers embedded in links. These files let a site remember information between page loads and visits - for example, that you have already seen a disclosure or clicked a particular link. On thehibbly.us, cookies fall into two broad time-based categories. Session cookies exist only for the length of your visit and are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period after you leave, ranging from a few days to several months, so that information carries over the next time you return. We use both types, described in more detail below, primarily to keep the site working correctly and to measure how readers interact with our content and affiliate links.
Types of Cookies We Use
We group the cookies and similar technologies on thehibbly.us into four categories based on what they do. Only the first category is required for the site to function; the rest support performance measurement, content improvement and affiliate tracking.
| Category | Purpose | Optional? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Support core site functions such as page navigation, security and the cloaked link redirect system that routes CTA clicks to our registration bridge page. | No - required for the site to function |
| Performance | Measure page load times, error rates and technical stability so we can keep the site fast and reliable on mobile and desktop. | Yes |
| Analytics | Track aggregate metrics such as page views, time on page and which sections readers scroll to, helping us improve the review content. | Yes |
| Advertising & Affiliate Tracking | Record which CTA a reader clicked and attribute any resulting sign-up to the correct affiliate partner, described in detail below. | Yes, though disabling may prevent affiliate attribution from working |
How We Use Cookies & Tracking Pixels for Affiliate Attribution
Affiliate attribution is the process that credits a reader sign-up back to thehibbly.us using a temporary click identifier rather than personal information. Here's how it works in practice on this site.
Affiliate Attribution In Practice
When you tap a "See Matches Now" button on this site, your browser is routed through an internal bridge page before continuing to our partner network. That bridge page appends a referral parameter and a randomly generated click identifier to the outgoing link. The partner network reads that identifier and sets its own cookie or tracking pixel on your device to record that the click originated from thehibbly.us. If you go on to create an account with the partner, that cookie or pixel lets the partner credit the referral to us within a limited attribution window - typically a matter of days - after which the identifier is no longer used for that purpose.
This process does not reveal your name, email address or any other identifying information to thehibbly.us. We only receive aggregate data from the partner network, such as the total number of referrals credited to our site during a given period, not details about any specific individual visitor. For information about what personal data we collect directly, see our Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on thehibbly.us are not set by us directly but by third parties whose tools and services we use. These generally fall into two categories: analytics providers, which help us understand how visitors use the site in aggregate, and affiliate network partners, which manage the attribution process described above. Each of these third parties operates under its own privacy and cookie policy, and we do not control what that party does with the data its cookies collect. We have not named a specific vendor here because the tools we use may change over time and this page focuses on our own practices rather than any single provider. For details on how we handle personal data collected directly on this site, review our Privacy Policy.
Managing & Disabling Cookies
Most browsers let you view, block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Blocking cookies may cause parts of thehibbly.us - including the cloaked CTA redirect system - to stop working correctly. General settings paths include:
- Chrome: open Settings, then Privacy and security, then Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: open Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.
- Firefox: open Settings, then Privacy & Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: open Settings, then Cookies and site permissions, then Manage and delete cookies and site data.
You can also use your browser's private or incognito mode to limit how long cookies persist after you close the window. Disabling cookies entirely will not stop you from reading this review, but it may prevent affiliate partners from properly crediting a referral if you sign up through one of our links.
Do Not Track Signals & California Consent Notes
Some browsers let you send a Do Not Track (DNT) signal or a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal to websites you visit. thehibbly.us currently does not respond differently to a DNT signal because no common industry standard for interpreting it has been widely adopted. Where legally required, we treat a detected GPC signal from a California resident's browser as a valid request to opt out of the sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, consistent with the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA). California residents may also opt out of this sharing directly by contacting us using the details below. Opting out does not delete cookies already placed on your device; you will still need to clear them manually using your browser settings. For a full description of your privacy rights, see our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy & Contact
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at [email protected]. You can also review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for more information about how thehibbly.us operates.