Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and ensuring our services work properly.

We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to enhance your experience on HouseBlue.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure login, and access to member areas. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences, such as your preferred language, region, or property search criteria. They help us provide personalized content and recommendations.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and user experience. These cookies collect anonymous information about page visits, time spent on pages, and user journey paths.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They help us understand which marketing efforts are most successful.

Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
_session	Essential	Maintains user session and login state	Session
_auth	Essential	Authentication and security	30 days
_prefs	Functional	Stores user preferences and settings	1 year
_search	Functional	Remembers property search criteria	90 days
_analytics	Analytics	Website usage analytics and performance	2 years

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: To understand website usage and improve our services
• Google Maps: To provide interactive maps and location services
• Payment Processors: To handle secure payment transactions
• Social Media: To enable social sharing features

These third parties have their own cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device privacy settings. Some mobile apps may have their own cookie management options.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to log in repeatedly
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not work
• We may not be able to provide personalized content

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "last updated" date.