Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2024

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This Cookie Policy explains how Homexyo ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at homexyo.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Homexyo) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar tracking technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects. These technologies operate in a similar way to cookies and may be used for the same purposes described in this policy.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

2.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

2.5 Preference Cookies

These cookies allow a website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or the region you are in, and provide enhanced, more personalised features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other customisable parts of web pages.

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3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
session_id	Strictly Necessary	Maintains your session state across page requests	Session
csrf_token	Strictly Necessary	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
auth_token	Strictly Necessary	Keeps you logged in to your account	30 days
cookie_consent	Strictly Necessary	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
_ga	Performance	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users	2 years
_ga_*	Performance	Used by Google Analytics to persist session state	2 years
_gid	Performance	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users	24 hours
user_prefs	Preference	Stores your display and language preferences	1 year
ui_theme	Preference	Remembers your selected interface theme	6 months

This list may be updated periodically as we add or remove services. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly for the most current information.

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4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons, including to:

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5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies and they are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.

Third-party services we use may include, but are not limited to, analytics providers, payment processors, video hosting platforms, and customer support tools. Each of these services may place their own cookies on your device when you interact with their features on our website.

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6. Cookie Duration

6.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to carry information across pages of a website and avoid having to re-enter information.

6.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie. The duration varies depending on the purpose of the cookie, as detailed in the table above.

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7. Your Cookie Choices and Controls

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings option available on our website.

7.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or may not function properly.

Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers can be found at the following locations:

7.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how such signals should be interpreted.

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8. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies we use may collect information that, alone or in combination with other information, could identify you as an individual. Where cookies process personal data, such processing is governed by our Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

We retain cookie-related personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

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9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below: