Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 11 November 2024
At HousyProtect LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a transparent online experience. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website HousyProtect.com. to enhance your experience and ensure the functionality of our services. By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.
Please read this Cookie Policy carefully to understand the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preferences, or shopping cart items) over time, which improves your experience and allows for a more personalized and efficient use of the Site.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (in this case, our Site).
- Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, often used for tracking and analytics purposes.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Site. Without them, the Site would not work properly. They allow you to navigate the Site, make purchases, and use secure areas. These cookies do not store personal information that could be used for marketing.
- Example: Cookies that store information about items in your shopping cart.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit and if you encounter any errors. They help us improve the performance of our website and enhance your experience by identifying and resolving issues.
- Example: Google Analytics cookies that track user behavior on the Site.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and settings, such as language choices, location, or login details, so that you do not have to re-enter them every time you visit our Site.
- Example: A cookie that stores your language preference for future visits.
d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your browsing behavior. They track your activity across websites and may be used to build a profile of your interests. These cookies are usually set by third-party advertising networks.
- Example: Cookies used by Google Ads or Facebook to serve personalized ads to you.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable core functionalities: To allow essential features such as shopping cart functionality, secure login, and order processing.
- To enhance your user experience: To remember your preferences, settings, and choices to provide a more tailored experience.
- To analyze website usage: To gather data on how visitors interact with the Site so that we can improve our services and site performance.
- To personalize advertising: To deliver targeted ads based on your browsing activity across different websites.
- To comply with legal obligations: To store consent preferences and other compliance-related purposes.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies by blocking or deleting them. However, please note that if you disable certain cookies, it may affect the functionality and performance of the Site, and some features may no longer work as intended.
a. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can adjust your browser settings to accept or reject cookies. Below are instructions for managing cookies in some popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to the menu (three dots) > “Settings” > “Privacy and Security” > “Cookies and other site data” > Choose your cookie settings.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to the menu (three horizontal lines) > “Preferences” > “Privacy & Security” > “Cookies and Site Data” > Choose your cookie settings.
- Safari (Mac): Go to “Safari” > “Preferences” > “Privacy” > Choose your cookie settings.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to the menu (three dots) > “Settings” > “Privacy, search, and services” > “Cookies and site permissions” > Choose your cookie settings.
b. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising
To opt out of targeted advertising and personalized ads, you can use the following resources:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org/choices
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Facebook Ads Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
Opting out of targeted advertising does not mean you will no longer see ads, but the ads you see may not be relevant to your interests.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our Site may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and other advertising networks, that set their own cookies when you visit our Site. These third-party cookies are not under our control, and we encourage you to review the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third parties.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. For more information about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.
- Facebook: We may use Facebook’s advertising services to deliver relevant content. To learn more about how Facebook uses cookies, visit Facebook Cookie Policy.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by their duration:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are erased from your device once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period, even after you close your browser, until they expire or are manually deleted.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
[Your Company Name]
[Your Company Address]
Email: [Your Email Address]
Phone: [Your Phone Number]