Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

Cookies serve various purposes, including:

• Making websites function properly
• Improving website performance and user experience
• Providing analytics and insights about website usage
• Delivering personalized content and advertising
• Remembering your settings and preferences

Common cookie types:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
• First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting directly.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services (analytics providers, advertisers).

How Do We Use Cookies?

We use both first-party and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are essential for the Services to function and generally do not collect personally identifiable data. Third-party cookies help us understand performance, keep Services secure, provide content and ads relevant to you, and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the Services to function and cannot be disabled. Typically set in response to actions like logging in.

Purpose:

• Enable core functionality like security, account access, and authentication
• Remember login credentials during a session
• Maintain your session as you navigate the Services
• Ensure secure data transmission

Examples: Session identification cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies

Note: These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with the Services by collecting anonymous usage information.

Purpose:

• Count visits and traffic sources
• Measure website performance
• Identify popular or underperforming pages
• Detect technical issues and errors
• Test different designs and features

Third-Party Services: Google Analytics (aggregated and anonymized data). For details, visit Google's partner privacy page. To opt out, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Examples: _ga (2 years), _gid (24 hours), _gat (1 minute)

3. Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization. Some features may not work if these cookies are disabled.

Purpose:

• Remember preferences and settings
• Store form data
• Enable live chat or social features
• Remember language/region preferences

Examples: Language preference cookies, UI customization cookies, video-player cookies

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other sites. These cookies identify your browser and device, not your personal identity.

Purpose:

• Deliver relevant advertisements
• Limit ad frequency
• Measure ad campaign effectiveness
• Build advertising profiles based on browsing behavior

Third-Party Partners: Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Facebook/Meta Pixel, and other real estate/financial ad platforms.

Note: We do not sell your personal information. Some advertising cookies may constitute "sharing" under certain state privacy laws. Opt-out via our Cookie Consent Manager or partners' opt-out pages.

5. Social Media Cookies

Set by social networks integrated into our Services to enable sharing and social functionality.

Purpose:

• Enable social sharing features
• Track social interactions
• Provide social login functionality
• Display social feeds

Platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram

Specific Cookies Used on Our Services

Below is a list of cookies you may encounter on our Services. This list is updated periodically; the Cookie Consent Manager reflects current cookies.

How to Control and Manage Cookies

You have several options to control or limit cookies:

1. Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit, the cookie banner allows you to:

• Click "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Preferences"
• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize preferences by category

Change preferences later via the "Cookie Settings" or "Privacy & Cookie Policy" link in the site footer. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled.

2. Browser Settings

Most browsers let you view and delete cookies, block third-party cookies, block cookies from specific sites, or delete all cookies on close.

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

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

More resources: allaboutcookies.org, aboutcookies.org, youronlinechoices.eu (EU).

3. Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

Opt out of interest-based advertising:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): networkadvertising.org/choices
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): aboutads.info/choices
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.eu

4. Google Analytics Opt-Out

Opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Mobile Device Settings

Control advertising tracking on mobile devices:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features may not function properly:

• Strictly necessary cookies disabled: You may be unable to log in, forms may break, and security features may be impaired.
• Performance cookies disabled: We cannot improve Services based on usage data; loading may be slower.
• Functional cookies disabled: Preferences aren't remembered; enhanced features may not work; you'll re-enter data.
• Advertising cookies disabled: Ads may be less relevant and repeated more often.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Our Services currently do not respond to DNT. Use the methods above to control cookies.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices, technology, or law. When changed, we will update the "Last Updated" date above. Please review periodically.

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