Age verification is a legal requirement for UK based dating websites.
We understand that it can feel inconvenient, and we certainly disagree with its effectiveness, however, it is something we are legally required to have in place.
Our aim has always been to implement age verification in the simplest way possible, while still meeting all legal obligations.
Verifying your age once on the main homepage allows full access to all areas/communities of the site.
Why age verification may appear more than once
In some situations, users may be asked to complete age verification more
than once, or may notice that it does not always appear. This behaviour is usually related to how browsers, devices, and network connections handle cookies and sessions.
Common reasons include:
Using private or incognito browsing modes
Clearing browser cookies or browsing data
Switching between different browsers (for example, Chrome and Edge)
Switching between devices such as phones, tablets, and computers
Opening links inside apps such as Facebook, Instagram, or email clients
Browser privacy settings or extensions that block or automatically delete cookies
Age verification is stored at browser and device level. If that information cannot be retained, the site may treat a visit as a new session.
A note regarding VPN usage
Some members have asked why the age verification screen does not always appear when they are using a VPN.
VPN services route internet traffic through different locations and as age verification requirements are applied based on UK access, if a VPN routes traffic from outside the UK, the verification screen may not be presented during that session.
Additionally, some VPN services rotate IP addresses or locations regularly. This can result in inconsistent behaviour between visits, depending on how access is being routed at the time.
Best practice for a consistent experience
For the smoothest experience on dreamdateuk, we recommend:
Using a standard browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Safari)
Allowing cookies in your browser settings
Avoiding private or incognito browsing modes
Accessing the site using the same browser and device where possible
