Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored on your device when you visit certain websites. These files keep track of your interactions with the website, including login information, preferences, and other settings, thereby “remembering” your computer or device for future visits. Cookies are essential for the functionality of many websites, including our own, ‘House Sitting’.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
Our website uses various types of cookies to ensure its smooth operation and to enhance your user experience. The types of cookies we use are categorized as follows:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the functioning of our website, enabling you to navigate the site and access secure areas. Without these cookies, services like commenting or logging in cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. The data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous, and is used to improve the performance of our website, as well as user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you’ve made to improve your experience on our website.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ‘House Sitting’ ads or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited our website and may help us understand your behavior after you see a specific advertisement, so we can measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage or delete cookies on your device, you can do so by adjusting your browser settings. The process for managing and deleting cookies varies from browser to browser, refer to your browser’s help menu for further guidance. Please note that if you disable or delete certain cookies, you may experience an altered user experience, as some parts of our website may not function properly without cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website also uses third-party cookies from partners who help us better understand our audience and deliver more relevant content and advertising. These cookies may track your multisite visits across sites and are used to target ads to you on platforms like Facebook, Google AdWords, and others based on your interests and browsing history.
Consent and Control
We respect the privacy of our users and provide options for you to manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website. This will enable or disable non-essential cookies.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We regularly review our policies to ensure they meet legal standards and best practices for data protection and privacy.